Best PNP for NOC 1122 with a lower CRS score: why SINP came up repeatedly

A member with CRS 395 and NOC 1122 asked which province to target given their lower federal score.

1. SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program) was recommended as the best fit for NOC 1122. One member with the same NOC said it was their 'best and only option.'


2. The recommendation was backed by research, not guesswork — another member said they'd done extensive research and found NOC 1122 was selected by SINP 39 times since 2018, which is why they settled on SINP specifically for this occupation.


3. A realistic EOI (Expression of Interest) score example was shared: 66 points with IELTS 7.0, with the plan to retake IELTS if selected in a draw — suggesting your EOI doesn't need to be maxed out on language before entering the pool, as long as you're prepared to improve it once selected.

Takeaway: if you're NOC 1122 with a lower federal CRS, look closely at SINP — check its historical draw data for your specific NOC (not just general demand lists) before deciding where to focus your application.