Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Overview.
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) allows the province to nominate candidates to the federal government for permanent residence.
The streams are:
- International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer
- International Skilled Worker: Express Entry
- International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand
- Saskatchewan Experience: Skilled Worker
- Saskatchewan Experience: Semi-Skilled Worker
- Saskatchewan Experience: Health Professionals
- Saskatchewan Experience: Hospitality Sector
- Saskatchewan Experience: Long-Haul Truck Drivers
- Saskatchewan Experience: Students
- Entrepreneur
- International Graduate Entrepreneur
- Farm Owner and Operator
Mandatory Requirements
Click to see all the mandatory requirements:
This sub-category is for skilled workers who have a job offer for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan. Candidates outside Canada or with proof of legal status in Canada both qualify.
- Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
- Have at least one-year experience in the past 10 years in your intended occupation;
- Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher;
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated or is a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
- Have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan.
- Valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
- Job-offer must be in NOC A, B, 0, or a designated trade.
To Calculate your Score, Click here. Passing Score is 60 out of 100.
This sub-category is for skilled workers who do not have a job offer but are highly skilled in a Saskatchewan in-demand occupation
Saskatchewan immigration publishes a list of Excluded Occupation List that do not qualify.
What Are The Requirements For The Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category?
- Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
- Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher;
- Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
- Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
- At least one year of work experience in the past 10 years:
- In your field of education or training occupation, and
- In an occupation in NOC A, B, 0 not included on the Excluded Occupation List.
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
- Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
- Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.
To Calculate your Score, Click here. Passing Score is 60 out of 100.
This sub-category is for skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months with a valid work permit.
What Are The Requirements For The Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit Sub-Category?
- Permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in NOC A, B, 0 or a designated trade;
- Valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
- Worked for more than 6 months for the employer offering the job, with a valid IRCC work permit;
- Job offer must be for the same position worked in for last 6 months;
- Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated or is a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
This sub-category is for semi-skilled agriculture workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months with a valid work permit.
What Do I Need For The Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker With Existing Work Permit Sub-Category?
- Permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in one of the following occupations:
- NOC 8431: General Farm Worker;
- NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker.
- Valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
- Have worked for more than six months for the employer offering you the job, with a valid IRCC work permit;
- Job offer must be for the same position worked in for last 6 months;
- Existing work permit must be for one of the following programs:
- Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program;
- International Experience Canada;
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
- Equivalent of Canadian secondary school education (high school) or above, demonstrated by a valid Educational Credential Assessment.
- Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.
Candidates must be already working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit for at least 6 months.
You can apply for SINP nomination as a:
1. Physicians
- Have a valid IRCC work permit;
- Have been practicing as a physician in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months.
- Have a permanent, full-time job offer that has been:
- Issued by a provincial health authority or the health education institution where you are currently working; and/or
- Verified with documents that describe your permanent arrangement to practice medicine in Saskatchewan.
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
2. Nurses
- Have a valid IRCC work permit;
- Have been practicing as a nurse in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months;
- Have a permanent, full-time job offer from Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency another publicly-funded health employer;
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
3. Other Health Professionals
- Be currently working in a health job supported by the appropriate regional health authority, licensing body or another employer;
- Position can be NOC level A, B, C or 0;
- Have at least one academic year of post-secondary education or job-specific training;
- Have a valid IRCC work permit;
- Have been working in an approved health job in Saskatchewan, for at least 6 months for the employer offering you a permanent job, in the same job position.
- Have a permanent, full-time job offer from Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency another publicly-funded health employer;
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language;
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
This pilot project allows applications for permanent residence from foreign nationals currently working in Saskatchewan for more than 6 months in one three occupations.
Requirements:
- Currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit as a Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6513), Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6711) or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6731);
- Have completed at least Grade 12 education or equivalent;
- Work for an employer that has been approved by the SINP to participate in the Hospitality Sector Project;
- Work in Saskatchewan for at least six months and meet all work and performance standards;
- Have an offer of permanent employment from an approved Saskatchewan employer;
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language;
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
Long Haul Truck Drivers working in Canada on a temporary work permit may transition to a permanent status under this category.
Requirements
- Be working for a minimum of 6 months for an approved Saskatchewan trucking company;
- Hold a Saskatchewan Class 1A license;
- Have an offer of full-time permanent employment from current employer;
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language.
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
This category is aimed at international students who have graduated from a Canadian or Saskatchewan post-secondary institution.
Please note - Students who have graduated from Saskatchewan, their Co-op, On-Campus, Off-Campus work experience counts.
Requirements
- Obtained a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian post-secondary educational institution subsequent to a program of at least 8 months of full-time study;
- Hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit;
- Have at least 6 consecutive months (or 960 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan in a position related to your field of study;
- Have an indeterminate full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
- NOC A, B, or 0;
- In a designated trade;
- Related to your field of study and require post-secondary education.
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
- Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.
The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream allows candidates and their families to start, obtain or partner in a business in the province.
Candidates must be actively involved in managing the business and live in Saskatchewan.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum net worth of $500,000 legally acquired.
- Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience.
- Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 is any other Saskatchewan area.
Applications must include:
- Business Establishment Plan confirming figures in expression of interest, and including at least one-third ownership of a company in Saskatchewan, unless investment is $1 million or higher.
- Commitment to be active in the day-to-day management of the business.
- Creation of two or more jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the business is located in Regina or Saskatoon.
If you meet the requirements above, Calculate your EOI Assessment Points.
Saskatchewan’s International Graduate Entrepreneur stream aims to help international students graduating from eligible Saskatchewan institutions stay in the province as entrepreneurs, while also attracting business investment.
Requirements To Submit an EOI
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have completed a full-time Saskatchewan post-secondary degree or diploma of at least two years in length from a recognized and eligible Saskatchewan institution.
- Have a valid Post-Graduate Work Permit with no less than 24 months of eligibility remaining.
- Have lived in Saskatchewan during their academic program.
- Have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7.
Requirements For Business Establishment
- Live in Saskatchewan.
- Actively own and operate an eligible business in Saskatchewan for at least one year prior to applying for nomination.
- Own at least one third of the equity of the business.
- Demonstrate that the business is generating the minimum required revenue amount after one year of operation, dependent on the number of employees.
- Sign a Business Performance Agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan, which will be provided to you by the SINP after your application is approved.
If you meet the requirements above, Calculate your EOI Assessment Points.
This category is aimed at individuals with experience in farming who wish to purchase and operate a farm in Saskatchewan.
It also includes a stream aimed at young farmers wishing to establish in the province.
Successful candidates are issued permanent residence directly. Certain candidates can enter Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit while their PR application is processed.
Requirements For The Farm Owners/Operators Stream
- Net worth of $500,000;
- Deposit of $75,000 with the province, refundable upon meeting the terms of a performance agreement with the province;
- Exploratory visit to Saskatchewan prior to the application;
- Documented farm operation knowledge and experience;
- Practical, well-thought-out proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity.
Requirements For The Young Farmer Stream
- Minimum net worth of $300,000;
- Under the age of 40 at the time of application;
- Minimum of 3 years experience in farm ownership, management or practical farming;
- Make a viable proposal for a commercial farming opportunity in Saskatchewan with a reasonable expectation of profit;
- Have other marketable skills that will supplement a farming income;
- Conduct an exploratory visit prior to the application.
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