The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) offers skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates multiple pathways to permanent residence in Saskatchewan — a province with strong demand in agriculture, trades, and healthcare.
Overview of SINP
Saskatchewan administers the SINP to meet provincial labour market needs. The program has streams for workers already in Saskatchewan, workers abroad, and international graduates. Saskatchewan is unique in that its economy depends heavily on agriculture, mining, and natural resources — sectors that drive many of its immigration priorities.
International Skilled Worker — Occupations In-Demand
This is the primary SINP stream for workers outside Canada. Candidates submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the SINP pool. Saskatchewan draws from the pool based on occupation demand and invites candidates to apply for a nomination. Minimum requirements: job offer (for some occupations) or enough SINP points without one, language at CLB 4-7 depending on occupation, education credential equivalent to Canadian requirements, and one year of related work experience within the last 10 years.
Saskatchewan Express Entry
For candidates already in the federal Express Entry pool, Saskatchewan can send invitations based on occupation and connection to Saskatchewan. A Saskatchewan nomination adds 600 CRS points. Saskatchewan has prioritized specific occupations including healthcare, construction, agriculture, and technology in its Express Entry draws.
Entrepreneur Stream
For business owners looking to start or acquire a business in Saskatchewan. Minimum net worth of $500,000, investment of at least $300,000 (or $200,000 outside Regina and Saskatoon), and active management of the business. The process includes a business establishment phase on a work permit, after which a nomination is issued if business performance commitments have been met.
In-Demand Occupations
Saskatchewan regularly publishes its list of in-demand occupations. Consistently high-demand sectors include: agriculture (farm operators, agrologists, agricultural equipment technicians), construction trades (carpenters, electricians, heavy equipment operators, welders), healthcare (registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians), and transportation (long-haul truck drivers).
SINP Points System
SINP uses its own points grid (not Express Entry's CRS) to rank EOI candidates. Points are awarded for: connection to Saskatchewan (job offer, relatives in province, previous Saskatchewan work/study), occupation in demand, work experience, education, language, and age. Minimum threshold scores vary by stream. Review Saskatchewan's SINP scoring grid on the provincial website to calculate your approximate score before submitting an EOI.