Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

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.

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.

The SINP is Saskatchewan’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian permanent residence with processing times that are faster than other Canadian immigration classes.

The SINP accepts applications under the following categories:

Each these categories may have one or more sub-categories. Below we provide you with additional information about each of these categories to help you determine if the SINP is right for you.

 

International Skilled Worker Category

This category accepts applications under three sub-categories from skilled workers who plan to live and work in the Province of Saskatchewan. Under the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry sub-categories, individuals must begin the process by expressing an interest to apply.

International Skilled Worker - Employment Offer

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

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the Employment Offer sub-category.

International Skilled Worker - 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.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the Occupations In-Demand sub-category.

On July 16, 2018, the SINP moved to an Expression of Interest System for its Occupation In-Demand sub-category.

International Skilled Worker - Saskatchewan Express Entry

This sub-category enables the province to nominate individuals who are already in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) Express Entry pool and have skilled work experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category.

On July 16, 2018, the SINP moved to an Expression of Interest System for its Express Entry sub-category. 

 

Saskatchewan Experience Category

This category is for foreign workers that are currently living in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Experience Category accepts applications under the following sub-categories:

Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for individuals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a valid work permit.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the SINP Saskatchewan Experience - Existing Work Permit sub-category, click here.

Health Professionals

This sub-category is for individuals who have worked as a physician, a nurse, or in another health profession in Saskatchewan for at least six months.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the Health Professionals sub-category, click here.

Hospitality Sector Project

This sub-category is for individuals that are currently working in Saskatchewan as food and beverage servers, food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, or housekeeping and cleaning staff for at least six months. The employer must receive approval from the Province of Saskatchewan before the applicant begins work in Canada.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category, click here.

Long Haul Truck Driver Project

This sub-category is for individuals who are currently working for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan. Drivers must be working in Saskatchewan for their current employer for a minimum of six months before applying.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the Long Haul Truck Driver Project sub-category, click here.

Students

This sub-category is for students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. Among the requirements, the student must have worked in Saskatchewan for at least twenty-four months before applying, or for six months if the institution is in Saskatchewan.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the Students sub-category, click here.

 

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

This category is for individuals who wish to own and actively operate a business or farming operation in Saskatchewan.

Entrepreneur Sub-Category

This sub-category is for individuals who wish to invest management talent and capital in Saskatchewan by establishing, acquiring, or partnering in a business the province. Candidates are expected to take on an active management role in the business. This sub-category functions on an Expression of Interest model.

To learn more about eligible requirements for the Entrepreneur sub-category, click here.

Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category

This sub-category is for experienced farmers with considerable capital looking to invest in a farming operation and settle in the province of Saskatchewan, and a genuine.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for the Farm Owners and Operators sub-category, click here.

To learn more about eligibility requirements for all streams under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, click here.