Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Updated on 14 Jul at 9:07 pm

Saskatchewan is one of the Prairie provinces of Western Canada. Its economy is primarily based on agriculture and important natural resources industries like forestry and fishing. It boasts two major cities, Saskatoon and Regina, as well as vast expanses of pristine wilderness.

Saskatchewan is very successful with immigration. The province was welcoming between 3,000 and 4,000 newcomers per year. That number has now grown to 15,000. This is particularly impressive when considering that Saskatchewan’s population is just over 1 million. The province is one of Canada’s most popular destinations for newcomers.

Saskatchewan is home to one of the country’s most rapidly growing economies and populations, thanks largely to the arrival of immigrants from around the world.

Overview of the Saskatchewan PNP

The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program, officially the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) launched in 1998.It launched to help address economic and labour market needs through immigration to the province.

Saskatchewan’s provincial program has been very successful. Seven out of 10 newcomers to the province immigrated through the SINP. The province also has a high employment rate for newcomers, around 76 per cent. Retention rates are also high, with over 85 per cent of newcomers choosing to stay in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan is a popular destination among newcomers. The Saskatchewan PNP program has a reputation of being an “easy PNP”. This may be because of the variety of immigration options it provides immigration candidates.

If you get a nomination from an enhanced provincial program, you get an extra 600 CRS points, practically guaranteeing getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. You also get your nomination through your Express Entry profile.

Saskatchewan Immigration Streams:

If you wish to immigrate to Saskatchewan, then you have four options to choose from:

International Skilled Worker Category
Saskatchewan Experience Category
Entrepreneur and Farm Category
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category.

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International Skilled Worker

Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker encompasses three immigration streams designed to target skilled workers who have the ability to join Saskatchewan’s work force and adapt easily to life in the province. Some streams prioritize workers who have experience in sectors experiencing labour shortages, while other streams target workers with employment offers from Saskatchewan employers.

Saskatchewan Express Entry
Saskatchewan Employment Offer
Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation

The International Skilled Worker Category consists of three pathways:

Employment Offer

This sub-category is for skilled workers who have a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.

Occupations In Demand

This sub-category is for highly skilled workers with experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan, who do not yet have a job offer in the province.

Saskatchewan Express Entry

This sub-category is for candidates already in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool and have skilled work experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan.

Application Fee: CAD $350
Processing Time:

Category	Average Processing Time
Employment Offer	4 weeks
Occupations In Demand	35 weeks
Saskatchewan Express Entry	37 weeks

Minimum Requirements:

Have proof of legal status, if currently residing in Canada;
Score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the point assessment grid.

Sub-Category	Is a job offer required?	Additional Requirements
Tech Talent Pathway	Yes	Meet language requirements; Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer for an eligible job, and meet licensure requirements if necessary; Have at least one year of work experience in the past 5 years in the intended occupation or six months if working for supporting employer.
Employment Offer	Yes	Meet language requirements (CLB 4); Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer for an eligible job, and meet licensure requirements if necessary; Have at least one year of paid work experience in the past ten years in the intended occupation.
Occupations In Demand	No	Meet language requirements (CLB 4); Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training, Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training, in an in-demand skilled occupation; Get proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required by Saskatchewan; Have enough money to settle in the province and have a settlement plan.
Saskatchewan Express Entry	No	Be in the Express Entry pool and have an Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code; Meet language requirements Have at least one year of post-secondary education or training; Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training in an in-demand skilled occupation; Get proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required by the SINP; Have a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade, if your work experience is in a skilled trade; Have enough money to settle in the province and have a settlement plan.

If you have a job offer and you’re applying through the Employment Offer sub-category, you can apply directly without needing to register an EOI.

After your application is approved, you can then apply for permanent residence directly to IRCC. If you’re applying through the Express Entry sub-category, Saskatchewan will enter the details of your nomination into the system. This means you will get an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, which will effectively guarantee receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.

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Saskatchewan Experience

Saskatchewan Experience encompasses five immigration streams designed to target workers who have already gained employment experience in Saskatchewan. As well, workers in these streams must have an offer of employment from a Saskatchewan employer to continue working in the province. Certain streams prioritize workers with experience in certain sectors which are experiencing labour shortages in the province.

Saskatchewan Existing Work Permit
Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit
Saskatchewan Health Professionals
Saskatchewan Hospitality Sector Project
Saskatchewan Long-Haul Truck Driver Project
Saskatchewan Students

The Experience Category consists of six pathways:

Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months and who hold a valid work permit.

Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for semi-skilled workers who have been working for more than six months with a valid work permit for the employer offering them a job, or who have previously worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months. They must also have a full-time permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer as a General Farm Worker (NOC 8431) or Nursery and Greenhouse Worker (NOC 8432).

Health Professionals

This sub-category is for physicians, nurses or other health care workers who have worked for at least six months in Saskatchewan.

Hospitality Sector Project

This sub-category is for food and beverage servers, food counter attendants, kitchen helpers or housekeeping and cleaning staff in Saskatchewan. They must have been working for at least six months in the province.

Long Haul Truck Driver Project

This sub-category is for those who have been working at an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan for at least six months.

Students

This sub-category is for students who graduated from a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada, and who worked in Saskatchewan for at least 24 months. Students who graduated from a Saskatchewan institution need to have worked in the province for just 6 months.

Application Fee: None
Processing Time: 1-2 weeks

Minimum Requirements:

Category	Is a job offer required?	Minimum Requirements
Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit	Yes	Have a valid work permit, Have a permanent, full-time job offer from in an eligible job, Have worked for at least six months for the employer offering the permanent job, Meet the language requirement of CLB 4, Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and Have proof of eligibility for licensure if required.
Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit	Yes	Have been working for more than six months with a valid work permit for the employer offering a job; or, Have previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months; Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in the following National Occupation Classification (NOC) occupations: NOC 8431: General Farm Worker NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker Meet other criteria of the sub-category.
Health Professionals	Yes	Requirements differ for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. However, generally, the candidate must Have a valid work permit, Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter, Have a permanent, full-time job offer, Must meet other requirements.
Hospitality Sector Project	Yes	Have a valid work permit for Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6453); Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6641); or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6661), Be employed in Saskatchewan for at least six months, working for an approved employer; Have a permanent, full-time job offer from an approved employer; Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; Have at least a high school education, Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.
Long Haul Truck Driver Project	Yes	Have been working for an approved trucking firm for at least six months with a work permit, Have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s license, Have a full-time, permanent job offer from their employer, Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter, and Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.
Students	Yes	Have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree outside or in Saskatchewan, Meet the language requirement of CLB 4, Have worked for at least six months in Saskatchewan, Hold a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), Have a permanent, full-time job offer in their field of study from a Saskatchewan employer in an eligible occupation, Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

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Permanent Residents (PR)

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm is a collection of two immigration streams designed for individuals with business management experience who wish to launch a new business endeavour in Saskatchewan. The entrepreneurial stream is for general entrepreneurs with business proposals in a range of sectors, while the farm owner and operator stream is designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the farming sector.

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur
Saskatchewan Farm Owners and Operators

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

Entrepreneur Sub-Category

This sub-category is for people who wish to invest in Saskatchewan by establishing, acquiring or partnering in a business in the province. You’re expected to take on an active management role in the business.

Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category

This sub-category is for experienced farmers with a large capital who are looking to invest in a farming operation and settle in Saskatchewan.

Application Fee: CAD $2,500
Processing Time: 14 weeks

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD (or $300,000 through the Young Farmer Stream),
Must have accumulated your net worth through legal means (verified to at least 80 percent).

Sub-Category	Additional Requirements
Entrepreneur Sub-Category	Must have at least three years of entrepreneurial experience within the past 10 years, Must have a minimum equity investment of $300,000 CAD in Regina or Saskatoon, or of $200,000 CAD in another Saskatchewan community. Must have a Business Establishment Plan (BEP); Must own at least one-third of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan (unless their total investment is $1,000,000 CAD or higher); Must create or maintain at least two jobs for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents in Saskatchewan (if business is in Regina or Saskatoon), If you’re purchasing a business in Saskatoon or Regina, you must maintain the number of Canadian or permanent resident workers at the time of purchase, You must live in Saskatchewan with your family, You must sign a business performance agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan, which will be provided by the SINP after the application is approved. The business must meet additional requirements.
Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category	Must have relevant farm operation knowledge and experience, Must have a viable, considered proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity. The Young Farmer Stream has additional requirements: Must have at least three years of experience in farm ownership, farm management or practical farming experience, Must have the potential to supplement your farming income with your spouse/common-law partner’s marketable employment skills, based on education and experience.

Sub-Category

Additional Requirements

Entrepreneur Sub-Category

Must have at least three years of entrepreneurial experience within the past 10 years,
Must have a minimum equity investment of $300,000 CAD in Regina or Saskatoon, or of $200,000 CAD in another Saskatchewan community.
Must have a Business Establishment Plan (BEP);
Must own at least one-third of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan (unless their total investment is $1,000,000 CAD or higher);
Must create or maintain at least two jobs for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents in Saskatchewan (if business is in Regina or Saskatoon),
If you’re purchasing a business in Saskatoon or Regina, you must maintain the number of Canadian or permanent resident workers at the time of purchase,
You must live in Saskatchewan with your family,
You must sign a business performance agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan, which will be provided by the SINP after the application is approved.
The business must meet additional requirements.

Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category

Must have relevant farm operation knowledge and experience,
Must have a viable, considered proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity.

The Young Farmer Stream has additional requirements:

Must have at least three years of experience in farm ownership, farm management or practical farming experience,
Must have the potential to supplement your farming income with your spouse/common-law partner’s marketable employment skills, based on education and experience.

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International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

This category is for international graduates of eligible post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan, who are planning to start a business. Approved candidates must operate and manage a business in Saskatchewan for at least a year to be eligible for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

This category is for international students graduating from eligible post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan and who are planning to start a business in the province. Approved candidates will have to operate and manage a business in Saskatchewan for at least a year to be eligible for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

Application Fee: None
Processing Time: 14 weeks

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years old,
Must have completed a full-time post-secondary degree or diploma that is at least two years in duration from a Saskatchewan designated learning institution,
Must hold a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) that is valid for at least two years,
Must have lived in Saskatchewan for the duration of their academic program;
Must meet the language requirement of CLB 7.

FAQ:

1. Which occupations are in-demand in Saskatchewan?

To be eligible for the Occupation In-Demand subcategory, your occupation should NOT be on the province’s Excluded Occupation List.

2. I have a score of over 60 in the SINP. Is that enough?

If you are looking to immigrate to Saskatchewan through the International Skilled Worker category, you need to score at least 60 out of 110 in the Points Assessment Grid.

However, there are other additional requirements that you must meet, regarding your language skills, education, work experience, licensure, and settlement funds.

3. How do I immigrate to Saskatchewan?

The first step is to identify which category and sub-category you would be eligible for by checking the eligibility criteria for the category or categories you are interested in. Once you do this, you should check the application procedure for your chosen category.

In some cases, you will have to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) as a “pre-application”. Based on the answers you give while submitting your EOI, you will be given a point score. Those with the highest scores are invited to apply through the SINP website.

In other cases, an EOI will not be required and you may be able to apply directly.

The first step towards moving to Canada is to get an assessment of your specific situation. Call us today at 1+613.222.7154 for an assessment to see if you are eligible to move to Canada, or fill out our online assessment form.