Saskatchewan PNP

Saskatchewan PNP

Saskatchewan PNP

/Saskatchewan PNP/

Introduction

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a way to immigrate to Canada. Through the SINP, the Province of Saskatchewan invites residency applications from non-Canadians who want to make Saskatchewan their home and nominates successful applicants to the federal government for permanent residency in Canada.

The SINP accepts applications under three categories: International Skilled Worker Category, Saskatchewan Experience Category, Entrepreneur and Farm Category.

International Skilled Worker Category includes:

Saskatchewan Experience Category includes:

Entrepreneur and Farm Category includes:

On November 25, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan announced Hard-To-Fill Skills Pilot to recruit workers.  The sectors with the highest labour demands include health, manufacturing, agriculture, ag-tech, construction, hospitality and retail.

International Healthcare Worker EOI

The SINP has launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest Pool. This pool will help connect healthcare workers with job opportunities being offered by Saskatchewan healthcare sector employers. An International Healthcare Worker EOI submission is not an application to the SINP. It is a pre-application form which allows you to fill out an online form to indicate your interest in working in Saskatchewan in a selected Health sector occupation and show your qualifications.

If you are selected and receive an employment offer, you may be eligible for the SINP’s International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer or the Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot. However, foreign workers who receive an employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer do not need to create an EOI profile but can apply directly to the categories mentioned above.

The International Healthcare Workers EOI system is open to the following Health sector occupations:

NOCOccupation Titles
12111Health Information Management Practitioner
21120Public and environmental health and safety professionals
22232Occupational health and safety specialists
31301Registered Nurse and Registered Psychiatric Nurse
31201Chiropractors
31302Nurse Practitioner
32103Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
31303Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
31120Pharmacist
31112Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
31202Physiotherapists
32109Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
31203Occupational Therapist
32120Medical laboratory technologists
32121Medical radiation technologists
32122Medical sonographers
32123Cardiology Technologist and Electrophysiological Diagnostic Technologist
32124Pharmacy Technician
32129Other medical technologists and technicians
33103Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
32212Dental technologists and technicians
33100Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
32101Licensed practical nurses
32102Paramedical occupations
33109Other assisting occupations in support of health services
33102Nurse aides, orderlies and patient associates
31200Psychologists
41301Therapists in counselling and related to specialized therapies

International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer Category

Requirements: 

  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP point assessment grid
  • Have at least one-year work experience in the past 10 years in your intended occupation
  • Have a language score of at least CLB 4; some employers or regulators may ask for scores that are higher than CLB 4
  • Be eligible for Saskatchewan licensing (if your intended occupation is in a regulated profession or compulsory apprenticeship trade)
  • Have an offer of permanent, full-time job in Saskatchewan, and the position is in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan


International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway

Requirements:

  • Meet the following work experience requirements:
    • If applying from in Saskatchewan: Currently working in Saskatchewan and have worked full-time (30+ hours per week) for at least six months for the employer offering you the job (in an eligible occupation). If you have not been working for your supporting employer full-time for at least six months, then you must have at least one-year of work experience in your occupation within the last five years.
    • If applying from inside or outside of Canada: One year of high-skilled related work experience in the past five years in your intended eligible occupation.
  • Meet the following language requirements:
    • If currently working for the employer offering you the job, meet the language requirements established by your employer in your job offer. Your employer will be assessing your language ability.
    • If not currently working for the employer offering you the job, have English and/or French language ability of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or higher.
  • Be eligible for Saskatchewan licensing (if applicable to your occupation): NOC 21311 – Computer Engineers (except software engineers and designers), NOC 21231 – Software Engineers and Designers, NOC 21211 – Data Scientists and NOC 21310 – Electrical and Electronics Engineers will be required to:
  • Have a post-secondary education that relates to the job you’ve been offered (Master’s or Bachelor’s degree; or a three-year degree at a university or college; or a diploma that requires two years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution).
  • Attest to your intent to work and reside in Saskatchewan.
  • Have an offer for an eligible permanent, full-time technology or innovation sector job in Saskatchewan. You will need a valid SINP Job Approval Letter to show proof. Employers must register with the SINP and obtain the Job Approval Letter. They will then provide the Job Approval Letter to you if you meet their hiring qualifications.

Those accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry pool may also be eligible through this stream. 

The following high-skilled technology and innovation occupations are eligible through this stream:

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


International Skilled Worker: Occupations In-Demand Category

Requirements:

  • Live outside of Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada
  • Are not a refugee claimant
  • Score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the SINP point assessment grid
  • Have a language score of at least CLB 4
  • Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that’s comparable to that in Canada, earned a diploma, certificate or degree; for education outside of Canada, you must submit an ECA; individuals who have completed trades or job training as part of their high school education must instead apply for Saskatchewan licensure
  • Have work experience that is high skilled and not on the Excluded Occupation List
    • 1-year of full-time paid work experience over the past 10 years; the work experience must be in a high skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
  • Work experience related to your occupation and education
  • Provide proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required for your occupation
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan

As of August 17, 2022, applicants to the SINP Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry programs must have proof of settlement funds that meet the new requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). All permanent residency applications submitted to IRCC that require settlement funds must meet the new requirements as of June 9, 2022.

The Excluded Occupation List

NOCOccupation Title
00010Legislators
00011Senior government managers and officials
00014Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services
10019Other administrative services managers
11100Financial auditors and accountants
11103Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
12104Employment insurance and revenue officers
12201Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
12203Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
13200Customs, ship and other brokers
14103Court clerks and related court services occupations
21100Physicists and astronomers
21102Geoscientists and oceanographers
21103Meteorologists and climatologists
21109Other professional occupations in physical sciences
21111Forestry professionals
21201Landscape architects
21202Urban and land use planners
21332Petroleum engineers
21390Aerospace engineers
30010Managers in health care
31100Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101Specialists in surgery
31102General practitioners and family physicians
31103Veterinarians
31110Dentists
31111Optometrists
31112Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120Pharmacists
31121Dietitians and nutritionists
31202Physiotherapists
31204Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
31209Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
31300Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31302Nurse practitioners
31303Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
32100Opticians
32101Licensed practical nurses
32103Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
32104Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
32109Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110Denturists
32111Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32200Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
32201Massage therapists
32209Other practitioners of natural healing
40010Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration
40011Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration
40012Government managers – education policy development and program administration
40019Other managers in public administration
40021School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
40040Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
40041Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
40042Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
41100Judges
41101Lawyers and Quebec notaries
41201Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
41220Secondary school teachers
41221Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
41301Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
41302Religious leaders
41310Police investigators and other investigative occupations
41311Probation and parole officers
41407Program officers unique to government
42100Police officers (except commissioned)
42101Firefighters
42102Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
42200Paralegal and related occupations
42201Social and community service workers
42204Religion workers
43203Border services, customs, and immigration officers
43204Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces
44200Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
50010Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
50011Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
50012Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
51100Librarians
51101Conservators and curators
51102Archivists
51110Editors
51111Authors and writers (except technical)
51112Technical writers
51113Journalists
51114Translators, terminologists and interpreters
51120Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
51121Conductors, composers and arrangers
51122Musicians and singers
52100Library and public archive technicians
52110Film and video camera operators
52111Graphic arts technicians
52112Broadcast technicians
52113Audio and video recording technicians
52114Announcers and other broadcasters
52119Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
52120Graphic designers and illustrators
52121Interior designers and interior decorators
53100Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries
53110Photographers
53111Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
53120Dancers
53121Actors, comedians and circus performers
53122Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
53123Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
53124Artisans and craftspersons
53125Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products
53200Athletes
53201Coaches
53202Sports officials and referees
54100Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
55109Other performers
62010Retail sales supervisors
62020Food service supervisors
62023Customer and information services supervisors
62201Funeral directors and embalmers
63100Insurance agents and brokers
63101Real estate agents and salespersons
63210Hairstylists and barbers
63220Shoe repairers and shoemakers
64100Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers
72022Supervisors, printing and related occupations
72102Sheet metal workers
72204Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
72205Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
72302Gas fitters
72405Machine fitters
72406Elevator constructors and mechanics
72420Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
72600Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
72602Deck officers, water transport
72603Engineer officers, water transport
72604Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
73310Railway and yard locomotive engineers
73402Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
80022Managers in aquaculture
83101Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
83120Fishing masters and officers
83121Fishermen / women
92013Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
92015Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
92020Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
92021Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
92022Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
92024Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
92101Water and waste treatment plant operators
93102Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators


International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry Category

Requirements:

  • Have a valid Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Code
  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP point assessment grid
  • Have a language test result that meets the federal Express Entry language requirements
  • Have completed post-secondary school or training that is comparable to at least one year of Canadian education; you must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree related to your intended occupation; for all education outside Canada, you must submit an educational credential assessment
  • Have experience in a job that is not on the Excluded Occupation List: 1-year work experience in the past 10 years for skilled professionals (not tradespeople); or 2 years work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years for skilled tradespeople; or 1 year work experience in Canada in the past three years (skilled tradespeople and skilled professionals)
  • Your above work experience must be in the field of your completed post-secondary education or training
  • Your work experience must be related to your job and education
  • Show proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required for your occupation
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.

As of August 17, 2022, applicants to the SINP Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry programs must have proof of settlement funds that meet the new requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). All permanent residency applications submitted to IRCC that require settlement funds must meet the new requirements as of June 9, 2022.

The Excluded Occupation List

NOCOccupation Title
00010Legislators
00011Senior government managers and officials
00014Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services
10019Other administrative services managers
11100Financial auditors and accountants
11103Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
12104Employment insurance and revenue officers
12201Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
12203Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
13200Customs, ship and other brokers
14103Court clerks and related court services occupations
21100Physicists and astronomers
21102Geoscientists and oceanographers
21103Meteorologists and climatologists
21109Other professional occupations in physical sciences
21111Forestry professionals
21201Landscape architects
21202Urban and land use planners
21332Petroleum engineers
21390Aerospace engineers
30010Managers in health care
31100Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101Specialists in surgery
31102General practitioners and family physicians
31103Veterinarians
31110Dentists
31111Optometrists
31112Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120Pharmacists
31121Dietitians and nutritionists
31202Physiotherapists
31204Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
31209Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
31300Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31302Nurse practitioners
31303Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
32100Opticians
32101Licensed practical nurses
32103Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
32104Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
32109Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110Denturists
32111Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32200Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
32201Massage therapists
32209Other practitioners of natural healing
40010Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration
40011Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration
40012Government managers – education policy development and program administration
40019Other managers in public administration
40021School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
40040Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
40041Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
40042Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
41100Judges
41101Lawyers and Quebec notaries
41201Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
41220Secondary school teachers
41221Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
41301Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
41302Religious leaders
41310Police investigators and other investigative occupations
41311Probation and parole officers
41407Program officers unique to government
42100Police officers (except commissioned)
42101Firefighters
42102Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
42200Paralegal and related occupations
42201Social and community service workers
42204Religion workers
43203Border services, customs, and immigration officers
43204Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces
44200Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
50010Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
50011Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
50012Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
51100Librarians
51101Conservators and curators
51102Archivists
51110Editors
51111Authors and writers (except technical)
51112Technical writers
51113Journalists
51114Translators, terminologists and interpreters
51120Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
51121Conductors, composers and arrangers
51122Musicians and singers
52100Library and public archive technicians
52110Film and video camera operators
52111Graphic arts technicians
52112Broadcast technicians
52113Audio and video recording technicians
52114Announcers and other broadcasters
52119Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
52120Graphic designers and illustrators
52121Interior designers and interior decorators
53100Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries
53110Photographers
53111Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
53120Dancers
53121Actors, comedians and circus performers
53122Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
53123Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
53124Artisans and craftspersons
53125Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products
53200Athletes
53201Coaches
53202Sports officials and referees
54100Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
55109Other performers
62010Retail sales supervisors
62020Food service supervisors
62023Customer and information services supervisors
62201Funeral directors and embalmers
63100Insurance agents and brokers
63101Real estate agents and salespersons
63210Hairstylists and barbers
63220Shoe repairers and shoemakers
64100Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers
72022Supervisors, printing and related occupations
72102Sheet metal workers
72204Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
72205Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
72302Gas fitters
72405Machine fitters
72406Elevator constructors and mechanics
72420Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
72600Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
72602Deck officers, water transport
72603Engineer officers, water transport
72604Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
73310Railway and yard locomotive engineers
73402Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
80022Managers in aquaculture
83101Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
83120Fishing masters and officers
83121Fishermen / women
92013Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
92015Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
92020Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
92021Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
92022Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
92024Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
92101Water and waste treatment plant operators
93102Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators

International Skilled Worker: Hard-To-Fill Skills Pilot Category

Requirements:

  1. Have at least one year of full-time work experience in the past three years (in your intended occupation); or six months full-time (780 hours) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter
  2. Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
  3. Have completed secondary school (high school) or higher level education. If your studies were not completed in Canada, you will need to submit an ECA
    • Nominations issued for NOC 73300 – Transport Truck Drivers will be conditional until proof is provided to the SINP that you have received the required licensing and endorsements from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) to maintain your nomination. You must provide proof of completion of Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) and that you hold a valid Class 1A licence issued by SGI to drive power units and semi-trucks, and trucks with trailer(s) or vehicle(s) in tow where the gross vehicle weight of the towed unit(s) exceeds 4,600 kg. A valid Class 2A licence issued by SGI will be required for all other types of transport trucks.
  4. Have an SINP-approved offer for a permanent, full-time job in Saskatchewan. You will need a valid SINP Job Approval Letter from your employer to show proof. The offer must be in one of the following occupations:

NOCOccupation Title
14400Shippers and receivers
14401Storekeepers and partspersons
14404Dispatchers
32109Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
33102Nurse aides, orderlies and patient associates
33103Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
33109Other assisting occupations in support of health services
44101Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations*
64314Hotel front desk clerks
65102Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers
65200Food and beverage servers
65201Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
65310Light duty cleaners
65312Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners
73201General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
73300Transport truck drivers
73400Heavy Equipment operators (except crane)
75101Material handlers
75110Construction trades helpers and labourers
84120Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
85100Livestock labourers
85101Harvesting labourers
85111Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers
94105Metalworking and forging machine operators
94106Machining tool operators
94120Sawmill machine operators
94140Process control and machine operators, food, beverage and associated processing
94141Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers
94204Mechanical assemblers and inspectors
94213Industrial painters, coaters and Metal finishing process operators
95101Labourers in Metal fabrication
95106Labourers in food, beverage and associated Products processing
95109Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

Saskatchewan Experience Category: Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit Category

Requirements:

  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation, or in a designated trade
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
  • Have worked for at least six-months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter, with a valid work permit.  The work experience must be consecutive work experience
  • Have a valid work permit issued by IRCC (open or closed). Refugee claimants in Canada who are claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada are not eligible to apply
    • If IRCC has issued an open work permit to you and your spouse was the principal applicant in the work permit application, the SINP may request additional documentation. SINP staff will request proof that you and your spouse reside in Saskatchewan
  • Have at least a score of CLB4 if your job offer is in a NOC TEER 4 or 5 designated trade
  • Can show you are eligible for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan


Saskatchewan Experience Category: Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit Category

Requirements:

  • Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job must be a NOC of:
    • NOC 885100: Livestock labourers
    • NOC 85101: Harvesting labourers
    • NOC 84120: Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
    • NOC 85103: Nursery and Greenhouse labourers
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
  • Have worked for at least six-months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter, with a valid work permit. The work experience must be consecutive work experience.
    • Your work permit must be for:
      • Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program
      • International Experience Canada
      • Temporary Foreign Worker Program; or
      • The Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel
  • Have completed secondary school (high school) or higher level education
  • Have a minimum language score of CLB4 if your job offer is in a NOC TEER 4 occupation.  


Saskatchewan Experience Category: Health Professionals Category

This sub-category is for skilled workers who have been working full-time in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit for at least six months as a Physician, Nurse, or Other health professional and meet the criteria of the sub-category.

Requirements:

  • Have a valid work permit
  • Have worked for at least six-months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter. The work experience does not need to be consecutive work experience
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer of the following position:
    • Physician – the job offer is:
      • Issued by a provincial health authority or the health education institution where you are currently working.
      • Verified with documents that describe your permanent arrangement to practice medicine in Saskatchewan. These could be:
        • A business plan or contract.
        • A partnership agreement.
        • Other documents describing your practice.
    • Nurse – the job offer if from:
    • Other health professional – the job offer if from:
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
  • Have proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires certification or licensure
  • Have a minimum language score of CLB4 if your job offer is in a NOC TEER level “4” occupation.


Saskatchewan Experience Category: Hospitality Sector Project Category

Requirements:

  • Have a valid work permit through a LMIA for:
    • NOC 65200 – Food/Beverage Server
    • NOC 65201 – Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper
    • NOC 65310 – Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff
  • Have finished at least Grade 12 (or equivalent)
  • Work for an employer that has been approved by the SINP to participate in the Hospitality Sector Project
  • Have worked for at least six-months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter, with a valid work permit.  The work experience must be consecutive work experience
  • Have a job offer of permanent, full-time work from an approved Saskatchewan Hospitality employer
  • Have at least CLB4 or higher language ability
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter


Saskatchewan Experience Category: Long Haul Truck Driver Project Category

Requirements:

  • Have worked for at least six-months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter, with a valid work permit. The work experience must be consecutive work experience
  • Have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s licence
  • Have a full-time, permanent job offer from your employer. Your employer must be an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan
  • Have at least CLB4 or higher English language ability
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter


Saskatchewan Experience Category: Students Category

Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan institute Requirements:

  • Have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan
  • Worked for a minimum of 6 months (or 780 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan. Eligible types of work experience include: on-campus, off-campus, co-op terms, graduate fellowships, or on a post-graduate work permit
  • Hold a valid Post-Graduate Work Permit or Open Work Permit issued under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer in your field of study from an approved Saskatchewan employer. The job shoud be:
    • In NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation, or in a designated trade
    • Related to your field of study and requires a post-secondary education
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
  • Have a minimum language score of CLB 4 if your job offer is in a designated trade occupation NOC TEER 4 or 5

Students who have graduated from an institute in Canada Requirements:

  • Have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree from a program equivalent to at least one academic year (8 months) of full-time study from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada (outside of Saskatchewan)
  • Worked after graduation with a post-grad work permit for at least six consecutive months (minimum 780 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan in a job related to your field of study
  • Hold a valid Post-Graduate Work Permit or Open Work Permit issued under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job shoud be:
    • In NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation
    • In a designated trade
    • Related to your field of study and requires a post-secondary education
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
  • Have a minimum language score of CLB 4 if your job offer is in a designated trade occupation NOC TEER 4 or 5

Entrepreneur and Farm Category: Entrepreneur Category

Requirements:

  • Have a minimum of $500,000 (CAD) in Net Business and Personal Assets
  • Have at least three years of relevant business management or entrepreneurial experience gained in the past ten years
  • Plan to invest a minimum of $300,000 (CAD) in Regina and Saskatoon, or a minimum of $200,000 (CAD) in all other Saskatchewan communities
  • Ownership of at least one-third (33 1/3 per cent) of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan, unless your total investment is $1 million CAD or higher
  • Create two employment opportunities in Saskatchewan for Canadians or permanent residents
  • Complete the Points Assessment Grid in order to be scored

Candidates cannot change their business plan after applying and cannot change their Business Performance Agreement after SINP approval. You can visit the following page for information about starting a business in Saskatchewan: Immigrate and Start a Business.


Entrepreneur and Farm Category: International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

Requirements:

  • Are at least 21 years of age
  • Have completed a full-time post-secondary degree or diploma of at least two years from an eligible Saskatchewan institution
  • Have a valid Post-Graduate Work Permit, with at least 24 months remaining
  • Have lived in Saskatchewan during their academic program (no distance-learning programs or accelerated academic program are eligible)
  • Have a minimum CLB level of 7
  • Reside in Saskatchewan
  • Actively own and operate a business in Saskatchewan for at least one year prior to applying
  • Own at least one-third (33%) of the business and take part in the day-to-day management. Ownership must be the result of a verifiable investment made directly by the applicant, either from their own equity or from an eligible source
  • Demonstrate that the business is generating the minimum required revenue amount after one year of operation
  • Sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) with the Government of Saskatchewan

Those who meet eligibility criteria and are invited to apply and must be able to show knowledge of their Business Establishment Plan (BEP).


Entrepreneur and Farm Category: Farm Owner and Operator Category

Requirements:

  • Have a personal net worth of at least $500,000 (CAD)
  • Make a “good faith” deposit of $75,000 (CAD) in trust
  • Have at least three years experience in Farm ownership, Farm management, or Practical farming experience
  • Make an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for at least five working days
  • Invest a minimum of $150,000 (CAD)
  • Score at least 55 points on the Farm Owner/Operator Category Intent Grid

Young Farmer Stream:

The Young Farmer stream was created to allow young farm families to establish their lives and farming operations in rural areas of Saskatchewan.

Young Farmer Stream Requirements:

  • Have a personal net worth of at least $300,000 (CAD)
  • Be under the age of 40 at the time of your application
  • Have at least three years experience in Farm ownership, Farm management, or Practical farming experience
  • You or your spouse must have employment skills, based on education and experience, to supplement your farming income


SINP broadens Existing Work Permit stream to encompass 279 additional occupations.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is expanding its Existing Work Permit stream to make temporary foreign workers in lower and intermediate-skilled jobs eligible for permanent residency.

“Through this expansion, our government is improving worker retention and directly addressing labour market gaps that Saskatchewan employers currently face,” says Martensville-Warman MLA Terry Jenson

“Creating more permanent residency opportunities for displaced Ukrainians and other international workers, is just another way our government is further supporting Saskatchewan’s businesses and economy.”

The Existing Work Permit stream of the SINP has until now only allowed newcomers in high-skilled occupations and designated trades to be eligible for permanent residency.

Permit holders can now apply in an additional 279 occupations, including farm labourers, truck drivers, retail sales, nurse aides and equipment operators.