Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Under this category applications from skilled international workers will be accepted, who plan to live and work in the province of Saskatchewan. applicants will get points on the basis of which they can be nominated under one of three sub-categories.

International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer
Under this sub-category, applicants who are a skilled worker are eligible to apply for provincial nomination if they have a job offer from an eligible Saskatchewan employer. If the applicant has a job offer for an occupation classified at NOC level 0, A, B or a designated trade in Saskatchewan, it will add 30 points for applicant under SINP points grid.

International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand
Under this sub-category, applicants who are highly skilled and have experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan are eligible to apply even if they do not have a job offer. All in-demand occupations that are eligible under the SINP’s Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand sub- categories are rated Skill Level A or B or Skill Type 0 under Canada’s National occupational Classification, or NOC.

International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry
Under this sub-category the province nominates individuals who are already in immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool and have a skilled work experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan.

Under this category all foreign workers who are currently living in Saskatchewan are eligible to apply for SINP. The Saskatchewan Experience Category accepts applications under the following sub-categories:

Existing Work Permit
Individuals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a valid work permit are eligible to apply for SINP.

Health Professionals
Individuals who have worked as a physician, a nurse, or any other health profession in Saskatchewan for at least six months can apply for SINP.

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

Long Haul Truck Driver 
Individuals who are currently working for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan must have a minimum of six months experience in Saskatchewan for their current employer to be considered for SINP.

Students
International students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada and have worked in Saskatchewan for at least twenty- four months can apply for SINP. If the students have graduated from an eligible designated learning institute in Saskatchewan, they can apply for provincial nomination after working for a Saskatchewan based employer for 6 months.

This 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.

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.

The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur stream is a three-stage process:

- Expression of interest;
- Invitation to submit an application;
- Nomination;

Successful candidates initially come to Canada on a temporary work permit. They become eligible to apply for nomination after a minimum of 6 months spent establishing their business.

Minimum Entry Criteria:

- Have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD
- Have at least three years of business management or entrepreneurial experience gained within the past 10 years
- Have the intention to invest at least $300,000 CAD if your business is located in Regina or Saskatoon. If it is located anyhwere else, you only need to make a $200,000 investment

Business Establishment Plan Requirements:

- Your plan to start a business in Saskatchewan
- Your ownership of minimum one-third of the business unless you invest at least $1,000,000 CAD in the business
- Your commitment to play an active and ongoing role in the daily management of the business
- The creation of two jobs for permanent residents or citizens of Canada in Saskatchewan if your new business is in Regina or Saskatoon

Candidates who meet requirements must sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA).

The SINP will then issue a letter to support a work permit application.

If the work permit application is successful, candidates come to Canada and begin establishing their business.

After 6 months, candidates become eligible to apply for the provincial nomination for permanent residence. They must also meet the terms of the BPA.

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