provincial-nominee-programs

SINP

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Saskatchewan is one of the prairie provinces of Western Canada. It is home to one of the country’s most rapidly growing economies and populations, thanks largely to an influx of immigrants from around the world. 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:

  • Saskatchewan Express Entry
  • International Skilled Worker Category
  • Saskatchewan Experience Category; and
  • Entrepreneur and Farm Category

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.

Saskatchewan Express Entry

The Saskatchewan Express Entry stream enables the province to nominate individuals who are in Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry pool and have the education, skilled work experience, language ability and other factors to help them to settle successfully and integrate into Saskatchewan’s labor market and communities.

International Skilled Worker Category

This category accepts applications from skilled workers who plan to live and work in the Province of Saskatchewan. Applicants are measured based on a points system. On January 10, 2014 the Government of Saskatchewan announced that the limit of applications accepted for the SINP without a job offer had been reached, and therefore a job offer from a Saskatchewan-based employer is now required in order to apply. This program is has been in effect since January 2, 2014.

SASKATCHEWAN EXPERIENCE CATEGORY

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

  • Existing Work Permit:This sub-category is for individuals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a closed work permit or under a working holiday visa.
  • Health Professions:This sub-category is for individuals who have worked as a physician, a nurse, or in other health professions in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
  • Hospitality Sector Pilot 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.
  • Long Haul Track Drivers:This sub-category is for individuals that are currently working for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan for at least six months. Drivers must be working in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months before applying.
  • 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.

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

This category is for individuals who wish to invest management talent and capital in Saskatchewan, or for individuals with proven farming experience who wish to purchase and operate a farm in Saskatchewan. Candidates interested in owning and actively operating a business or farming operation must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) using the new online EOI system.