Why Saskatchewan PNP?

• Around 100,000 job vacancies
• High demand for skilled professionals
• Minimum CRS score required to get the ITA is 60
• Invited 11,000+ immigrants in 2022
• Easy path to get Canada PR

About Canadian Prairie Province – Saskatchewan

The name ‘Saskatchewan’ is derived from an anglicized version of a word in the Cree language that stands for “swiftly flowing river”. Saskatchewan is one of the three Prairie Provinces of Canada. Alberta and Manitoba are the other two. With British Columbia entering the picture, the four provinces together form the Canadian Western Provinces. Bounded by the US states of Montana and North Dakota to the south, Saskatchewan has the Northwest territories sharing the border in the north. While Manitoba lies towards the east, Alberta makes up the neighboring Canadian province in the west.

“Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.”

The prominent cities in Saskatchewan include:

• Prince Albert
• Moose Jaw
• Yorkton
• Swift Current
• North Battleford
• Estevan
• Weyburn
• Melfort

As a part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), SINP Canada refers to the PNP of Saskatchewan, that is, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). An individual looking to migrate overseas to Canada and settle within Saskatchewan after acquiring their Canadian permanent residence would have to go through the Saskatchewan immigrant nominee program.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Streams

There are four main categories under the Saskatchewan PNP.

• International Skilled Worker Category
• Saskatchewan Experience Category
• Entrepreneur and Farm Category
• International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

Important Announcement: New proof of fund requirement for SINP Applicants

Applicants to the SINP Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry sub-categories should have proof of settlement funds that meet the new requirements of IRCC from August 30, 2024. All permanent residency applications submitted to IRCC that require settlement funds should meet the new requirement as of May 27, 2024.

Important Note: SINP excluded occupation list

Individuals with few occupations are excluded from applying to the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) program subcategories. Therefore, the SINP-excluded occupation list is not eligible for these program subcategories. 

International Skilled Worker Category

It is divided into 4 sub-categories, which include:

Sub-Category	Job offer required?	Requirements
Tech Talent Pathway	Yes	Meet language requirements;
		Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer for an eligible job, and meet licensure requirements if necessary;
		Have at least one year of work experience in the past 5 years in the intended occupation or six months if working for supporting employer.
Employment Offer	Yes	Meet language requirements (CLB 4);
		Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer for an eligible job, and meet licensure requirements if necessary;
		Have at least one year of paid work experience in the past ten years in the intended occupation.
Occupations In Demand	No	Meet language requirements (CLB 4);
		Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training,
		Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training, in an in-demand skilled occupation;
		Get proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required by Saskatchewan;
		Have enough money to settle in the province and have a settlement plan.
Saskatchewan Express Entry	No	Be in the Express Entry pool and have an Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code;
		Meet language requirements
		Have at least one year of post-secondary education or training;
		Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training in an in-demand skilled occupation;
		Get proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required by the SINP;
		Have a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade, if your work experience is in a skilled trade;
		Have enough money to settle in the province and have a settlement plan.

Saskatchewan Experience Category

It has six pathways. The requirements are mentioned in the below table:

Category	Job offer required?	Requirements
Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit	Yes	Have a valid work permit,
		Have a permanent, full-time job offer from in an eligible job,
		Have worked for at least six months for the employer offering the permanent job,
		Meet the language requirement of CLB 4,
		Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and
		Have proof of eligibility for licensure if required.
Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit	Yes	Have been working for more than six months with a valid work permit for the employer offering a job; or,
		Have previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months;
		Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in the following National Occupation Classification (NOC) occupations:
		NOC 8431: General Farm Worker
		NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker
		Meet other criteria of the sub-category.
Health Professionals	Yes	Requirements differ for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. However, generally, the candidate must
		Have a valid work permit,
		Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter,
		Have a permanent, full-time job offer,
		Must meet other requirements.
Hospitality Sector Project	Yes	Have a valid work permit for Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6453); Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6641); or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6661),
		Be employed in Saskatchewan for at least six months, working for an approved employer;
		Have a permanent, full-time job offer from an approved employer;
		Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
		Have at least a high school education,
		Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.
Long Haul Truck Driver Project	Yes	Have been working for an approved trucking firm for at least six months with a work permit,
		Have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s license,
		Have a full-time, permanent job offer from their employer,
		Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter, and
		Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.
Students	Yes	Have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree outside or in Saskatchewan,
		Meet the language requirement of CLB 4,
		Have worked for at least six months in Saskatchewan,
		Hold a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP),
		Have a permanent, full-time job offer in their field of study from a Saskatchewan employer in an eligible occupation,
		Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

Entrepreneur and Farm Category 

Sub-Category	Requirements
Entrepreneur Sub-Category	Must have at least three years of entrepreneurial experience within the past 10 years,
	Must have a minimum equity investment of $300,000 CAD in Regina or Saskatoon, or of $200,000 CAD in another Saskatchewan community.
	Must have a Business Establishment Plan (BEP);
	Must own at least one-third of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan (unless their total investment is $1,000,000 CAD or higher);
	Must create or maintain at least two jobs for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents in Saskatchewan (if business is in Regina or Saskatoon),
	If you’re purchasing a business in Saskatoon or Regina, you must maintain the number of Canadian or permanent resident workers at the time of purchase,
	You must live in Saskatchewan with your family,
	You must sign a business performance agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan, which will be provided by the SINP after the application is approved.
	The business must meet additional requirements.
Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category	Must have relevant farm operation knowledge and experience,
	Must have a viable, considered proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity.
	The Young Farmer Stream has additional requirements:
	Must have at least three years of experience in farm ownership, farm management or practical farming experience,
	Must have the potential to supplement your farming income with your spouse/common-law partner’s marketable employment skills, based on education and experience.

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

This is for international graduates (from post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan) willing to start a business in Saskatchewan.

Category	Requirements
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category	At least 21 years old
	Completed a full-time post-secondary degree or diploma that is at least two years in duration from a Saskatchewan designated learning institution
	Valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for minimum of two years
	Lived in Saskatchewan for the duration of their Academic program
	Language requirement of CLB 7.

Eligibility Criteria

• ECA
• 60 points in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) point assessment grid.
• Minimum CLB score of 4 or IELTS score of 6.0
• 1 year of skilled work experience
• Valid job offer depends upon the stream you choose to apply
• The job must be in the NOC skill level 0, A, or B
• Willing to settle in Saskatchewan

Steps to Apply

STEP 1: Check your eligibility through Y-Axis Canada SINP Points Calculator.

STEP 2: Review the SINP selection criteria

STEP 3: Arrange the checklist of requirements

STEP 4: Apply for SINP

STEP 5: Migrate to Saskatchewan, Canada

 

Saskatchewan PNP Draws in 2024

Month	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
October	1	19
September	1	89
August	-	-
July	1	13
June	1	120
April	1	15
March	2	35
January	1	13

 

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