Overview of Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program

One of Canada’s Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan, is known for its low cost of living and high quality of life. The province is a world leader in the mining industry and has several job opportunities across various industrial sectors. Immigrants planning for Canada immigration may consider migrating and settling in Saskatchewan.

The benefits of migrating to Saskatchewan include:

• Around 100,000 job vacancies
• High standard of living
• Cost of living is low as compared to other provinces
• Potential to earn up to CAD 71,000 per month
• High employment rates
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• Skilled professionals are in high demand
• Low CRS required to receive an Invitation to Apply
• More than 11,000 immigrants invited in 2023
• Easy pathway to get Canada PR 

All Canadian provinces are authorised to nominate eligible candidates for provincial nomination via the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Immigrants willing to work and settle in Saskatchewan, Canada, can apply for the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program, also known as the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

 

What is the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)?

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is a part of Canada's Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) and is used by the province to nominate candidates willing to work and settle in Saskatchewan. The SINP was launched in 1998, and since then, it has facilitated the process of immigration in the province as well as for Canada at large. The program helps to address the current labor market requirements of the province by inviting skilled professionals to fill up job vacancies in Saskatchewan.

The province of Saskatchewan nominates candidates with the potential to meet the labor market demands of the province. It issues an Invitation to Apply (ITA), asking the candidate to apply for a provincial nomination. The SINP holds regular draws to invite candidates to the province, and the selection is made on the basis of their rankings compared to other candidates in the selection pool. Selected candidates can then apply for Canada PR to work and settle permanently in Saskatchewan with the status of a Canadian Permanent Resident.

 

SINP Streams

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program offers four main streams. Each stream is further divided into pathways that target a specific group of skilled immigrants. Skilled professionals willing to apply for SINP can apply under one of the following:

 

International Skilled Worker Stream

The International Skilled Worker Stream aims to invite skilled workers willing to work and settle in Saskatchewan. Foreign skilled workers with professional work experience relevant to the specific labor market requirements of the province are eligible to apply under this stream.

The International Skilled Worker stream consists of four pathways mentioned as follows:

1. Tech Talent Pathway

This pathway invites skilled professionals associated with the technology and innovation sector. You can apply under this pathway with or even without Express Entry. As an Express Entry applicant, you would be eligible to apply under this pathway if you:

• Have proof of legal resident status in Canada or live outside the country
• Have a valid Express Entry profile number along with a Job Seeker Code
• Meet the specified language requirements
• Are presently employed for more than six months in a tech-based job role in Saskatchewan
• Are eligible for Saskatchewan licensing
• Have relevant post-secondary education
• Have a valid  and permanent job offer in a tech-based job role in Saskatchewan
• Want to work and reside in Saskatchewan

The table below lists the specific job roles and NOC Codes for Express Entry applicants under this pathway:

NOC	Occupation Titles
20012	Computer and information systems managers
21310	Electrical and Electronics engineers
21311	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
21211	Data Scientist
21220	Cybersecurity specialists
21221	Business system specialist
21222	Information System Specialist
21223	Database analysts and data administrator
21231	Software engineers and designers
21230	Computer systems developers and programmers
21232	Software developers and programmers
21234	Web developers and programmers
21233	Web designers
22220	Computer network and web technicians
22221	User support technicians
22222	Information systems testing technicians

As a non-Express Entry applicant, you would be eligible to apply under this pathway if you:

• Are a legal resident of Canada or live outside the country 
• Are currently employed in a tech-based job role in Saskatchewan for more than six months
• Have one year of skilled work experience in tech-related job roles in the last five years ( for offshore applicants)
• Meet the minimum language proficiency level required
• Are eligible for Saskatchewan licensing
• Have relevant post-secondary education
• Have a valid  and permanent job offer in a tech-based job role in Saskatchewan
• Want to work and reside in Saskatchewan

The table below lists the specific job roles and NOC Codes for non-Express Entry applicants eligible under this pathway:

NOC	Occupation Titles
213	Computer and information systems managers
2133	Electrical and Electronics engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171	Information System analysts and consultants
2172	Database analysts and data administrators
2173	Software engineers and designers
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175	Web designers and developers
2281	Computer network technicians
2282	User support technicians
2283	Information system testing technicians

 

2. Saskatchewan Employment Offer Pathway

This pathway aims to invite skilled professionals who already have an employment offer from a company or employer based in Saskatchewan and who have a high score on the SINP points calculator.

You would be eligible to apply under this pathway if you:

• Are currently living outside Canada or a legal resident of the country
• Have a valid job offer from a Saskatchewan employer
• Have a minimum professional work experience of one year in the last 10 years
• Meet the minimum language proficiency requirements
• Are eligible for Saskatchewan licensing
• Are employed in a job role that is listed under the NOC TEER level 0, 1, 2, or 3 in Saskatchewan
• Are not a refugee claimant in Canada

 

3. Occupations in Demand

This pathway invites skilled professionals with relevant experience in an in-demand occupation in the province who do not have an employment offer in Saskatchewan. A fee of CAD 350 is charged as an application fee. You would be eligible to apply under this pathway if you:

• Are currently outside Canada or have legal resident status in the country
• Have scored a minimum of 60 points under the SINP point assessment grid
• Have the minimum language proficiency level required
• Have relevant post-secondary education acceptable as per Canadian standards
• Have skilled work experience in job roles that are not listed under the Excluded Occupation List
• Have proof of professional status or are eligible for Licensure
• Have proof of sufficient settlement funds along with a settlement plan
• Are willing to work and reside permanently in Saskatchewan
• Are not a refugee claimant in Canada

 

4. Saskatchewan Express Entry

This pathway aims to invite candidates who are already in the Express Entry pool and have skilled work experience in the occupations in demand in Saskatchewan. You would be eligible to apply under this pathway if you:

• Are you currently residing in Canada as a legal resident, or are you outside Canada
• Have a valid Express Entry profile and a Job Seeker Code
• Meet the language proficiency requirements
• Have scored above 60 points under the SINP Point assessment grid
• Have completed relevant post-secondary education acceptable as per Canadian standards
• Have skilled work experience in a job role that is not listed under the Excluded Occupation list of SINP
• Are eligible for Saskatchewan licensing
• Have enough funds to sustain yourself in the province
• Are not a refugee claimant in Canada

The province uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Occupations in Demand and the Express Entry subcategory. EOI is a pre-application process which shows your willingness to apply for the SINP. There is no cap on the maximum number of candidates who are allowed to submit an EOI.

 

Saskatchewan Experience Stream

The Saskatchewan Experience Stream is aimed at inviting Canadian work permit holders who have professional work experience in the province for at least six months. There are six subcategories under this stream, which are listed below:

1. Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit

This subcategory aims to invite skilled professionals with valid and existing Canadian work permits. You would be eligible to apply under this subcategory if you:

• Have a valid, full-time, permanent job offer in Saskatchewan 
• Are employed in a job role that is listed under the NOC TEER level 0, 1, 2, or 3
• Have an IRCC-issued work permit
• Have a Job Approval letter from SINP
• Have been employed for at least six months in a full-time job offer in Saskatchewan
• Are eligible for Saskatchewan licensure
• Meet the minimum language requirements as specified
• Are not a refugee claimant in Canada

 

2. Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with an Existing Work Permit

This subcategory invites agriculture workers with valid Canadian work permits for one of the programs listed below:

• International Experience Canada
• Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program
• The Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel

You would be eligible to apply under this category if you:

• Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer
• Are employed for a minimum of six months with a valid work permit or
• Have been employed in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months
• Have a Job Approval Letter from SINP
• Have completed secondary and post-secondary education in a relevant field
• Meet the minimum language requirements
• Are employed in a job role that is listed under the NOC TEER 4 or 5

The table below lists the job roles and the NOC codes that are eligible under this subcategory:

NOC code	Job roles
85100	Livestock labourers
85101	Harvesting Labourers
84120	Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
85103	Nursery and Greenhouse labourers

 

3. Health professionals

This subcategory is designed to invite skilled workers associated with the healthcare industry, including physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals. Each job role has a separate application stream under this subcategory. You would be eligible to apply under this category if you:

• Have been employed in a full-time, permanent job role in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months
• Are willing to settle in the province as a Canadian permanent resident
• Fulfill the SINP requirement criteria specified at the time of your application

 

4. Hospitality Sector Project

This subcategory aims to invite skilled foreign workers associated with the hospitality sector. You would be eligible to apply under this subcategory if you:

• Have a valid temporary work permit issued by the IRCC and approved by the LMIA
• Have been employed in a SINP Hospitality-approved employer for at least six months
• Are willing to work and settle in Saskatchewan as a Canadian Permanent Resident (PR)
• Have  completed secondary education equivalent to Canadian educational standards
• Have worked or are currently working for a Saskatchewan employer approved by the SINP to participate in the Hospitality Sector project.
• Meet the minimum language requirements as specified
• Have a Job Approval Letter from SINP
• Have completed a minimum of six months in a permanent, full-time job offer in Saskatchewan
• Have a valid job offer from a company or employer approved by the Saskatchewan Hospitality Sector

The following job roles and NOC codes are eligible to apply under this subcategory:

NOC Codes	Job roles
65200	Food/ Beverage Server
65201	Food Counter Attendant/kitchen helper
65310	Housekeeping/cleaning staff

Note: Temporary Foreign Workers can apply under this stream if their employer sends a completed SINP 500-4 Hospitality Sector Recruitment and Settlement Plan, which is approved by the SINP.

 

5. Long Haul Truck Driver Project

This subcategory is designed to facilitate the recruiting of long haul truck drivers to Saskatchewan. You would be eligible to apply under this subcategory if you:

• Have been employed in a permanent full time job role that is approved by LMIA
• Have consecutive professional work experience
• Hold a Saskatchewan Class 1A driving license
• Meet the minimum language requirement as specified
• Have a Job Approval Letter from the SINP
• Have a full-time permanent employment offer from an employer approved by the Saskatchewan trucking firm

 

6. Students

This subcategory is meant to attract students who have graduated from any educational institute in Saskatchewan. You would be eligible to apply under this subcategory if you:

• Have graduated from a post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan and received a certificate, diploma, or degree
• Have a valid Job Approval Letter from SINP
• Have a valid PGWP or Open Work Permit issued under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) from the IRCC
• Have a full time permanent job offer under an approved Saskatchewan employer 
• Meet the minimum language proficiency requirements as specified
• Are employed in a job role listed under the NOC TEER 4 or 5
• Have been employed for at least 6 months in a paid job role in Saskatchewan
• Have professional work experience in one of the following types of work:
  • On-campus
  • Off-campus
  • Co-op terms
  • Graduate fellowships verified by your educational institution
  • PGWP-based work experience

Note: Students who graduated from a Canadian educational institute and meet the requirements stated above are also eligible to apply under this sub category

 

Entrepreneur Stream  

The entrepreneur is designed to invite business entrepreneurs and business management experts who are willing to set up or invest in a business form in Saskatchewan. This entrepreneurial steam welcomes business proposals across a wide range of industrial sectors.

The entrepreneur stream is divided into the following subcategories:

1. Entrepreneur category

This subcategory mainly focuses to invite foreign entrepreneurs willing to obtain or partner in a business venture in the province and will be actively managing it while staying in Saskatchewan.

2. International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

This subcategory is focused on inviting foreign graduates from Saskatchewan educational institutes who aspire to become entrepreneurs. Under this subcategory, you can set up, buy, or partner in a business venture in the province along with your family. However, you must be willing to stay in Saskatchewan and manage the business actively.

 

Farm Owner and Operator Stream

The Farm owner and Operator stream aims to invite skilled professionals from the farming sector. You can apply for this stream if you have sufficient assets or financial resources to invest in a farming operation and/or are willing to buy and run a farm in the province. You would be eligible for this stream if you:

• Have assets worth a minimum of CAD 500,000
• Sign a Performance Agreement to buy and manage a firm in Saskatchewan
• Have made or willing to make an exploratory visit to the province for a minimum of 5 working days
• Have scored a minimum of 55 pints under the Farm owner/Operator Category Intent Grid
• Have relevant knowledge and experience in owning and managing a farm
• Have a well-planned proposal for a commercial farming opportunity

Young Farmer stream

This substream was recently launched under the Farm owner and Operator stream of SINP. Under this substream, young farm owners aged under 40 years can set up farming operations in the rural areas of Saskatchewan along with their families. You would be eligible to apply under this substream if you:

• Are aged below 40 years
• Have assets or financial resources worth a minimum of CAD 300,000 which have been acquired through legal means
• Have a minimum professional experience of 3 years in farm ownership, farm management, or practical farming experience

• Have a proposal for a commercial farming opportunity

• Have relevant skills, experience, and education to facilitate your income

 

SINP Requirements

The eligibility and required documents vary on the basis of the streams and subcategories that you choose. However, certain documents are standard for all SINP streams and sub-streams. The following are the most commonly required documents while applying for SINP:

• Documents to prove your nationality and civil status
• Educational qualification documents
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) reports
• Recent bank statements and income tax reports
• Language Proficiency test results
• Proof of current residency
• Work experience documents and business plans
• Reference letters and payroll records
• Police clearance reports
• Travel-related documents, including a valid passport
• Express Entry profile number and Job seeker code (if applicable)
• Other documents as required for the specific stream

Language proficiency requirements for SINP

The table below has the minimum language proficiency levels for English and French for various language tests that are accepted in Saskatchewan and Canada:

Name of Test	Minimum Scores
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	Listening - 4.5
	Reading - 3.5
	Writing - 4
	Speaking - 4
Pearson PTE Core	Listening - 28-38
	Reading - 33-41
	Writing - 41-50
	Speaking - 42-50
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)	Listening - 4
	Reading - 4
	Writing - 4
	Speaking - 4
The Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada)	Listening - 145
	Reading - 121
	Writing - 181
	Speaking - 181
The Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)	Listening - 331
	Reading - 342
	Writing - 4
	Speaking - 4

 

SINP In-demand Occupations List 2024

Certain occupations have a higher demand in the Saskatchewan labor market. As the PNP programs are mainly launched to help the provinces meet their specific labor market requirements, the provincial government of Saskatchewan has released a list of in-demand occupations in the province.

The SINP aims to invite skilled professionals who are associated with one of the following job roles listed in the table below:

NOC Code	Occupation
20010	Engineering managers
21300	Civil engineers
21301	Mechanical engineers
21310	Electrical and electronics engineers
21321	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
21311	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
21200	Architects
21203	Land surveyors
21231	Software engineers and designers
21233	Web designers and developers
31200	Psychologists
42201	Social and community service workers
42202	Early childhood educators and assistants
32120	Medical laboratory technologists
32122	Medical sonographers
10022	Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers
40030	Managers in social, community, and correctional services
11101	Financial and investment analysts
11201	Professional occupations in business management consulting
10022	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations
22100	Chemical technologists and technicians
22101	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
21110	Biologists and related scientists
21112	Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists
22114	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
22300	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
22310	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
22311	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
22312	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
22212	Drafting technologists and technicians
70012	Facility operation and maintenance managers
63201	Meat cutters
72100	Machinists
72311	Cabinetmakers
72400	Industrial mechanics
72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
72410	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
72411	Motor vehicle body repairers
72106	Welders
80010	Managers in natural resources production and fishing
80020	Managers in agriculture
90010	Manufacturing managers
90011	Utility managers

Note: The in-demand occupations list is subject to change based on the specific labour market requirement of the province.

 

SINP Excluded Occupations List 2024

The following job roles have been listed under the excluded occupations list in 2024:

NOC	Occupation Title
00010	Legislator
00011	Senior government managers and officials
00014	Senior managers - trade, broadcasting, and other services
10019	Other administrative services managers
11100	Financial auditors and accountants
11103	Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
12104	Employment insurance and revenue officers
12201	Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
12203	Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
13200	Customs, ship, and other brokers
14103	Court clerks and related court services occupations
21100	Physicists and astronomers
21102	Geoscientists and oceanographers
21103	Meteorologists and climatologists
21109	Other professional occupations in the physical sciences
21111	Forestry professionals
21201	Landscape architects
21202	Urban and land use planners
21332	Petroleum engineers
21390	Aerospace engineers
30010	Managers in healthcare
31100	Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101	Specialists in surgery
31102	General practitioners and family physicians
31110	Dentists
31111	Optometrists
31112	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120	Pharmacists
31121	Dieticians and nutritionists
31202	Physiotherapists
31204	Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
31209	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
31300	Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31302	Nurse practitioners
31303	Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
31303	Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
32100	Opticians
32101	Licensed practical nurses
32103	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
32109	Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110	Denturists
32111	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32200	Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
32201	Massage therapists
32209	Other practitioners of natural healing
40010	Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
40011	Government managers - economic analysis, policy development, and program administration
40012	Government managers - education policy development and program administration
40019	Other managers in public administration
40021	School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
40040	Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
40040	Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
40041	Fire chiefs and senior fire fighting officers
40042	Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
41100	Judges
41101	Lawyers and Quebec notaries
41201	Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
41220	Secondary school teachers
41221	Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
41301	Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies
41302	Religious leaders
41310	Police investigators and other investigative occupations
41310	Police investigators and other investigative occupations
41311	Probation and parole officers
41407	Program officers unique to the government
42100	Police officers (except commissioned)
42100	Police officers (except commissioned)
42101	Fire-fighters
42102	Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
42200	Paralegal and related occupations
42201	Social and community service workers
42204	Religion workers
43200	Sheriffs and bailiffs
43201	Correctional service officers
43202	By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
43203	Border services, customs, and immigration officers
43204	Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces
44200	Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
50010	Library, archive, museum, and art gallery managers
50011	Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
50012	Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
51100	Librarians
51101	Conservators and curators
51102	Archivists
51110	Editors
51111	Authors and writers (except technical)
51112	Technical writers
51113	Journalists
51114	Translators, terminologists, and interpreters
51120	Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations
51121	Conductors, composers, and arrangers
51122	Musicians and singers
52100	Library and public archive technicians
52110	Film and video camera operators
52111	Graphic arts technicians
52112	Broadcast technicians
52113	Audio and video recording technicians
52114	Announcers and other broadcasters
52119	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts
52120	Graphic designers and illustrators
52121	Interior designers and interior decorators
53100	Registrars, restorers, interpreters, and other occupations related to museum and art galleries
53110	Photographers
53111	Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and performing arts assistants and operators
53120	Dancers
53121	Actors, comedians, and circus performers
53121	Actors, comedians, and circus performers
53122	Painters, sculptors, and other visual artists
53123	Theatre, fashion, exhibit, and other creative designers
53124	Artisans and craftspersons
53125	53125 Patternmakers - textile, leather, and fur products
53200	Athletes
53201	Coaches
53202	Sports officials and referees
54100	Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness
55109	Other performers
62010	Retail sales supervisors
62020	Food service supervisors
62023	Customer and information services supervisors
62201	Funeral directors and embalmers
63100	Insurance agents and brokers
63101	Real estate agents and salespersons
63210	Hairstylists and barbers
63211	Aestheticians, electrologists, and related occupations
63220	Shoe repairers and shoemakers
64100	Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers
72022	Supervisors, printing, and related occupations
72102	Sheet metal workers
72204	Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
72205	Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
72302	Gas fitters
72405	Machine fitters
72406	Elevator constructors and mechanics
72420	Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
72600	Air pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors
72602	Deck officers, water transport
72603	Engineer officers, water transport
72604	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
73202	Pest controllers and fumigators
73300	Transport truck drivers
73301	Bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators
73310	Railway and yard locomotive engineers
73400	Heavy equipment operators
73402	Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying, and construction
80022	Managers in aquaculture
83101	Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers, and related workers
83120	Fishing masters and officers
83121	Fishermen/women
92013	Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
92015	Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur, and leather products processing and manufacturing
92020	Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
92021	Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
92021	Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
92022	Supervisors, furniture, and fixtures manufacturing
92024	Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
92101	Water and waste treatment plant operators
93102	Pulping, papermaking, and coating control operator

 

SINP Points Calculator

The SINP uses a points-based system to assess the eligibility of the candidates. Saskatchewan has a separate point assessment of its own, which is based on the following factors:

• Labor market success: Maximum 80 points
• Connection to Saskatchewan labour market & adaptability: Maximum 30

You would be eligible to apply for the SINP if you score a minimum of 60 points out of the total 110 points under the SINP points calculator.

The table below has the breakdown of points allotted under the SINP points assessment grid:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FACTORS	MAX POINTS
FACTOR I: LABOUR MARKET SUCCESS
Education	23
Work Experience:
a) In the recent 5 years	10
b) In the past 6-10 years	5
Language Ability:
1st Language	20
2nd Language	10
Age	12
FACTOR II: CONNECTION (LABOUR MARKET & ADAPTABILITY) - 30 Points
High-skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer	30
Close family relative in Saskatchewan	20
Past work experience in Saskatchewan	5
Past student experience in Saskatchewan	5
GRAND TOTAL (Need 60 to be eligible)	110

 

Saskatchewan PNP Application Process

The following are the steps to apply for SINP:

Step 1: Choose a stream according to your preference

Step 2: Check the eligibility requirements of that stream

Step 3: Check your eligibility via the SINP Points Calculator

Step 4: Gather the documents as per the requirements specified

Step 5: Fill out the SINP application form mentioning the stream

Step 6: Wait for a decision

 

SINP Processing Times

The SINP processing times vary depending on the stream you have chosen and the accuracy of the documents provided. The table below lists the standard processing times for each SINP stream:

SINP Category	Processing time
Employment Offer	Six weeks
Occupation In-Demand	35 weeks
Express Entry	29 weeks
Tech Talent Pathway	4 weeks
Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot	7 weeks
Existing Work Permit	2 weeks
Health Professionals	-
International Students	3 weeks
Truck Drivers	-
Hospitality Workers	4 weeks
Entrepreneur Applications	6 weeks
Entrepreneurs Nominations	9 weeks
Farmers	-

 

SINP Processing Fees

Candidates applying for SINP must pay a non-refundable fee of CAD 350. Specific SINP streams have separate fee requirements depending on the subcategories chosen by the candidate.

 

What to do if you receive a SINP nomination?

Once your SINP application is submitted, the provincial government will be checking and reviewing your application to verify if it is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected and you might be asked to submit a new application. Complete applications are reviewed and processed for further consideration.

Upon receiving a SINP nomination, you must apply for Canada PR to the IRCC. The following are the steps to apply for Canada PR:

Step 1: Fill out the online application for Canada PR

Step 2: Apply for Canada PR along with the documents required

Step 3: Complete the fee payment

Once the fee payment is done, the IRCC will issue the following documents:

• Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
• PR visa
• Letter having details about your COPR and other requisites

 

What to do if you do not receive a SINP nomination?

You may not receive a SINP nomination if the provincial government decides that you are ineligible. You will receive a letter informing you of the grounds for rejection. Depending on the reasons specified, you might reapply after your situation changes or look for other alternatives to obtain Canada PR.

Common mistakes to avoid while applying for SINP

The following are the most common mistakes that may lead to rejection of your SINP application:

• Choosing a stream that does not match with your education or job profile
• Not following the specific eligibility requirements
• Providing false or inaccurate documents
• Sending incomplete application forms
• Not responding to follow-up mails on time

 

SINP Draws 2024

The table below provides the list of recent SINP draws held in 2024 till date:

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

 

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