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Provincial Nominee Program – Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) allows Saskatchewan to nominate applicants, whose skills and abilities best fit the province’s needs, to the CIC for immigration to Canada. The program’s application processing times are usually quicker than that of federal immigration programs. Applicants who are nominated by the Province of Saskatchewan will receive a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate, which as mentioned before will speed-up their Canada immigration application processing time.
The SINP has eight categories and there are specific criteria for each category:
The SINP has eight categories and there are specific criteria for each category:
SINP - Skilled Workers
Skilled workers, professionals, or managers may be eligible to apply under this category if they have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer or they have already worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months on a temporary work permit. Refugee claimants are not eligible to apply and applicants who are not outside of Canada must have a legal status in Canada to be able to apply under this category.
Note that the employment arrangement that is provided by a Saskatchewan employer must be in an occupation or trade defined as Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations), Skill Level A (professional occupations that usually require university education) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades that usually require college education or skilled apprentices) in the NOC.
SINP - Family Members
Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have been living in Saskatchewan for at least one year may qualify to sponsor their family members to join them in Canada. Sponsor must provide support to applicants and their dependents, which may include settlement assistance or financial support. He/she must be financially self-supporting (have not received financial support through the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan, Employment Insurance, or the Resettlement Assistance Program within the last six months)
To be eligible to apply under the SINP - Family Members Category, the applicants must:
Be between 18 – 49 years old.
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Have a signed affidavit of support from one or more family members living in Saskatchewan. The affidavit indicates that supporting family members will provide settlement assistance, which may include financial support, to applicant and their dependents.
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Have graduated from a post-secondary program of at least one year in length and have received a diploma, certificate, or degree.
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Have a minimum of one year work experience in their field of education or training.
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Have a full-time permanent job offer from an employer in Saskatchewan or intend to find full-time, permanent job in Saskatchewan.
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Have enough funds ($10,000 for themselves and $2,000 for each accompanying family member) to cover life expenses after arrival and while look for job.
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Have sufficient English language skills to be able to do the offered job or to get a job in their field of education or training.
Note that this category is not for spouses or common-law partners and they need to apply under the CIC Family Class. Moreover, refugee claimants in Canada claiming refugee status from the government of Canada are not eligible under the SINP - Family Members category.
SINP - Entrepreneurs
This category is designed for experienced business people to help them establish their business in Saskatchewan. To qualify under the program, applicants must:
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Have a minimum of 3 -5 years experience as a senior executive or business owner;
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Have a personal net worth of at least C$250,000;
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Invest a minimum of C$150,000 equity into starting a new business or buying an existing business in Saskatchewan and have an active management role in the business;
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Conduct an Exploratory Visit to Saskatchewan (at least five working days) that includes an interview with a SINP Business Immigration Officer;
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Make a refundable deposit of CDN $75,000 into a trust account in Scotiabank main branch in Regina and sign a Performance Agreement based on their Business Proposal or Relocation and Settlement Plan. The cash deposit will be returned to them when the terms of the Performance Agreement are met.
SINP – Farm Owners / Operators
This category is for qualified farmers or farm owners who have the intent and ability to move to Saskatchewan and establish or purchase a farm. To qualify under the SINP farm category, applicants must:
This category is for qualified farmers or farm owners who have the intent and ability to move to Saskatchewan and establish or purchase a farm. To qualify under the SINP farm category, applicants must:
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Have a net worth of C$500,000.
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Sign a Performance Agreement and make a refundable deposit of $75,000 into a trust account. When the terms of agreement are met, the cash deposit will be returned to them.
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Conduct an exploratory visit of at least five working days to Saskatchewan. The visit includes an interview with an SINP immigration officer.
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Have knowledge and experience of farm operation.
SINP – Students
If you have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada, having completed a full-time program of at least one academic year (eight month), and if you have worked for a minimum of six month for a Saskatchewan employer on a CIC post-grad work permit, you may qualify under this program. You must also have a permanent, full-time job offer from your employer.
If you have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada, having completed a full-time program of at least one academic year (eight month), and if you have worked for a minimum of six month for a Saskatchewan employer on a CIC post-grad work permit, you may qualify under this program. You must also have a permanent, full-time job offer from your employer.
SINP - Health Professionals
Under this category, Saskatchewan can nominate Physicians, Nurses and other health professionals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months on a temporary work permit. Applicants must have an offer of permanent, full-time employment and their educational and professional certifications must qualify them for employment in Saskatchewan.
Under this category, Saskatchewan can nominate Physicians, Nurses and other health professionals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months on a temporary work permit. Applicants must have an offer of permanent, full-time employment and their educational and professional certifications must qualify them for employment in Saskatchewan.
SINP - Hospitality Sector Project
This category allows foreign workers, who hold a valid temporary work permit and are currently working in Saskatchewan, to apply for landed immigrant status under the SINP. Applicant’s occupation must be in one of the Food/Beverage Server, Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper, or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff categories and their work experience in Saskatchewan must not be less than six months. Applicant’s education must be equivalent to at least Grade 12 and having enough English language skills for doing the intended job is required.
This category allows foreign workers, who hold a valid temporary work permit and are currently working in Saskatchewan, to apply for landed immigrant status under the SINP. Applicant’s occupation must be in one of the Food/Beverage Server, Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper, or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff categories and their work experience in Saskatchewan must not be less than six months. Applicant’s education must be equivalent to at least Grade 12 and having enough English language skills for doing the intended job is required.
SINP - Long Haul Truck Drivers
Long Haul Truck Drivers who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate under this program. To qualify, applicants must:
Long Haul Truck Drivers who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate under this program. To qualify, applicants must:
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Be working for an approved Saskatchewan trucking firm for at least six months on a temporary work permit;
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Have a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A driver's license; and
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Have a permanent, full-time job offer from their employer.
For more information about the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee program and to know how to apply under this program, you can contact us.
Saskatchewan, located in the east of Alberta and west of Manitoba, covers 651,036 sq km. Saskatchewan is home to over one million people, mostly living in the southern half of the province. Regina (often called “the Queen City”) is the capital city of Saskatchewan and with a population of around 200,000 is the second largest city in the province (after Saskatoon with 240,000 inhabitants).
Saskatchewan’s economy is traditionally dependent on agriculture and 45% of Canada's grain grows in Saskatchewan. Fishing, forestry, mining (Saskatchewan is the world leader in potash and uranium exports), finance and insurance, education, healthcare and social services have also significant role in the province’s economy.
Regina, the capital, is a pleasant city and an important commercial and cultural centre with a rich cultural life in music and theatre. Regina’s climate is dry with long, cold winters and warm summers.
Saskatoon, the province’s largest city, is one of the world’s prime agricultural biotechnology centres. Potash and uranium-related industries are also important to the city’s economy, as are food processing and IT. Saskatoon is fairly dry and has warm summers and very cold winters. Saskatoon is sunnier than average in Canada.
| Capital city |
Regina |
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Area (sq. km) |
651,036 |
| Population | Over one million (2009 estimate) |
| Official language | English |
| Largest city | Saskatoon |
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| Entered Confederation | September 1, 1905 |
| Party in power | Saskatchewan Party |
| Sales Tax | 7 % |
| Natural resources | Oil, natural gas, uranium, coal, potash, sodium sulphate |
| Industry |
Oil and natural gas industries ( |
| Agriculture | Wheat and other grains (Grow over 54 percent of |
| Climate |
Saskatchewan has a dry climate with long, cold winters and warm summers. |
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