The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) allows the province to nominate candidates to the federal government for permanent residence under three main categories:
- International Skilled Worker
- Saskatchewan Experience
- Business Immigration
These categories are divided into several sub-categories for different types of immigration candidate
What Are Saskatchewan’s Immigration Streams?
International Skilled Worker | Saskatchewan Experience | Business |
---|---|---|
Employment Offer | Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit | Entrepreneur |
Occupation-In-Demand | Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker With Existing Work Permit | Farm Owners/Operators |
Saskatchewan Express Entry | Hospitality Sector Pilot Project | Young Farmers |
Long Haul Truck Drivers | ||
Students |
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1. Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Category
The Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker category includes sub-categories for:
- Employment Offer
- Occupation-In-Demand
- Saskatchewan Express Entry
- The Occupation-In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-categories operate using an Expression of Interest system.
Employment Offer Sub-Category
This sub-category is for skilled workers who have a job offer for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan. Candidates outside Canada or with proof of legal status in Canada both qualify.
What Are The Requirements For The Employment Offer Sub-Category?
- Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid
- Have at least one-year experience in the past 10 years in your intended occupation
- Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated, or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan
- Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
- Have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan
- Valid SINP Job Approval Letter
- Job-offer must be in NOC A, B, 0 or a designated trade
Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category
- This sub-category is for skilled workers who do not have a job offer but are highly-skilled in a Saskatchewan in-demand occupation
- Saskatchewan immigration publishes a list of excluded occupations that do not qualify.
- Candidates outside Canada or with proof of legal status in Canada both qualify
What Are The Requirements For The Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category?
- Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid
- Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher
- Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
- Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment
- At least one-year work experience in the past 10 years
- In your field of education or training occupation, and
- In an occupation in NOC A, B, 0 not included on the excluded occupation list.
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
- Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
- Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.
Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category
- This sub-category is for skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan and are in the federal Express Entry Pool.
- Candidates outside Canada or with proof of legal status in Canada both qualify.
What Are The Requirements For The Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category?
- Have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code
- Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid
- Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile
- Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
- Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment
- Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation
- One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades)
- Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
- One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
- Have work experience in a high-skilled occupation in NOC A, B, 0 not included on the excluded occupation list.
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated, or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan
- Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
- Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan
- Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.
Saskatchewan Excluded Occupation List
- Saskatchewan immigration publishes a list of excluded occupations that do not qualify for the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry sub-categories.
2. Saskatchewan Experience Category
Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit Sub-Category
This sub-category is for skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months with a valid work permit.
What Are The Requirements For The Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit Sub-Category?
- Permanent full-time job-offer from a Saskatchewan employer in NOC A, B, 0 or a designated trade
- Valid SINP Job Approval Letter
- Worked for more than 6 months for the employer offering the job, with a valid IRCC work permit
- Job offer must be for the same position worked in for last 6 months
- Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated, or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan
- Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker With Existing Work Permit Sub-Category
- This sub-category is for semi-skilled agriculture workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months with a valid work permit.
What Do I Need For The Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker With Existing Work Permit Sub-Category?
- Permanent full-time job-offer from a Saskatchewan employer in one of the following occupations
- NOC 8431: General Farm Worker
- NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker
- Valid SINP Job Approval Letter
- Have worked for more than six months for the employer offering you the job, with a valid IRCC work permit
- Job offer must be for the same position worked in for last 6 months
- Existing work permit must be for one of the following programs
- Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program
- International Experience Canada
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- Equivalent of Canadian secondary school education (high school) or above, demonstrated by a valid Educational Credential Assessment
- Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations
Health Professional Sub-Category
This category is aimed at:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Other health professionals
- Candidates must be already working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit for at least 6 months
What Are The Saskatchewan Physicians Stream Requirements?
- Have a valid IRCC work permit
- Have been practicing as a physician in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months
- Have a permanent, full-time job offer that has been
- Issued by a provincial health authority or the health education institution where you are currently working; and/or
- Verified with documents that describe your permanent arrangement to practice medicine in Saskatchewan.
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
What Are The Saskatchewan Nurses Stream Requirements?
- Have a valid IRCC work permit
- Have been practicing as a nurse in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months
- Have a permanent, full-time job offer from Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency another publicly-funded health employer
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
What Are The Requirements For The Saskatchewan Other Health Professionals Stream?
- <Be currently working in a health job supported by the appropriate regional health authority, licensing body or other employer
- Position can be NOC level A, B, C or 0
- Have at least one academic year of post-secondary education or job specific training
- Have a valid IRCC work permit
- Have been working in an approved health job in Saskatchewan, for at least 6 months for the employer offering you the permanent job, in the same job position
- Have a permanent, full-time job offer from Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency another publicly-funded health employer
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language
- Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure
Hospitality Sector Pilot Project Sub-Category
- This pilot project allows applications for permanent residence from foreign nationals currently working in Saskatchewan for more than 6 months in one three occupations.
What Are The Hospitality Sector Pilot Project Requirements?
- Currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit as a Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6513), Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6711) or
- Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6731)
- Have completed at least Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Work for an employer that has been approved by the SINP to participate in the Hospitality Sector Project
- Work in Saskatchewan for at least six months and meet all work and performance standards
- Have an offer of permanent employment from an approved Saskatchewan employer
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
Long Haul Truck Drivers Sub-Category
- Long Haul Truck Drivers working in Canada on a temporary work permit may transition to a permanent status under this category.
What Are The Requirements For Saskatchewan Long-Haul Truck Drivers?
- Be working for a minimum of 6 months for an approved Saskatchewan trucking company
- Have an offer of full-time permanent employment from current employer
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
Saskatchewan Student Stream Sub-Category
This category is aimed at international students who have graduated from a Canadian or Saskatchewan post-secondary institution
It is divided into two streams:
1. Students Who Have Graduated from a Saskatchewan Institute
Requirements:
- Obtained a certificate, diploma or degree from a Saskatchewan post-secondary educational institution
- Have at least 6 consecutive months (or 960 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan
- Hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit
- Have an indeterminate full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer
The job should be:
- NOC A, B, or 0
- In a designated trade
- Related to your field of study and require post-secondary education
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
- Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.
2. Students Who Have Graduated From an Institute in Canada
- Obtained a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian post-secondary educational institution subsequent to a program of at least 8 months of full time study
- Hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit
- Have at least 6 consecutive months (or 960 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan in a position related to your field of study
- Have an indeterminate full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer
The job should be:
- NOC A, B, or 0
- In a designated trade
- Related to your field of study and require post-secondary education
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
- Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations
3. Saskatchewan Business Immigration
Entrepreneur Stream
- 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.
How Do I Apply For The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream?
The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur stream is a three-stage process:
- Expression of interest
- Invitation to submit 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
The expression of interest must meet the following minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum net worth of $500,000 legally acquired
- Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience
- Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 is any other Saskatchewan area
- Candidates enter a pool where they receive a score. The top scoring candidates are invited to submit an application
Applications must include:
- Business Establishment Plan confirming figures in expression of interest, and including at least one third ownership of a company in Saskatchewan, unless investment is $1 million or higher.
- Commitment to be active in day-to-day management of business.
- Creation of two or more jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the business is located 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 provincial nomination for permanent residence. They must also meet the terms of the BPA
Farm Owners/Operators Stream
- This category is aimed at individuals with experience in farming who wish to purchase and operate a farm in Saskatchewan.
- It also includes a stream aimed at young farmers wishing to establish in the province.
- Successful candidates are issued permanent residence directly. Certain candidates can enter Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit while their PR application is processed.
What Are The Requirements For The Farm Owners/Operators Stream?
- Net worth of $500,000
- Deposit of $75,000 with the province, refundable upon meeting the terms of a performance agreement with the province
- Exploratory visit to Saskatchewan prior to the application
- Documented farm operation knowledge and experience
- Practical, well-thought-out proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity
What Are The Requirements For The Young Farmer Stream?
- Minimum net worth of $300,000
- Under the age of 40 at the time of application
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in farm ownership, management or practical farming
- Make a viable proposal for a commercial farming opportunity in Saskatchewan with a reasonable expectation of profit
- Have other marketable skills that will supplement a farming income
- Conduct an exploratory visit prior to the application