In order to be eligible for SINP nomination, you will need all of your documents and a copy of any required forms. In addition: 

• Your identity.
• Work experience.
• Academic credentials.
• Language ability.
• Finances.

The SINP may need more documents that are not listed above.

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General Guidelines

In order to be eligible for SINP nomination, you will need all of your documents and a copy of any required forms. In addition: 

• A copy of the original document.
• A copy of the English or French translation of the document.
• A copy of an affidavit from the translator, describing their translation ability.

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About Translators

Translators must be:

• Certified by a regulatory body, as required by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Translators must not be:

• A family member.
• A spouse.
• Anyone who works for or is preparing your application.

You should make sure that your translated documents meet all federal requirements when applying for permanent residency.

If your documents are not clear, missing or not translated into English or French – they will close. A closed application cannot be re-opened and you’ll have to start over if this is the case for a second review.

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Required Forms

You must fill out and attach these forms to your application:

1. Generic Application Form for Canada (principal applicant only).
2. Additional Family Information Form (a form completed by both the principal applicant and the spouse).
3. Schedule A – Background/Declaration (a form is required for the principal applicant and spouse).

If you have more than five dependants or children, you must provide this form:

• Additional Dependants/Declaration

If you have a common-law spouse, you must provide this form:

• Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union

If you are using an Immigration Representative, you must provide this form:

• Use of a Representative
• For more information, see Instructions for Use of a Representative

Requests for translation of documents require the original in-language text along with their translated versions, both submitted on this same checklist card so they can easily keep track at all times during processing:

• Translator Affidavit

If you would like to designate an individual to contact the SINP on your behalf, you must provide this form:

• Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual

For help with filling out the federal forms, see these videos:

• Immigration and Citizenship Forms: The Basics
• Save Time: Send a Complete Application

Required Documents

The following are documents you need for your application:

1. Post-Graduate Work Permit

You must submit a copy of your valid post-graduate work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

2. Work Experience Credentials

You must submit:

• A letter from your employer(s) for your job position, start date, length of employment, main duties, and your weekly working hours in case the position was not full-time.
• Copies of your pay stubs that show the employer’s name, your position, and the hours worked.
• Record of employment.

3. Job Offer Requirements

It is required to have an offer letter for a full-time, permanent job from a Saskatchewan employer in a NOC Matrix level “O,” “A” or “B” occupation, OR in an occupation that requires post-secondary education. The job offer must relate to the field of study that you completed in Saskatchewan or Canada.

All positions must offer pay and working conditions that match Canadian standards.

The Letter of Offer must:

• Be addressed to the principal applicant.
• Say the job title, duties, wage, benefits, and company contact information.
• List the location of your job.
• Be issued on the company’s letterhead.
• Be signed by the employer.

Your job offer must be approved by the SINP before you apply, or your application will be rejected.

• Your employer must register online to have the position assessed.
• Once the position is approved, your employer will get a Job Approval Letter that includes your position, name, and NOC code.
• Send a copy of the SINP Job Approval Letter with your application.

4. Language Credentials

If your job offer requires post-secondary education and is classified as a NOC “C” occupation:

• You must provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency.
• You must have an English or French language ability of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4 or higher.
• Your test results cannot be more than two years old at the time of application.

The acceptable tests and equivalence to CLB 4 (minimum scores) are:

5. Education Credentials

You must send documents to verify your education, such as:

• Education/trade certificates.
• Degrees.
• Diplomas.

Include official transcripts showing school(s) attended and courses taken.

6. Identity and Civil Status Documents

You need to give these documents to confirm your identity and civil status:

• Birth Certificates that list both parents for:
  • You (the principal applicant).
  • Your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable).
  • Each dependent child.
• If you are married or widowed, you must include:
  • A marriage certificate.
  • A death certificate of your former spouse (if applicable).
• If you are in a common-law relationship you must include:
  • IMM 5409 Declaration of Common-Law Union.
  • Proof of at least one year of common-law relationship. Proof may include statements from a bank showing a joint account; a copy of your signed joint lease or mortgage; a copy of jointly-owned property, apart from your residence; a copy of bills made to both of you; or a copy of life insurance naming the other partner as the beneficiary.)
• If you or your spouse is divorced, you must include:
  • Final documents for all divorces.
  • Custody and child support documents (if applicable).
• Adoption papers for your dependent children who were adopted (if applicable).
• If you have dependent children, you must include:
  • A letter from the other parent stating that they are aware of your intention to immigrate to Canada (with or without the child/children) and that there are no custody or child support issues.
  • Proof of custody for the child/children and proof that you have the legal authority to remove the child/children from your home country (if applicable).
• If you have dependent children that are not coming with you to Canada, you must include:
  • Their name, age, and contact information (mailing and email address, and phone number).
  • The reason why each dependent is not coming, along with supporting documents.

7. Passports

Your passport must be valid from application through to permanent residency. You will need to include copies of pages in your passport that show the passport number, date of issue, expiry date, photo, name, and place of birth for:

• You (the principal applicant).
• Your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable).
• All dependent children accompanying you to Canada (if applicable).

If you live in a country that is different from your nationality, please include a copy of your visa for the country.

8. Regulatory or Licensing Credentials (if applicable)

If you are working in an occupation that requires certification from the province of Saskatchewan, then it is important to have proof. Proof can be submitted with your application for SINP membership and will help us determine eligibility before letting you become licensed.

To find more information on regulated occupations, see Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements.

• If you are a nurse, the SINP will confirm with the appropriate licensing body that you have an unrestricted license to practice in Saskatchewan. The licensing body must be one of the following:
  • Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)
  • Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN)
  • Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)
• If you are a physician, the SINP will obtain a letter of support from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CoPSS). CoPSS must confirm your type of license, expiry date, and state their support for you to obtain permanent residence. If applicable, a letter from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada indicating that you have to be licensed in a particular specialty.
• If you are working in another health profession, the SINP will confirm with the appropriate licensing body that you meet the criteria to practice in Saskatchewan and they support your application.