An applicant in NOC 22232, applying from Ireland, shared a complete Saskatchewan (SINP) Express Entry timeline plus details of the in-person interview.
Historical note: the interview was tied to SINP's first country-based draw (Aug 2023); members weren't sure interviews applied to regular draws.Timeline: EOI June 2023 → ITA 16 Aug 2023 (Sask Express Entry) → application submitted and received 11 Sep → in process 18 Sep → in-person interview with Sask immigration 14 Oct → nomination 16 Oct → Express Entry ITA 23 Oct → federal AOR 1 Nov → biometrics + medical request 31 Nov (sic) → biometrics 1 Dec → medical completed 18 Dec, updated 3 Jan → background check completed 5 Jan → final decision 7 Jan 2024 → CoPR and passport request 8 Jan → passport stamped 16 Jan 2024. No ADR (additional document request) at any point.
The interview: scheduled by Saskatchewan immigration to discuss the SINP application and settlement plan. One officer, about 20–25 minutes. Questions reported:
- Why did you choose Saskatchewan?
- What is your settlement plan — which city will you land in initially and why, and how will you arrange accommodation?
- What research have you done on demand for your occupation in Saskatchewan?
The questions were about intent and settlement, not technical knowledge of the job. Applicants who can name a target city, explain the local job market for their NOC, and describe practical settlement steps are answering exactly what was asked.