The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of the province of Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) allows the province to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Saskatchewan and have the skills and experience that align with the province’s economic needs.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Streams

The SINP consists of several streams that target specific groups of applicants with different qualifications and experiences. These streams include:

• International Skilled Worker
• Worker With Saskatchewan Work Experience
• Entrepreneur 
• Farm Owner and Operator

*As of August 30, 2024, the Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot will be permanently discontinued. Any pending applications that include a valid Candidate-Specific Job Approval Letter will still be processed through to completion. For more details, please visit Saskatchewan Announces the Closure of the SINP Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot Program.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP): International Skilled Worker

The International Skilled Worker (ISW) category within the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is designed for overseas skilled workers who are interested in working and living in Saskatchewan. There are 5 sub-categories available for international skilled workers to apply for through the SINP.

• International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer
• International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway
• International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand
• International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
• Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot

 

International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer

This particular sub-category is designed for skilled workers who:

• Have a job offer for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan
• Live either abroad or within Canada
• Meet the requirements outlined within this sub-category

 

International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway

The Tech Talent Pathway sub-category aims to accommodate highly skilled workers in the technology and innovation sector who:

• Hold a job offer for a high-skilled occupation in Saskatchewan
• Currently live in Canada or abroad
• Meet the specific requirements of this sub-category
• Maybe in the IRCC Express Entry Pool (not required)

 

International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand

This sub-category welcomes skilled workers who:

• Do not possess a job offer in Saskatchewan but excel in an in-demand occupation.
• Live either abroad or within Canada.
• Meet the criteria of this sub-category.

 

International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry

The Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category is for skilled workers who:

• Lack a job offer in Saskatchewan
• Live either abroad or within Canada
• Are in the IRCC Express Entry Pool
• Meet the requirements specified by this sub-category

 

Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot

The Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot sub-category accommodates intermediate and lower-skilled workers who:

• Have a job offer for an eligible intermediate or low-skilled occupation in Saskatchewan
• Currently live in Canada or abroad
• Meet the criteria outlined within the pilot program

 

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP): Worker With Saskatchewan Work Experience

The Saskatchewan Experience (In-SK) category within the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is designed for foreign nationals who are currently working and living in Saskatchewan with a valid work permit. This category offers 6 sub-categories that foreign workers in Saskatchewan can apply for through the SINP.

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

 

Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

The Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit sub-category is designed for skilled workers who:

• Have been working in Saskatchewan with a valid work permit for at least six months
• Hold a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, with the occupation falling under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3, or in a designated trade
• Meet the specific criteria outlined within this sub-category

 

Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit

The Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit sub-category is designed for semi-skilled workers who:

• Have been working for the employer offering the job for more than six months with a valid work permit, or have previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months
• Hold a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, with the occupation falling under specific National Occupation Classification (NOC) categories:
  • NOC 85100: Livestock labourers
  • NOC 85101: Harvesting labourers
  • NOC 84120: Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
  • NOC 85103: Nursery and Greenhouse labourers
• Fulfill the requirements specified within this sub-category

 

Health Professionals

The Health Professionals sub-category caters to skilled workers who:

• Have been working full-time as a physician, nurse, or other health professional in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit for at least six months
• Meet the criteria outlined within this sub-category

 

Hospitality Sector Project

The Hospitality Sector Project sub-category is for foreign workers seeking permanent residency who:

• Currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit obtained through a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
• Have been employed by a SINP Hospitality-approved employer for a minimum of six months (equivalent to 780 hours)
• Are working in specific positions:
  • NOC 6513: Food/Beverage Server 
  • NOC 6711: Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper 
  • NOC 6731: Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff 
• Satisfy the criteria specified within this sub-category

 

Long-Haul Truck Driver Project

The Long-Haul Truck Driver Project sub-category is intended for long-haul truck drivers who:

• Will be employed by an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit issued by IRCC based on a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
• Satisfy the requirements outlined within this sub-category

 

Students

The Students sub-category is designed for individuals who:

• Have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan or elsewhere in Canada
• Have worked a minimum of six months (or 780 hours) in paid employment in Saskatchewan
• Have a current, permanent, full-time job offer in their field of study from a Saskatchewan employer
• Fulfill the criteria

 

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP): Entrepreneur

There are 2 categories in this stream. 

 

Entrepreneur Category 

The Entrepreneur Category is intended for foreign individuals who have the desire to establish or become a partner in a business in Saskatchewan and actively participate in its management while residing in the province.

The nomination process consists of 4 steps:

1. Expression of Interest (EOI) Submission to the SINP:
   Candidates are required to submit their Expression of Interest to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
2. EOI Selection and Invitation to Submit an Application:
   The SINP selects EOIs based on a points-based system, with the highest-scoring candidates being chosen during each draw. The number of candidates selected depends on program requirements and application inventory. Once selected, candidates receive an invitation to submit a formal application.
3. Business Establishment:
   Upon receiving an invitation, candidates proceed with the process of establishing their business in Saskatchewan. This involves setting up or investing in a business venture and actively engaging in its management.
4. Nomination:
   After successfully establishing the business and meeting all program requirements, candidates may be nominated by the SINP for immigration to Saskatchewan.

 

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

The International Graduate Entrepreneur Category is specifically designed for international students who are completing their studies at a recognized institution in Saskatchewan and aspire to become entrepreneurs. 

By participating in the SINP Entrepreneur Program, applicants and their families can establish, acquire, or partner in a business within Saskatchewan and actively engage in its management while residing there.

The nomination process for this category involves the following four steps:

1. Expression of Interest (EOI) Submission to the SINP:
   Interested individuals are required to submit their Expression of Interest to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
2. EOI Selection and Invitation to Submit an Application:
   The SINP evaluates the submitted EOIs based on a points-based system, with candidates having the highest points selected during each draw. The number of candidates chosen depends on program requirements and application inventory. Once determined, candidates receive an invitation to submit a comprehensive application.
3. Business Establishment: Upon receiving an invitation, candidates proceed with the process of establishing their business in Saskatchewan. This involves starting a new business, acquiring an existing one, or forming a partnership. Active involvement in the management of the business is a key requirement.
4. Nomination:
   After successfully establishing the business and meeting all program criteria, candidates may be nominated by the SINP for immigration to Saskatchewan.

 

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP): Farm Owner and Operator 

The Farm Owner and Operator Category is designed for individuals from foreign countries who wish to relocate to Saskatchewan and meet the following criteria:

• Have demonstrated experience in farming
• Have substantial capital available, including both money and assets, for investment in a farming operation
• Intend to purchase and actively operate a farm in Saskatchewan

 

How TWA Can Help

Hiring an immigration consultant for SINP applications is recommended as they can:

• Assist with navigating complex eligibility criteria and documentation requirements
• Avoid mistakes that could impact success
• Act as a liaison between applicants and government authorities
• Increase the chances of success

It is important to note that consultants must be licensed by ICCRC to provide professional immigration services in Canada.