Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program SINP

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Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program SINP can be broken into 4 parts:

• Saskatchewan Express Entry Program
• International Skilled Worker Occupations in Demand
• Saskatchewan Experience Category
• Entrepreneur and Farm Category

Saskatchewan Express Entry Program

Candidates are nominated from Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) Express Entry Program pool by the province depending on their eligibility for successful integration and settlement in Saskatchewan’s labour market and communities, based on the candidate’s education, skilled work experience, language ability, and other factors.

To be chosen, candidates must be eligible for one of the federal economic immigration programs:

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

In order to qualify, applicants must also score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP grid:

In addition to the grid, candidates can earn extra points by:

– Having a close relative (parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships) who’s a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident living in Saskatchewan (= 20 points).

– Minimum of 12 months work experience (on a valid work permit) in Saskatchewan over the past five years (= 5 points).

– Previously studying (on a valid study permit) at a recognized Saskatchewan education institution for a minimum of one full time academic year (= 5 points).

– At least one year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades); or

– At least two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or

– At least one year of skilled work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades). This work experience must be in a high skilled occupation (NOC “0”, “A” or “B”) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan (See chart below).

In-Demand Occupation List

International Skilled Worker Occupations In Demand Category

To be eligible for this category of SINP, applicants must:

• Have proof of legal status inside Canada, or live outside of Canada;
• Score at least 60 points on a 100 point assessment grid (see below)

Point Assessment Grid

• In the past ten years, have a minimum of one year work experience in intended in-demand occupation;
• Score a minimum CLB of 4 in all language abilities (speaking, reading, writing, listening) in either English or French; and
• Have one of the following:
  • A permanent, full-time job offer in a skilled occupation from an approved Saskatchewan employer; or
  • Proof that they meet the following requirements:
    • Their field of education is in a skilled occupation;
    • Minimum of one year completed post-secondary education;
    • If occupation is regulated, proof of appropriate Saskatchewan qualification; and
    • Settlement plan and proof of funds.

SINP In-Demand Occupation List

Saskatchewan Experience Category

The Saskatchewan Experience Category is for foreign workers currently residing in Saskatchewan. The category is divided into four sub-categories:

• Existing Work Permit Sub-Category— For individuals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a closed work permit or under a working holiday visa, have proof of legal status, and can demonstrate that they have worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months in an NOC A or 0 level job, or a designated Saskatchewan trade
• Health Professions Sub-Category— For individuals who have worked as a physician, a nurse, or in other health professions in Saskatchewan for at least six months, and have a qualifying offer of employment.
• Hospitality Sector Pilot Project— For  individuals that are currently working in Saskatchewan as food and beverage servers, food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, or housekeeping and cleaning staff for at least six months, have a qualifying offer of employment.
• Long Haul Truck Drivers Sub-Category— For individuals that are currently working for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan for at least six months. Must be working in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months before applying.
• Students Sub-Category— This sub-category is for students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. Student must have worked in Saskatchewan for at least twenty-four months before applying, or for six months if the institution is in Saskatchewan, meet minimum language requirements, have a qualifying job offer in Saskatchewan, applied for a Post-Graduate Open Work permit. 

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

This category is for individuals who wish to establish, acquire, or partner in a business in Saskatchewan, or for individuals with proven farming experience that would like to purchase and operate a farm in Saskatchewan. Interested candidates should submit and Expression of Interest (EOI).  To be eligible for this category, candidates must:

• Have a minimum net worth of $500,000 (CAD
• Have a minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or business management experience
• Prove their net worth was acquired through legal means

If candidates are approved they must:

• Invest a minimum of $300,000 (CAD) in Regina and Saskatoon or a minimum of $200,000 (CAD) in all other Saskatchewan communities;
• Establish/acquire a business that meets  the points assigned in the Entrepreneur Category Points Grid (see below), if applicable (for investment amount and sector);
• Own a minimum of one third (33 1/3%) of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan unless your total investment is $1 million CAD or higher;
• Participate actively in the day to day management and direction of the business; and
• If establishing a new business in Regina or Saskatoon, create two full-time employment opportunities for Canadians or permanent residents in Saskatchewan (non-relative workers).

Entrepreneur and Farm Category Expression of Interest System Points Grid

Contact us to learn more about the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.