The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is an immigration program for the province of Saskatchewan. The program nominates eligible immigrants for permanent residency in the province with the help of the IRCC. The program caters to different categories with its three streams, the International Skilled Worker, the Saskatchewan Experience stream and the Entrepreneur and Farm stream.
What are the categories under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
The three SINP categories and their subcategories are as follows:
- International Skilled Worker
- International Skilled Worker: Employment offer
- International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway
- International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand
- International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
- Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot
- Saskatchewan Experience
- Skilled Worker with Existing Work permit
- Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work permit
- Health Professionals
- Hospitality Sector project
- Long-Haul Truck Driver Project
- Students
- Entrepreneur and Farm
- Entrepreneur category
- International Graduate Entrepreneur category
- Farm Owner and Operator category
What are the requirements of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Here’s a look at the requirements for each category under the SINP
International Skilled Worker: Employment offer
This stream is for skilled workers with a valid job offer in Saskatchewan who intend to reside in the province after nomination. The applicant must also:
- Score at least 60 points on the SINP point assessment
- Have a year of work experience in the past 10 years
- Have a language score of CLB level 4
- Be eligible for licensing in Saskatchewan in their occupation
- Have a full-time permanent job offer in Saskatchewan
- Ensure their job is within the NOC TEER level 0, 1, 2 or 3
International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway
The category caters to workers in high-skilled technological and innovative sectors. Applicants under this category can apply under the non-Express entry or the Express entry routes. Such applicants must:
| Non-Express entry route | Express entry route |
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Have a valid Express Entry profile and
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| Meet language requirements of CLB 5 | Meet language requirements |
| Be eligible for Saskatchewan licensing | Be eligible for Saskatchewan licensing |
| Have a post-secondary education related to the occupation | Have a post-secondary education related to the occupation |
| Intend to work and reside in the province | Intend to work and reside in the province |
| Have a valid offer for a tech or innovation sector job in Saskatchewan | Have a valid offer for a tech or innovation sector job in Saskatchewan |
International Skilled Worker: Occupation in-Demand
Applicants under this stream must:
- Live outside Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada
- Not be a refugee claimant
- Score at least 60 points in the SINP point assessment
- Have a CLB level 4 score
- Have a post-secondary education, training or have a diploma related to their occupation
- Have required work experience in a related high-skilled occupation
- Have professional status or license
- Be able to meet settlement funds and have a settlement plan
International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
The program is for skilled workers who fulfil the following criteria:
- Do not have a job offer in Saskatchewan
- Live abroad or in Canada
- Are in the IRCC Express Entry pool
Hard-to-find Skills Pilot
The pilot is for intermediate to low-skilled workers who:
- Have a job offer for a suitable job in Saskatchewan
- Live in Canada or abroad
Saskatchewan Experience: Skilled Worker with Existing work permit
This category is for skilled workers with previous experience working in the province. They must:
- Have a valid work permit issued by the IRCC
- Have at least 6 months of full-time work experience working on a valid work permit
- Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer
- Have a valid SINP Job approval letter
- Have a CLB level 4 score
- Be eligible for licensure in the province
Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with an existing Work permit
Applicants under this stream must:
- Have a permanent full-time job offer in an eligible occupation from a Saskatchewan employer
- Have a SINP job approval letter
- Have at least 6 months of full-time work experience
- Have a secondary school level or higher education
- Have a CLB level 4 score
Health Professionals
The stream caters to health professionals with work experience in the province. Such candidates must:
- Have at least 6 months of experience as a Physician, Nurse or other health professionals
- Intend to work and reside in Saskatchewan
Hospitality Sector project
The category is for workers in the Hospitality sector who meet the eligibility requirements below.
- Currently, work in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit
- Work with a SINP approved Hospitality employer for at least 6 months
- Work as a Food/ Beverage server, Food counter attendant/ helper or Housekeeping/ Cleaning Staff
- Intend to reside and work in the province
Long Haul Truck driver project
The category is for long-haul truck drivers with experience in Saskatchewan. Applicants must:
- Have work experience of at least 6 months
- Have a Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s license
- Have a full-time permanent job offer with a Saskatchewan trucking firm
- Have a CLB level 4 score
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval letter
Students
Students who graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada can apply under this category. Such candidates must:
- Graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan or other provinces in Canada
- Have at least 6 months of work experience
- Hold a valid post-graduation work permit or an Open work permit
- Have a permanent full-time job offer in your field of study
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval letter
- Have a minimum CLB level 4 score
Entrepreneur Category
This category allows foreign nationals to start or partner in a business in Saskatchewan. Candidates are required to submit an Expression of Interest to the SINP for consideration. Candidates are then selected and invited based on their points score.
International Graduate Entrepreneur category
The category is for international graduates of a Saskatchewan institution who want to become an entrepreneur in Saskatchewan. Candidates are selected based on their points score after they submit an Expression of Interest.
Farm Owner and Operator Category
The category is for Farm owners and operators with experience in farming and sufficient capital to buy and operate a farm.
The SINP point assessment grid
Applicants for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program must score at least 60 points to be eligible under the International Skilled Worker category.
The points assigned for each criterion are as follows:
| Labour Market Success | |
| Education and Training | |
| Master’s or Doctorate degree | 23 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 20 |
| Trade certification equivalent to journeyperson status in Saskatchewan | 20 |
| Canadian equivalent diploma at university, college etc | 15 |
| Canadian equivalent diploma of at least two semesters at a university, college etc | 12 |
| Skilled Work Experience (work experience in the last 5 years before application) | |
| 5 years | 5 |
| 4 years | 4 |
| 3 years | 3 |
| 2 years | 2 |
| Less than a year | 0 |
| Language ability in English or French | |
| CLB 8 or higher | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 18 |
| CLB 6 | 16 |
| CLB 5 | 14 |
| CLB 4 | 12 |
| No language test result | 0 |
| Second language test in English or French | |
| Less than 18 | 0 |
| 18-21 | 8 |
| 22-34 | 12 |
| 35-45 | 10 |
| 46-50 | 8 |
| Above 50 years | 0 |
| Connection to Saskatchewan Labour Market | |
| High-skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer for the Employment Offer subcategory | 30 |
| For occupation in-demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry subcategories | |
| Close family relative in Saskatchewan | 20 |
| Past work experience in Saskatchewan | 5 |
| Past student experience in Saskatchewan | 5 |
Final Word
The article should give you an idea of the different immigration pathways to Saskatchewan. The program caters to various applicants, be it express entry candidates, high-skilled workers, students and entrepreneurs. In 2022, immigration added over 9,764 people to Saskatchewan’s population in the fourth quarter alone. This was a 196.9% increase from 2021, showing the province’s growing popularity as a newcomer destination.
