Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

International Skilled Worker:

Eligibilities

Score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the point assessment grid.

Sub-Category	Is a job offer required?	Additional Requirements
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.

How to apply

Saskatchewan uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories.
You must first register your EOI on the SINP Apply Online portal, where you will be asked to fill out a form. Answers on the form will be used to assess your eligibility.
To enter the EOI pool, you must score a minimum of 60 out of 110 points in the EOI Points Grid. The EOI Points Grid assesses you based on five factors: education and training, skilled work experience, language ability, age and connections to the Saskatchewan labour market and adaptability.
If you’re selected, you will receive an invitation to apply during an EOI draw.
At this point, you can apply for a provincial nomination from the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). You can do this through the same portal.
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.

Worker with Saskatchewan Experience

Eligibilities

Sub-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 issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for: Food/Beverage Server (NOC 65200). Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 65201). Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 65310). 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.
Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot	Yes	Have at least one year of full-time work experience in the past three years (in your intended occupation); or six months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter. The work experience does not need to be consecutive work experience in either case. Meet the language requirement of CLB 4, Have completed the equivalent of Canadian secondary school (high school) or higher level education. Valid SINP Job Approval Letter from your employer to show proof. The offer must be in one of the following occupations
Tech Talent Pathway	Yes	Have a valid Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Code. If applying from in Saskatchewan: Currently working in Saskatchewan and have worked six-months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter. The work experience does not need to be consecutive work experience in either case. If you have not been working for your supporting employer full-time for at least six months, then you must have at least one-year of work experience in your occupation within the last five years. If applying from inside or outside of Canada: One year of high-skilled related work experience in the past five years in your intended eligible occupation Have an offer for an eligible permanent, full-time technology or innovation sector job in Saskatchewan.

How to apply

You must first determine if you’re eligible for one of the sub-categories. Once you’re ready to apply, you can do so at SINP Apply Online.
Complete your application, upload all of the required documents in PDF format and submit. After you do this, you will receive an email confirming that your application was submitted.
Saskatchewan then assess your application and make a final decision. If you are successful, you will receive a provincial nomination. You can then use this nomination to apply for permanent residence directly with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

Eligibilities

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.
International Graduate Entrepreneur Sub-Category	Reside in Saskatchewan and are at least 21 years of age. Have completed a two-year, full-time post-secondary degree or diploma from a Saskatchewan institution while living in the province. Have a valid Post-Graduate Work Permit. Have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7. · Actively own and operate a business in Saskatchewan for at least one year prior to applying. · Own at least one-third (33%) of the business and take part in the day-to-day management. Ownership must be the result of a verifiable investment made directly by the applicant, either from their own equity or from an eligible source. · Demonstrate that the business is generating the minimum required revenue amount after one year of operation. · Sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) with the Government of Saskatchewan. This will be given to you by the SINP after your application is approved.
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. · Have a personal net worth of at least $500,000 (CAD). · Give a proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity with plans to invest a minimum of $150,000 (CAD). The Young Farmer Stream has additional requirements: · Have a personal net worth of at least $300,000 (CAD). · Be under the age of 40 at the time of your application · 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.

How to apply

First, you must register your Expression of Interest to the SINP, and you will be given a point score. Those with the highest points are selected in each draw.
If successful, you will be selected and invited to submit an application. You will then have to submit an application directly to the SINP through the SINP Apply Online system.
While your application is being assessed, you will be contacted for a final interview, after which you will be sent a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) for you to review and sign. You must email the BPA within 20 days. After submitting the BPA, you will then receive your SINP Entrepreneur Approval letter and a Temporary Work Permit Support letter.
The next step is to apply for a temporary work permit within three months, move to Saskatchewan and establish your business.
You must attend an arrival meeting within 18 months of the date on your SINP Entrepreneur Approval letter.
You must arrive in Saskatchewan within 18 months after receiving your first Temporary Work Permit Support letter.
After you transfer your funds in Canada, maintain legal status in Canada and run your business according to the Business Performance Agreement (BPA) for at least six months, you can then request provincial nomination.
With a nomination, you will be able to apply for permanent residence directly with IRCC.

EOI Points Grid

You need at least 60 points to apply for Entrepreneur Category and 55 points for Farm Owner/Operator Category

Factor	Description	Points	Maximum Points
Age	20 or less	0	/15
	21-29	10
	30-39	15
	40-54	10
	55+	0
Exploratory Visit	Has conducted an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for at least 5 days with evidence of contact with relevant business cards	15	/15
Official Language Ability ( English or French)	No Language Test	0	/15
	CLB 4	5
	CLB 5	10
	CLB 6+	15
Qualifications/ Education	-Has a trade or occupational certification that required at least 1 year full time post-secondary training or apprenticeship equivalent	10	/15
Qualifications/ Education	-Has completed a Bachelor Degree or Post -Graduate Degree/Designation in a Business, Agriculture or Science/Technology field	15	/15
Net Business and Personal Assets	$500,000 – $549,999 CAD	0	/15
	$550,000 – $749,999 CAD	5
	$750,000 -$999,999	10
	$1,000,000+ CAD	15
Entrepreneurial or Farming Experience	4 or 7 years entrepreneurical/ farm experience	10	/20
	8 or more years entrepreneurial/ farm experience	15
	4 to 7 years entrepreneurial/ farm experience with 50%+ ownership in business	15
	8 or more years entrepreneurial/ farm experience with 50%+ ownership in business	20
Business Revenue	$50,000 – $99,999 CAD	5	/20
	$100,000- $249,999 CAD	10
	$250,000 -$499,999	15
	$500,000+ CAD	20
Innovation	Previous verifiable experience in:		/10
	Export Trade	10
	Registered patents	10
	Gazelle business	10
Investment Amount	Total equity investment to establish or to purchase and expand an eligible business in SK		/20
	$200,000 – $349,999 CAD	0
	$350,000 – $499,999 CAD	5
	$500,000 – $749,999 CAD	10
	$750,000 – $999,999 CAD	15
	$1,000,000 + CAD	20
Investment in Key Economic Sectors	Proposed Activity		/15
	Science and technology	15
	Manufacturing	15
	Export	15
	Rural business succession	15
	Rual business development	15

	TOTAL SCORE

Timeline for Entrepreneur Category Applications

*Below timeline is for reference purposes only and the actuak would be subject to the Immigration Service and relevant authorities at the time of application.

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