What is the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program?

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for Canadian immigration by the province of Saskatchewan. Applicants apply directly to Saskatchewan, and Saskatchewan nominates accepted individuals to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration.

To qualify for any Provincial Nominee Program, you must have the skills, education, work experience, and funds needed to settle in the province or territory of your application.

Saskatchewan currently has 3 immigration streams: (a) Saskatchewan Experience Category, (b) International Skilled Worker Category, and (c) Entrepreneur Streams.

Who can apply for the Saskatchewan Experience Category?

You may qualify for the Saskatchewan Experience Category if you:

• are a skilled worker, a semi-skilled agriculture worker, or an international student in Saskatchewan
• have a valid job offer
• have at least a high-school diploma
• have legal status in Canada

Who can apply for the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Category?

You may qualify for the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Category if you:

• have at least 1-year work experience in the past 3-10 years (depending on profession)
• have at least 1-year post-secondary degree/diploma
• can meet minimum language proficiency requirements (CLB 4 and above)
• have a 60-points pass mark in the points grid system
• a job offer may be required
• a settlement plan may be required for international applicants

Who can apply for the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program?

You may qualify for the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program if you:

• invest at least $200,000
• have a net worth of $500,000
• own at least 1/3 of the business or invest $1,000,000 (if not fully owned)
• minimum 3 years’ business/management experience in the last 10 years
• can create at least 2 full-time jobs

Who can apply for the Saskatchewan Farm Owners/Operators Program?

You may qualify for the Saskatchewan Farm Owners/Operators Program if you:

• have a net worth of $300,000-$500,000
• able to submit a good faith deposit of $75,000
• have farm operation knowledge and experience
• marketable employment skills may be required for young farmers

Can family members accompany the principal applicant?

Yes, you can bring family members that you declared in your Saskatchewan PNP (SINP) application. These include:

• your spouse or common-law partner
• your dependent child (<22 years old)
• your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent child
• a dependent child of a dependent child

How long is the processing time and what are the application fees?

The processing time for applications under the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) varies based on the volume of applications and the information being processed and verified. It may take between 6-14 months.

The application fee for the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program is C$350.

What are the key considerations in submitting an application?

The requirements might look simple on paper, but often applications are rejected because the documents submitted were inaccurate, incomplete, or non-compliant. Here are some key considerations when applying for a Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program:

• Are you choosing the right immigration program?
• How do you score against Saskatchewan’s point system?
• What activities can you do or what submissions can you make to strengthen your application?