The government of Saskatchewan, a Canadian region, has restarted its immigration program, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Cominee Program (SINP), with changes due to recent federal cuts in the allocations of the candidates.
The new measures are intended to focus on critical sectors and simplify the process for candidates.
After a 50% reduction in the allocations of federal candidates, the Saskatchewan Since is now active with new changes again.
These changes, according to Immigration News Canada (inc), are intended to give priority to specific industries and guarantee the continuous economic growth of the province despite the reduced number of immigration.
ATTENTION magazine on the key sectors
According to the new guidelines, the Saskatchewan will give priority to the candidates of three key industries: health care, agriculture and qualified operations.
The recruitment for all other sectors, such as retail and hospitality, will be limited to people already in Canada for temporary visas. This adjustment aligns with the attention of the province on facing the shortage of critical labor in high demand sectors.
In addition, Saskatchewan will impose limits on certain sectors. Nominations for sectors such as accommodation, food services, retail trade and tanks will be limited to 25% of total annual nominations.
These limits aim to reflect the strategy of the province to concentrate resources on industries with the greatest economic impact.
Closing of entrepreneurial categories
The provincial government has also made significant changes permanently closing several business -oriented immigration flows. The entrepreneur, the international graduate entrepreneur and the categories of the owner/agricultural operator will no longer be available in accordance with the SINP.
This marks the end of a key path for immigration focused on businesswan business.
Impact on candidates and employers
These changes will have immediate implications for current and potential SINP candidates. Those who apply through the subcategories of registration and professions requested by Saskatchewan Express without a job offer based in Saskatchewan will have their returned applications.
Candidates in this situation are encouraged to contact the SINP directly to request the reimbursements of the application commissions.
For temporary residents who already live in Saskatchewan, these changes could offer new opportunities to guarantee permanent residence, in particular in the non -priority sectors.
Reports inform that employers will also have to adapt their recruitment strategies to focus on temporary residents for positions in the non -priority industries.
How to adapt to the new SINP guidelines
Candidates and employers must carefully navigate these new regulations. Candidates abroad is recommended to focus on the guarantee of job offers in healthcare, agriculture or qualified operators, who are now priority.
Temporary residents are encouraged to explore opportunities in the non -priority sectors, as they can still be appointed for permanent residence.
Employers are also encouraged to stay updated on the appointment limits to avoid delays and consider local training programs to reduce the need for international hires in the future.
The future of the immigration of Saskatchewan
The reopening of the SINP with these new measures shows a turning point for the Saskatchewan immigration strategy. While the federal cuts aroused changes, the relationships cut the fact that the province is betting on a more targeted and selective approach to guide future growth.
While the Saskatchewan adapts to this new reality, the experience of the province could serve as a model for other regions that face similar challenges in the panada immigration panorama.
The role of the SINP in the economy of Saskatchewan
The SINP was an essential part of the economic development of Saskatchewan, helping to face the lack of labor by appointing qualified workers for permanent residence.
Inc information that over 90% of the economic immigration of Saskatchewan has been connected to the SINP, covering critical roles in sectors such as health care, agriculture and qualified operations.
However, following the federal reductions in the allocations of the provincial candidates, the share of the Saskatchewan was halved to only 3,625 nominations.
This reduction, combined with the new federal rule according to which 75% of candidates must already be temporary residents in Canada, have raised concerns between businesses and provincial leaders.
“We are disappointed by the decision of the Federal Government,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Immigration Jim Reter.
Employers will have to adapt their recruitment strategies, focusing on temporary residents for the non -priority sectors.
These changes, as said, aim to face the lack of labor and support the economy of the province despite the reduced number of immigration. [Nairametrics]