Saskatchewan Provincial / Immigration Nominee Program

Under the Province Nominee Program (PNP), Saskatchewan has the right to nominate eligible applicants to the Government of Canada for landed immigrant status. As per the competitors, Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program is an easy and quick way to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

There are various categories and subcategories of the program depending upon the area of occupation and education qualification.

1] International Skilled Worker Category

The popular Saskatchewan PNP program is based on the Saskatchewan Immigration Points Calculator wherein you are given certain points according to the key factors of your profile. You can apply under Saskatchewan PNP immigration nominee program if you wish to migrate to here for work-related opportunities provided that you fulfill all the below conditions:

 Score at least 60 points out of 110 on the point assessment grid. (Calculate your Points)
Need to score a minimum of 4.0 on Canada Language Benchmark assessment.
At least have one year of experience in the chosen occupation in the past 10 years.
Proof of appropriate licensure if the occupation is in a regulated trade or compulsory occupation is required.
A full-time permanent employment offer from an employer here that is either classified as per the NOC 2021 (TEER System – 0, 1, 2, 3).

Also Read: Saskatchewan Occupation List

2] Saskatchewan Experience Category

This Saskatchewan SINP is for those people who are already living and working in Saskatchewan and wants to become permanent residents. This is further divided into a number of streams.

 Existing work permit sub-category: If you are a skilled worker who has been working in Saskatchewan for 6 months under a closed work permit or under International Experience Canada programs, you are qualified to apply for this program provided that you have a permanent job offer from the company where you have been working for past 6 months.

 Health profession sub-category: You are eligible to apply under this program if you are an internationally trained health care professional who has been working for 6 months under a temporary work permit. It is divided into 3 streams: physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.

 Hospitality sector pilot project sub-category: If you are a foreign national who has been working as a food/beverage server, food/counter attendant, kitchen helper, or housekeeping/ cleaning staff, you are qualified to apply.

 Long-haul truck driver sub-category: A foreign national can apply for this program if they’re working for a trucking firm in Saskatchewan.

3] Student sub-category

Students who have graduated from any of the Saskatchewan Institutions or Canadian Institutions can apply for this program. There are divided into two categories:

 Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan Institution

If you have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or a degree for a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan, you are eligible to apply. The duration of the program must be minimum of 1 academic year with at least 8 months of study.
If you have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan and have worked for at least six months (with a minimum of 960 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan.
If you have applied to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to receive a post-graduation work permit.
You have a current, permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.
If you have a job offers that fall into a NOC 2021 (TEER System – 0, 1, 2, 3).

 Students who have graduated from a Canadian Institution can apply under this program if they fulfill the below conditions:

If you have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada but outside Saskatchewan. The duration of the program must be a minimum of 2 academic years with at least 16 months of study.
If you have worked for at least 24 consecutive months with a minimum of 3840 hours of paid employment in Saskatchewan.
If you have applied to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to receive a post-graduation work permit, you are eligible.
You should have a current full-time, permanent employment offer from an employer in Saskatchewan.
Your job offer should fall into a NOC 2021 (TEER System – 0, 1, 2, 3).
You should have valid SINP job approval letter.

4] Entrepreneur category

Potential business entrepreneurs who want to start their own business in Saskatchewan can apply by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI)

 The eligible candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

They should have a verifiable minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD.
They can prove the verifiable accumulation of net worth through legal means
They must have a minimum of three years’ worth of entrepreneurial/relevant business management experience.

 In addition to the above conditions, the candidate must also be able to commit to the following requirements after they obtain their permit:

They should be able to invest a minimum of $3000,000 CAD in Regina and Saskatchewan or $200,000 in other Saskatchewan communities.
They should create a business that cooperates with the guidelines in the Entrepreneur Category Points Grid, if applicable.
They should own at least one-third of the equity business in Saskatchewan unless the total investment is $1 million CAD or more.
They should engage in active and continued participation in the daily management of the business.
If they are establishing a business in Regina or Saskatoon, they should create at least two employment opportunities for Canadian citizens of the permanent residents of Saskatchewan who are not related to them.

5] Entrepreneur and Farm Category

 This category is for the farm owners and operators in Saskatchewan. The eligible candidates should meet the following requirements:

They should make a good faith deposit of CDN $75,000 which is a refundable amount.
They can exhibit marketable employment skills,
They should have a net worth of CDN $500,000
They should be able to demonstrate their knowledge about farm operations.
It is mandatory for them to visit Saskatchewan for a minimum of 5 working days and meet with a SINP representative.

 There is also a category – Young Farmers Stream for the applicants who meet the following conditions:

They should have a net worth of CDN$300,000 which is verifiable to at least 80% of certainty.
They should be under the age of 40.
They should provide a signed proposal for a Saskatchewan commercial farming business. In Saskatchewan, a qualified farming business has a minimum of CDN $10,000 revenue per year.
They should have at least 3 years of experience in farm operations or management.
They should have marketable employment skills.
They should make a minimum equity investment of CDN$150,000 in a new or existing farming operation in Saskatchewan.

What are the Steps for Processing in SINP 2023?

The best way to expedite the immigration proceedings is with the help of an immigration agent as they will be able to take the necessary steps on time and ensure a hassle-free immigration process. Saskatchewan follows a slightly different process from other provinces.

Steps to apply for Saskatchewan PNP are –

1. Fill the federal or provincial form. The central form should be filled by the specific interest in Saskatchewan being mentioned.
2. Apply for Saskatchewan through SINP Apply online. Submit documents with the application
3. Pay the fee for applying through Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupation in-demand category.
4. Get shortlisted. You will be intimated through a mail of your selection
5. Contact the Provincial Authorities.

What is SINP Processing Time?

The SINP processing time on an average is four to five months, but this will hold true only when there is smooth processing of the application. There are a lot of factors that determine the processing of the application. Some of these factors include the pathway selected by applicant, the occupation in-demand at that moment, and also the eased documentation and verification process. Hence, the processing time can vary as per the case. But for ease, the ideal processing time in few categories is listed below:

• Employment offer category – One month or less
• Occupation in-demand category – four to five months
• Saskatchewan express entry – three to four months

The latest update on immigrating to Saskatchewan through the SINP

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has a points system to assess which applicant would be a successful immigration candidate. In the language assessment, there are points for proficiency in both English and French. On 24th November, 2020, new measures were introduced where the applicants will receive up to an additional 10 points if they are bilingual. The points allocated will depend on the proficiency of the applicant’s second language. Thus, the applicants who know English and French both they are at an added advantage. This step has been taken by the Canadian Government to promote the Francophone culture in Canada.

Latest Saskatchewan PNP EOI based draw

The Saskatchewan’s latest draw invited 35 Immigration candidates on 8th November, 2022. 21 applicants were selected under the Occupation in-demand subcategory and 10 applicants under Express Entry subcategory. Saskatchewan selected applicants with work experience in 6 occupation. The minimum score required for Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry category was 69.