Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) allows the province to nominate candidates to the federal government for permanent residence under three main categories:

1. – International Skilled Worker
2. – Saskatchewan Experience
3. – Business Immigration

1) Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Category

The Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker category includes sub-categories for: 

• – Employment Offer
• – Occupation-In-Demand
• – Saskatchewan Express Entry

The Occupation-In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-categories operate using an Expression of Interest system.

2) Saskatchewan Experience Category

Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit Sub-Category

This sub-category is for skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months with a valid work permit.

What Are The Requirements For The Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit Sub-Category?

• – Permanent full-time job-offer from a Saskatchewan employer in NOC A, B, 0 or a designated trade;
• – Valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
• – Worked for more than 6 months for the employer offering the job, with a valid IRCC work permit;
• – Job offer must be for the same position worked in for last 6 months;
• – Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.
• – Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated, or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.

3) Saskatchewan Business Immigration

Entrepreneur Stream

The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream allows candidates and their families to start, obtain or partner in a business in the province.

Candidates must be actively involved in managing the business and live in Saskatchewan.

How Do I Apply For The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream?

The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur stream is a three-stage process:

• – Expression of interest;
• – Invitation to submit application;
• – Nomination;

Successful candidates initially come to Canada on a temporary work permit.

They become eligible to apply for nomination after a minimum of 6 months spent establishing their business.

The expresson of interest must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• – Minimum net worth of $500,000 legally acquired.
• – Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience.
• – Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 is any other Saskatchewan area.

Candidates enter a pool where they receive a score. The top scoring candidates are invited to submit an application.