Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Saskatchewan is one of the hubs of agricultural production in Canada Located in Western Canada’s prairie region. Rich in farmlands, the province hosts two major Canadian cities, Regina and Saskatoon

Saskatchewan is one of the Prairie provinces of Western Canada. 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 Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), is a collection of immigration pathways enabling foreign nationals to become Canadian permanent residents. The PNP is strategically designed to attract immigrants in areas that will benefit the province: skilled workers, workers in sectors with labour shortages, workers with job offers, and entrepreneurs. The province operates several immigration streams divided into three categories:

  • Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker
  • Saskatchewan Experience
  • Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm

Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker

Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker encompasses three immigration streams designed to target skilled workers who have the ability to join Saskatchewan’s workforce and adapt easily to life in the province. Some streams prioritize workers who have experience in sectors experiencing labour shortages, while other streams target workers with employment offers from Saskatchewan employers.

Employment Offer

The Employment Offer stream is designed to target skilled workers with a skilled job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for Employment Offer Stream of SINP.

Occupation In-Demand

The Occupation In-Demand stream targets highly skilled workers with experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan, who do not yet have a job offer in the province. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for Occupation In-Demand of SINP.

Saskatchewan Express Entry

The Saskatchewan Express Entry is designed to nominate individuals who are already in the federal Express Entry pool and have skilled work experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the Saskatchewan Express Entry of SINP.

Saskatchewan Experience

Saskatchewan Experience encompasses five immigration streams designed to target workers who have already gained employment experience in Saskatchewan. As well, workers in these streams must have an offer of employment from a Saskatchewan employer to continue working in the province. Certain streams prioritize workers with experience in certain sectors that are experiencing labour shortages in the province.

Saskatchewan Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

The Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit is designed for skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months, with a valid work permit and meet the sub-category criteria may be nominated for Saskatchewan permanent residency. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the Saskatchewan Existing Work Permit of SINP.

Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit

The Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit is designed for skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months in agriculture worker occupation of General Farm Worker or Nursery/Greenhouse Worker, with a valid work permit and meet the sub-category criteria may be nominated for Saskatchewan permanent residency. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit of SINP.

Saskatchewan Health Professionals

The Saskatchewan Health Professionals is designed for skilled workers who have been working full-time in Saskatchewan for at least six months, on a temporary work permit as a Physician, Nurse or Other health professional and meet the SINP criteria for nomination. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for Saskatchewan Health Professionals of SINP.

Saskatchewan Hospitality Sector Project

The Saskatchewan Hospitality Sector Project is targeting foreign workers who are currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit and have been working with the SINP Hospitality-approved employer for a minimum of six months under specified jobs. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the Saskatchewan Hospitality Sector Project of SINP.

Saskatchewan Long-Haul Truck Driver Project

The Saskatchewan Long-Haul Truck Driver Project targets the long-haul truck drivers who have been working for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan on a temporary foreign work permit with a valid offer of employment. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the Saskatchewan Long-Haul Truck Driver Project of SINP.

Saskatchewan Students

The Saskatchewan Students stream of SINP is for students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada may get the nomination by SINP. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the Saskatchewan Students of SINP.

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm is a collection of two immigration streams designed for individuals with business management experience who wish to launch a new business endeavour in Saskatchewan. The entrepreneurial stream is for general entrepreneurs with business proposals in a range of sectors, while the farm owner and operator streams are designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the farming sector.

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur

The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur targets the individuals who wish to invest management talent and capital in Saskatchewan by establishing, acquiring, or partnering in business the province. Candidates are expected to take on an active management role in the business. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for Saskatchewan Entrepreneur of SINP.

Saskatchewan Farm Owners and Operators

The Saskatchewan Farm Owners and Operators is designed for experienced farmers with considerable capital looking to invest in a farming operation and settle in the province of Saskatchewan. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for Saskatchewan Farm Owners And Operators of SINP.