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If you are a farmer or someone with farm operating experience, Canada is one of the best destinations worldwide to explore this sector.
The Farm Owner and Operator Category are for foreign nationals who would like to move to Saskatchewan and who:
- Have proven experience in farming;
- Have considerable capital (money, assets) to invest in a farming operation;
- Plan to buy and run a farm in
EDUCATION
Factor |
Score |
Final |
EDUCATION |
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Max. 25 |
(Canadian equivalence established by a designated third party) |
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Doctorate |
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25 |
Master’s or professional degree |
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23 |
Two or more post-secondary degrees, of which one is three years or longer |
|
22 |
A three year or longer post-secondary degree |
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21 |
A two-year post-secondary diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship |
|
19 |
A one-year post-secondary diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship |
|
15 |
Secondary School Educational Credential |
|
5 |
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE (Abilities: Speak, Read, Write, Listen) |
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Max. 28 |
|
1st Lang |
Very high proficiency (per ability) (CLB 9) |
|
6 |
High proficiency (per ability) (CLB 8) |
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5 |
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Intermediate proficiency (per ability) (CLB 7)* *Minimum threshold required to apply |
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4 |
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Basic or no proficiency |
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0 |
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Possible maximum (all four abilities) |
|
24 |
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2ndLang |
Basic proficiency or higher (per ability) |
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1 |
No proficiency |
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0 |
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Possible maximum (all four abilities) |
|
4 |
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE (NOC Skill Level O,A,B) |
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Max. 15 |
One year* *Minimum threshold required to apply |
|
9 |
Two to three years |
|
11 |
Four to five years |
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13 |
Six years or more |
|
15 |
AGE
AGE |
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Max. 12 |
18 to 35 years |
|
12 |
36 years |
|
11 |
Less one point per year until 47 years |
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ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA |
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Max. 10 |
HRSDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment |
|
10 |
Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is: |
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● Validated by HRSDC, including sectoral confirmations |
|
10 |
● Exempt from HRSDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) |
|
10 |
ADAPTABILITY
ADAPTABILITY |
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Max. 10 |
Applicant has a minimum of 1 year skilled Work experience in Canada |
|
10 |
Applicant has previously studied in Canada |
|
5 |
Spouse has previously studied in Canada |
|
5 |
Spouse has previously worked in Canada |
|
5 |
Family relation over the age of 18 in Canada |
|
5 |
Arranged employment |
|
5 |
Spouse is proficient in an official language |
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5 |