Proof of Funds (POF):

This is the most frequent reason to get ineligible from SINP. If your proof of funds are not aged 90 days then SINP will reject the application straight away.

I know no one is happy to keep this POF money in their bank account while they can use these funds to do so many useful things . Regrettably, the SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program) maintains a stringent policy without showing any leniency towards proof of funds. Each individual’s circumstances vary, and they require funds for their day-to-day activities. Typically, individuals resort to selling their assets, such as cars or jewelry, to generate the required funds after receiving confirmation from SINP. However, this approach proves to be too late for meeting the proof of funds requirement, as applicants have only 60 days to submit all necessary documents, while the funds need to be aged for a minimum of 90 days. Consequently, many applicants opt to create gift deeds or find alternative methods to transfer the money into their bank accounts, only to face rejection from SINP if the funds are not adequately aged.

Job Reference letter not according to NOC Code

Another common reason for SINP application rejection is when the experience letter does not align with the NOC code. Each NOC code has its defined roles and responsibilities, and SINP strictly evaluates job reference letters based on these codes.

Unfortunately, I faced a similar issue where my application was rejected by SINP due to this reason. I had included multiple roles and responsibilities in my experience letter that spanned across various NOC codes. It’s important to note that the person reviewing your application may not have technical expertise, so you need to write your experience letter in a way that can be understood by anyone, highlighting the basic duties and responsibilities of your job. If my application had been accepted, I would have shared a preferred layout for a job reference letter for SINP. However, the fundamental theme is to align your responsibilities with the specific NOC code.

For instance, I had mentioned in my experience letter that I worked as both a team lead and a small manager, while also handling technical work, client requirement gathering, and workshop management. However, I had selected the NOC code for a developer in my SINP application because my entire career was focused on development-related activities. I assumed that SINP would consider my work experience as a developer throughout my career and accept my application. However, I provided too much information regarding my roles and responsibilities, which overlapped with various other NOC codes such as system analyst, database analyst, business analyst, managerial roles, and database developer. While having diverse skills may seem beneficial, SINP focuses solely on assessing your skills that match the NOC code you have applied for. Therefore, it’s crucial to carefully align your responsibilities and only mention those that are relevant to the specific NOC code. Avoid including any additional information or omitting any responsibilities that are part of the NOC code.