SINP is the name of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. The Saskatchewan province, with the SINP, chooses its own non-Canadian applicants who wish to move to the province permanently. This process is called a provincial nomination, which basically means that Saskatchewan presents its nominees to the government of Canada (specifically IRCC) to apply for permanent residence.
The SINP is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), with categories for workers and international graduates and other additional entrepreneur categories.
Choosing Saskatchewan Immigration
Saskatchewan, located in the center of Canada, is one of the prairie provinces, with more than 10% of its land composed of freshwater (rivers, lakes, etc.). Mining and agriculture are the major industries in the province, Saskatchewan being the world largest exporter of potash and uranium.
Apart from some federal programs, Saskatchewan has its own immigration streams. Only one of the SINP streams is Express Entry aligned. Indeed, with a successful application, a provincial nomination is issued which leads the applicant to receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This will, in turn, lead the applicant to obtain an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
Concerning the other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are streams for Skilled Workers with job offers in Saskatchewan, and for wealthy entrepreneurs wishing to invest their money in the province, either farmers or non-farmers.
In December 2021, the SINP launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool. This is a a pre-application form that can be filled by healthcare workers (inside or outside Canada) in specific in-demand occupations, in order to show their interest in working in Saskatchewan. This pool will be used to match eligible healthcare workers with healthcare sector employers. Candidates may then apply through the SINP Employment Offer stream or the Hard-to-Fill Skills stream.
Apart from some federal programs, Saskatchewan has its own immigration streams. Only one of the SINP streams is Express Entry aligned. Indeed, with a successful application, a provincial nomination is issued which leads the applicant to receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This will, in turn, lead the applicant to obtain an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
Concerning the other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are streams for Skilled Workers with job offers in Saskatchewan, and for wealthy entrepreneurs wishing to invest their money in the province, either farmers or non-farmers.
In December 2021, the SINP launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool. This is a a pre-application form that can be filled by healthcare workers (inside or outside Canada) in specific in-demand occupations, in order to show their interest in working in Saskatchewan. This pool will be used to match eligible healthcare workers with healthcare sector employers. Candidates may then apply through the SINP Employment Offer stream or the Hard-to-Fill Skills stream.
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Overview
| Stream | Main Criteria (not exhaustive) | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category: International Skilled Worker | ||||
| Saskatchewan Express Entry | Score min 60pts on the SINP point assessment grid
Have job experience in a high skilled occupation (NOC TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3) that’s included in the stream’s in-demand occupation list |
No | Yes | $500 |
| Occupation In-Demand | Score min 60pts on the SINP point assessment grid
Have job experience in a high skilled occupation (NOC TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3) that’s included in the stream’s in-demand occupation list |
No | No | $500 |
| Employment Offer | Score min 60pts on the SINP point assessment grid
Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, in an NOC TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation, or in a Saskatchewan designated trade |
Yes | No | $0 |
| Tech Talent Pathway | Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, in an eligible in-demand tech occupation
Have at least one year of work experience in the eligible tech occupation |
Yes | Yes and No | $0 |
| Health Talent Pathway | Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, in an eligible in-demand health occupation
Have at least one year of work experience in the eligible health occupation |
Yes | Yes and No | $0 |
| Agriculture Talent Pathway | Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, in an eligible in-demand agriculture occupation
Have at least one year of work experience in the eligible agriculture occupation |
Yes | No | $0 |
| Category: Saskatchewan Experience | ||||
| Saskatchewan Experience | Have min 6 months of work experience in Saskatchewan
Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer |
Yes | No | $0 |
| Category: Entrepreneur and Farm | ||||
| Entrepreneur | Min 3 years business owner or senior manager experience
Min net worth of $500,000 and min investment of 200,000 CAD Ownership of at least 33,33%, or min investment of 1,000,000 CAD |
No | No | $2,500 |
| International Graduate Entrepreneur | Have a Saskatchewan post-secondary degree or diploma of at least two years
Have resided in Saskatchewan during studies Ownership of at least 33,33% of the business |
No | No | $0 |
| Farm Owner and Operator (incl. Young Farmer sub-stream) | Relevant farm knowledge & experience (Min 3 years for Young Farmer sub-stream)
Min net worth of 500,000 CAD (Min 300,000 CAD for Young Farmer sub-stream) “Good faith” deposit of 75,000 CAD |
No | No | $2,500 |
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Guides
For more detailed information on the SINP streams, you can consult our stream guides below. Each guide includes the stream’s eligibility requirements, application process, documents needed, cost, processing times, etc.
