Why Apply for the Saskatchewan PNP (SINP)?

The Saskatchewan PNP provides an efficient route for skilled workers and business owners as well as recent graduates to secure Canadian permanent residency. Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) provides a family-oriented environment and low living expenses which makes it suitable for people who want to settle in Canada with permanent residency.
 

• 100,000+ full-time jobs with the lowest unemployment rate at 4.2%.
• The program offers immigration streams for skilled workers as well as entrepreneurs and students.
• Healthcare and transportation sectors experience high demand together with agriculture and tech industries.
• The housing market remains affordable while residents experience excellent quality of life.
• The program provides a direct route to permanent residency along with fast-track processing.
   

What is the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)?

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) functions as a provincial immigration system which enables Saskatchewan to select qualified foreign nationals for Canadian permanent resident status. The SINP operates through multiple streams which focus on skilled workers alongside international graduates and entrepreneurs to address Saskatchewan's local labour market demands. SINP functions as an accelerated immigration route which focuses on candidates who hold suitable skills and demonstrate plans to establish their lives and work in Saskatchewan's economic zones and communities.
 

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Benefits of Saskatchewan PNP

Some of the benefits of applying for the Saskatchewan PNP program are as follows:

• Establishes an established route for obtaining permanent Canadian residency.
• Processes applications at a speed which exceeds multiple federal immigration pathways.
• The program uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) system to select nominees through its welcoming criteria.
• Provides access to high-demand sectors including agriculture and healthcare and skilled trades.
• Allows applicants to apply with or without a job offer according to the specific stream.
   

Saskatchewan PNP streams

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) provides various immigration routes for skilled workers together with graduates and entrepreneurs. The province designs each stream to address its specific economic requirements and workforce needs.
 

International Skilled Worker Category

• The Express Entry Sub-Category: It applies to IRCC's Express Entry system candidates who possess skills that Saskatchewan needs.
• The Occupation In-Demand Sub-Category: It serves candidates who possess work experience in Saskatchewan's high-demand occupations.
• The Employment Offer Sub-Category: It targets candidates who have received a valid job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.
   

Saskatchewan Experience Category

The pathway serves workers and residents who currently live and work in Saskatchewan.

The sub-streams consist of:

• Existing Work Permit Holders
• Health Professionals
• Hospitality Sector Project
• Long-Haul Truck Drivers
• Students
   

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

• Entrepreneur Sub-Category: The Entrepreneur Sub-Category targets business owners with experience who want to invest or establish a business in Saskatchewan.
• Farm Owner and Operator Sub-Category: The Farm Owner and Operator Sub-Category targets farming experts who have capital to start operations in Saskatchewan.

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

The International Graduate Entrepreneur Category under SINP was for international graduates of Saskatchewan institutions who wished to establish and operate a business in the province.
 

Eligibility Criteria for Saskatchewan PNP

The general eligibility criteria for Saskatchewan PNP are as follows:

• Achieve 60 points out of 110 possible points on the SINP evaluation system.
• Fulfil the particular stream requirements through educational qualifications and professional background and language capabilities.
• A minimum CLB 4 language score applies to all streams although the required score changes based on the stream.
• Work experience needs to be related to the job field and should be at least one year long.
• An Employment Offer stream requires a job offer while the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry sub-categories do not need one.
• Hold a valid Express Entry profile to apply for the Express Entry stream.
• Must live and work in Saskatchewan or prove authentic settlement intentions.
• Submit language test results along with educational documentation and settlement funds if applicable.
   

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Saskatchewan PNP points calculator

The Saskatchewan PNP Points Calculator helps assess your eligibility for the SINP by scoring you out of 110 points. Points are awarded based on factors like age, education, work experience, language ability, and connections to Saskatchewan. A minimum of 60 points is required to qualify for most SINP streams.

FACTOR I: LABOUR MARKET SUCCESS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master's or Doctorate degree (Canadian equivalency).	23
Bachelor's degree OR at least a three-year degree at a university or college.	20
Trade certification equivalent to journeyperson status in Saskatchewan.	20
Canadian equivalency diploma that requires two (but less than three) years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution.	15
Canadian equivalency certificate or at least two semesters (but less than a two-year program) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution.	12
SKILLED WORK EXPERIENCE
Your work experience must relate to the job you have put on your application.
One year of work experience equals 12 full months.
a) Work experience in the 5 years prior to application submission date.
5 years	10
4 years	8
3 years	6
2 years	4
1 year	2
b) In the 6-10 years prior to application submission date.
5 years	5
4 years	4
3 years	3
2 years	2
Less than 1 year	0
LANGUAGE ABILITY
a) First Language Test (English or French)
CLB 8 and higher	20
CLB 7	18
CLB 6	16
CLB 5	14
CLB 4	12
English or French speaker without language test results.	0
b) Second Language Test (English or French)
CLB 8 or higher	10
CLB 7	8
CLB 6	6
CLB 5	4
CLB 4	2
Not Applicable	0
AGE
Less than 18 years	0
18 – 21 years	8
22 – 34 years	12
35 – 45 years	10
46 – 50 years	8
More than 50 years	0
MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR I	80
FACTOR II: CONNECTION TO SASKATCHEWAN LABOUR MARKET & ADAPTABILITY
Points are given for having a connection to the Saskatchewan labour market. This shows your ability to successfully settle in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.
The following points are for the Employment Offer subcategory only:
High skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer	30
The following points are for the Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry subcategories only
Close family relative in Saskatchewan	20
The applicant or accompanying spouse has a family relative that is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Saskatchewan and is not supporting any other family relatives at the time of your application. Eligible family members are a: parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships. The family members in Saskatchewan must meet the requirements as listed under “Required Documents” for your ISW sub-category. If your close relative in Saskatchewan has supported other relatives before your application, you must submit proof that the nominee who your close relative previously supported has been settled successfully in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
Past work experience in Saskatchewan	5
At least 12 months of work in the past five years on a valid work permit.
Past student experience in Saskatchewan	5
At least one full-time academic year at a recognized Saskatchewan post-secondary education institution on a valid study permit.
MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR II	30
MAXIMUM POINTS TOTAL: I + II =	110

 

Saskatchewan PNP Requirements

The table below has complete details of the SINP requirements:

Stream / Sub-Category	Key  Requirements
International Skilled Worker – Express Entry	- Profile in IRCC Express Entry pool
	- CLB 7 minimum (as per EE criteria)
	- At least 1 year work experience
	- ECA for foreign education
	- Score 60+ on SINP points grid
International Skilled Worker – Occupation In-Demand	- Job offer not required
	- At least 1 year work experience in last 10 years
	- CLB 4+
	- ECA for foreign education
	- Score 60+ on SINP grid
International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer	- Full-time job offer from Saskatchewan employer
	- At least 1 year related work experience
	- CLB 4+
	- Valid work permit if already in Canada
Saskatchewan Experience – Skilled Worker	- Valid work permit
	- Full-time job offer in Saskatchewan
	- At least 6 months’ work experience in the same job
	- CLB 4+
Saskatchewan Experience – Students	- Graduation from eligible Canadian post-secondary program
	- 6 months paid employment in Saskatchewan
	- Job offer in related field
	- CLB 4+
Saskatchewan Experience – Health Professionals	- Valid work permit
	- At least 6 months of licensed work in Saskatchewan
	- Permanent job offer from approved employer
Saskatchewan Experience – Truck Drivers	- Currently working in Saskatchewan on a work permit
	- Valid Class 1A license
	- 6 months experience with same employer
Entrepreneur Sub-Category	- Minimum $500,000 net worth
	- At least 3 years entrepreneurial experience
	- Minimum $300,000 investment in Regina/Saskatoon or $200,000 elsewhere
Farm Owner and Operator	- Minimum $500,000 net worth
	- Relevant farm operation experience
	- Proposal to establish a farm in Saskatchewan

 

How to Apply for SINP?

You can follow the below steps to apply for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program:

Step 1: Verifying which SINP stream you qualify for

Step 2: Creating an EOI profile only if the process demands it

Step 3: Upon receiving an ITA from SINP your application process proceeds forward

Step 4: Submit your complete application online to SINP

Step 5: After successful evaluation you will receive your provincial nomination certificate

Step 6: Apply to IRCC for permanent residency using your nomination
 

Saskatchewan PNP Fees

The table below has details of the Saskatchewan PNP fees:

SINP Stream / Category	Application Fee (CAD)
International Skilled Worker – Express Entry	$500
International Skilled Worker – Occupation In-Demand	$500
International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer	$0
Saskatchewan Experience Category	$0
Entrepreneur Category	$2,500
Farm Owner and Operator Category	$2,500

 

Saskatchewan PNP Processing Time

Each SINP stream faces different processing time durations which depend on your selected stream as well as the document precision you submit.

The table below lists the standard processing times for each SINP stream:

SINP Stream	Average Processing Time
International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer	12 weeks
International Skilled Worker – Tech Talent Pathway	15 weeks
International Skilled Worker – Agriculture Talent	5 weeks
International Skilled Worker – Health Talent	5 weeks
Saskatchewan Experience – Existing Work Permit	13 weeks
Saskatchewan Experience – International Students	17 weeks

 

In-Demand Occupations in Saskatchewan

The table below has details of the in-demand occupations in Saskatchewan along with their average annual salaries:

Occupation	Average Annual Salary (CAD)
Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses	$85,000
Physiotherapists	$90,000
Software Engineers and Designers	$104,000
Financial Auditors and Accountants	$85,000
Construction Managers	$100,000
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)	$70,000
Human Resources Professionals	$79,560
Occupational Therapists	$85,000
Data Scientists	$95,000
Medical Laboratory Technologists	$75,000

 

Latest Saskatchewan PNP draws

Month	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
June	1	120
April	1	15
March	2	35
January	1	13

 

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