Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Saskatchewan is one of the Canadian provinces, also known as “Land of Living Skies”. The province features varied geography, with grassland spreading over its southern plains and Canadian Shield plateau, coniferous forests, rivers, and lakes cover the north. The economy of this Canadian province primarily focused on agricultural activities; it grows a large portion of Canada’s grain. Other significant industries include forestry and mining. 

Saskatchewan invites newcomers to the province through Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Under this program, the province targets new immigrants with relevant skills and experience. Qualified candidates receive a provincial nomination from Ontario to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Nominated candidates can apply with the Canadian government to obtain permanent resident status in Canada.

The SINP invites applicants under various categories. MakeHomeCanada has briefed additional information below. Thus, you can easily decide if SINP is the right pathway for you to immigrate to Canada.

International Skilled Worker Category

Saskatchewan targets skilled workers through this category, who are willing to live and work in the province permanently. SINP chooses applicants based on a points system and nominates qualified candidates under any of the three following sub-categories:

1. International Skilled Worker- Employment Offer

Applicants under this sub-category include skilled workers who have a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in a skilled occupation. The job offer must be pre-approved by the SINP as the first step. To have the job position appraised, the employer has to register on the SINP employer website, and the employer will receive a Job Approval letter on validation. A copy of the same has to be attached by the applicant while applying with the SINP.

2. International Skilled Worker- Occupations In-Demand

Applicants under this sub-category include highly skilled workers with relevant experience in an in-demand occupation in the province. These applicants do not need a job offer in the province while applying.

3. International Skilled Worker- Saskatchewan Express Entry

Applicants under this sub-category include individuals who have already registered with the federal’s Express Entry pool. Qualifying candidates must match required education, language proficiency, in-demand skill work experience, and other factors to settle into the province’s labour-market and communities. 

To qualify for this sub-category, candidates must be also eligible for one of the three federal immigration programs:

• • • Federal Skilled Worker Program
    • Federal Skilled Trades Program
    • Canadian Experience Class

NOTE: To apply under Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand sub-categories, applicants have to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile through the SINP’s online application system, called OASIS.

Saskatchewan Experience Category

Saskatchewan’s Provincial Nominee Program targets foreign workers under this category, who are already residing in the province. Saskatchewan accepts applications under the following sub-categories in this category:

1. Existing Work Permit

Applicants under this sub-category include skilled workers who have been working on a valid work permit in Saskatchewan for at least six months and have obtained a permanent job offer for that position. 

2. Health Professionals

Applicants under this sub-category include individuals who have been working on a temporary work permit in Saskatchewan for at least six months and have obtained a permanent job offer for that position. Qualifying job positions include nurse, physician, or any other health professional. 

3. Hospitality Sector Project

Applicants under this sub-category include temporary foreign workers who are willing to settle permanently in the province and have been working for at least six months for a SINP-approved employer on a valid work permit. Qualifying occupations are:

• • • Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6641),
    • Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6661), or
    • Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6453).

Candidates under this sub-category must have a permanent full-time job employment offer.

4. Long Haul Truck Driver Project

Applicants under this sub-category include truckers working in the province for at least six months on a temporary work permit and have received permanent employment from the firm. The purpose is to invite long-haul truck drivers (NOC 7411) in the province under Service Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker policy for jobs that need a high school diploma or on-the-job training. 

5. Students

Applicants under this sub-category include students who have recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution and have received a full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.

NOTE: The job offer under all the sub-categories under the Saskatchewan Experience Category must be pre-approved by the SINP, as the first step. To have the job position appraised, the employer has to register on the SINP employer website, and the employer will receive a Job Approval letter on validation. A copy of the same has to be attached by the applicant while applying with the SINP.

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

Under this category, the Saskatchewan PNP targets individuals who are willing to establish, purchase, or partner a business or conduct farming activities in Saskatchewan. This category has two sub-categories:

1. Entrepreneur Sub-Category

Applicants under this sub-category include individuals who are willing to establish a new business or purchase an existing business in the province. Candidates have to submit an EOI to SINP under this sub-category. Potential immigrants have to fill an online survey, sharing relevant details. Qualified candidates with most competitive ranks under the EOI pool, will receive an Invitation to Apply.

2. Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category

Applicants under this sub-category include individuals with relevant experience in farming activities, who have considerable capital to invest in farming operations, and willing to immigrate to the province permanently. Under this sub-category, applicants have to visit the province before their application for at least five business days and have to meet a SINP representative to discuss their proposed farm operation in the province.

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

Under this category, Saskatchewan’s provincial program targets international graduates who have completed their study program from an eligible institution in Saskatchewan. These candidates must be willing to establish a business in the province. Invited to apply and approved candidates will have to manage a qualified Saskatchewan business for at least one year to receive a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

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