The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has permanently closed its Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur, and Farm Owner/Operator categories, effective March 27, 2025. This decision is part of broader program changes aimed at aligning with Saskatchewan’s long-term labor market needs and follows a 50% reduction in nomination allocations by the federal government and a requirement that 75% of all nominees must already be living in Canada as temporary residents.
The closure affects new applications and existing Expressions of Interest (EOIs) that have not yet received Invitations to Submit Applications (ISAs); these EOIs will be removed from the system without further selections. However, applications submitted before the closure date will continue to be processed under the existing criteria.
Other Updates:
In addition to these closures, the SINP has introduced other changes, including:
- – Applications from overseas candidates will now focus on the healthcare, agriculture, and skilled trades sectors. Recruitment for other sectors will prioritize candidates already residing in Canada on valid temporary visas.
- – Nominations in the accommodation, food services, retail trade, and trucking sectors are capped at 25% of the province’s total annual nominations. This measure ensures a balanced distribution of nominations across various industries.
- – Businesses such as spas, salons, and pet care services (excluding veterinarians) are no longer eligible to recruit through the SINP. This change focuses the program on industries deemed essential to Saskatchewan’s economic growth.
These adjustments aim to optimize the limited nomination allocations and support sectors critical to Saskatchewan’s economy.
