Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a provincial immigration program designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, farmers, and international students who want to live and work in Saskatchewan. The program offers several streams suited to different profiles: International Skilled Worker (with or without job offer), Saskatchewan Experience (for those already in the province), Entrepreneur and Farm, and Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot. Saskatchewan offers an excellent quality of life to cost ratio, with cities like Regina and Saskatoon offering opportunities in agriculture, mining, technology, and services.
Who is this program for
The SINP targets skilled workers abroad with an occupation on Saskatchewan's in-demand occupations list, Express Entry candidates wishing to settle in Saskatchewan, individuals already working in Saskatchewan with a valid work permit, graduates from Saskatchewan institutions, entrepreneurs with a viable business plan for Saskatchewan, experienced farmers wishing to buy or operate a farm, and workers in labor shortage sectors like truck drivers and skilled trades.
Main criteria
Process steps
1. Verify eligibility and choose a stream
Assess your eligibility for different streams: International Skilled Worker (Employment Offer or Occupation In-Demand), Saskatchewan Experience (Existing Work Permit, Health Professionals, Hospitality, Students), Entrepreneur, Farm Owner/Operator, or Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Create an online SINP account and submit your EOI. You will be evaluated according to a points system (age, education, experience, language, Saskatchewan connections).
3. Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If your profile is selected in a draw, you will receive an ITA giving you 60 days to submit a complete application.
4. Submit complete application
Prepare and submit your complete file with all required documents, including job offer (if applicable), language results, ECA, and proof of experience.
5. Obtain provincial nomination
If your application is approved, you receive a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan which adds 600 points to your Express Entry profile or allows you to apply for PR through the PNP stream.
6. Apply for permanent residence to IRCC
With your nomination, submit your permanent residence application to IRCC. Processing times vary depending on whether you go through Express Entry or the paper-based stream.
Typical documents
This list is not exhaustive. Required documents may vary depending on your situation.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ⚠️Occupation outside Saskatchewan's in-demand occupations list
- ⚠️Insufficient points score (less than 60 points)
- ⚠️Invalid job offer or unauthorized employer
- ⚠️Expired or insufficient language results
- ⚠️Incomplete work experience documentation
Processing time
Estimated time. May vary based on application volume.
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