Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

SINP Program

Saskatchewan is one of the Western province of Canada. It is primarily an Agricultural state with focus on natural resources and fishing. It has two major cities, Saskatoon and Regina. Every year around 6000 – 7000 immigrants coming to Saskatchewan to settle. The province has the high rate of employement for newcomers and retention rate is so high at over 85 percent.

Saskatchewan immigration program:

There are 4 Immigration streams in Saskatchewan

International Skilled Worker Category
Saskatchewan Experience Category
Entrepreneur and Farm Category
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category.

The international Skilled workers Category is for skilled workers who wish to live and work in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Experience Category is for those foreign workers who are living and working in Saskatchewan. This includes current work permit holders and international graduates.

The entrepreneur and farm category is for those individuals who wish to start their own business or buy an already operating business or a farm operation in Saskatchewan.

The International Graduate Entrepreneur Category is for international students who are graduating from the post-secondary institute in Saskatchewan and planning to start their own business.

International Skilled Worker Category

The international skilled worker category has 4 pathways

Tech-Talent Pathways: This Category is for highly skilled workers who have a valid job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in one of the 11 tech occupations.

Employer offer: This Subcategory is for skilled workers who have a job offer from the employer

Occupation in Demand: This sub-category is for highly skilled professionals who have experience in one of the in-demand professions and they don’t need a job offer from the employer.

Saskatchewan Express Entry: This subcategory is for candidates who have a profile in the express entry and have experience in an in-demand profession.

Processing Time:

Category	Average Processing Time
Employment Offer	4 weeks
Occupations In Demand	35 weeks
Saskatchewan Express Entry	37 weeks

Minimum Requirements:

Have proof of legal status, if currently residing in Canada;
Score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the point assessment grid of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program.

Sub-Category	Is a job offer required?	Additional Requirements
Tech Talent Pathway	Yes	Meet language requirements; Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer with an eligible job offer, and meet licensure requirements if necessary; Have at least one year of work experience in the past 5 years in the intended occupation or six months if working for supporting employer.
Employment Offer	Yes	Meet language requirements (CLB 4); Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer for an eligible job, and meet licensure requirements if necessary; Have at least one year of paid work experience in the past ten years in the intended occupation.
Occupations In Demand	No	Meet language requirements (CLB 4); Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training, Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training, in an in-demand skilled occupation; Get proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required by Saskatchewan; Have enough money to settle in the province and have a settlement plan.
Saskatchewan Express Entry	No	Be in the Express Entry pool and have an Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code; Meet language requirements Have at least one year of post-secondary education or training; Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training in an in-demand skilled occupation; Get proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required by the SINP; Have a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade, if your work experience is in a skilled trade; Have enough money to settle in the province and have a settlement plan.

Processing Time: 1-2 weeks

Minimum Requirements:

Category	Is a job offer required?	Minimum Requirements
Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit	Yes	Have a valid work permit, Have a permanent, full-time job offer from in an eligible job, Have worked for at least six months for the employer offering the permanent job. Meet the language requirement of CLB 4, Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and Have proof of eligibility for licensure if required.
Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit	Yes	Have been working for more than six months with a valid work permit for the employer offering a job; or, Have previously worked in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in the following National Occupation Classification (NOC) occupations: NOC 8431: General Farm Worker NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker Meet other criteria of the sub-category.
Health Professionals	Yes	Requirements differ for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. However, generally, the candidate must Have a valid work permit, Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter, Have a permanent, full-time job offer, Must meet other requirements.
Hospitality Sector Project	Yes	Be employed in Saskatchewan for at least six months, working for an approved employer; Have a permanent, full-time job offer from an approved employer; Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; Have at least a high school education, Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.
Long Haul Truck Driver Project	Yes	Have been working for an approved trucking firm for at least six months with a work permit, Have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s license, Have a full-time, permanent job offer from their employer, Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter, and Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.
Students	Yes	Have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree outside or in Saskatchewan, Meet the language requirement of CLB 4, Have worked for at least six months in Saskatchewan, Hold a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), Have a permanent, full-time job offer in their field of study from a Saskatchewan employer in an eligible occupation, Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.