Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program

Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP)

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
  • Nominates successful applicants to the federal government for permanent residency in Canada

The SINP is only one of the steps toward becoming a permanent resident in Saskatchewan. All approved applicants must also apply for residency through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Canadian Immigration
Commission. There are three categories under which an interested applicant can apply for SINP:

1. International Skilled Worker:

for skilled worker who want to work and live in Saskatchewan. You’ll need to meet the SINP criteria and have factors that will help you settle successfully in Saskatchewan, including but not limited to: education, skilled work experience,
and English or French Language ability.

a. International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer

Eligibility:

You may qualify for this sub-category if you live outside Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada, are not a refugee claimant and:

  • Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (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 Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4.
    • Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for language scores that are higher than CLB 4;
  • Show proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure, if your intended occupation is in a regulated profession or compulsory apprenticeship trade;
    • You’ll need this as part of your SINP application. To see if your intended occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan, go to Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements.
  • Have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan. You’ll need a valid SINP Job Approval Letter to show proof of this. There is no specific list of jobs, but your offer is required to be in an occupation in
    the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B” or “0”, or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan.

    • Food and Beverage Servers/Persons should apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category. Health Professionals should apply under the Health Professionals sub-category.

b. International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:

  • Want to live and work in Saskatchewan;
  • Are in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Express Entry Pool; and
  • Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but the criteria published on the official website at the time of submission will be considered for your application.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this sub-category, you must pay a non-refundable $350 application fee online by Visa or Mastercard. It is the last step required in order to submit your application. You may qualify for this sub-category if you live
outside Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada, are not a refugee claimant and:

  • Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid;
  • Have a language test result that meets the federal Express Entry language requirements.
  • Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that’s comparable to the Canadian education system of at least one year in length. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
    • For all education obtained outside Canada, such as an academic or technical degree, diploma or certificate, you must submit an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization, as per IRCC’s list of
      approved organizations.
    • Individuals who have completed trades or vocational training as part of their high school education are not required to submit an ECA, but must instead apply for Saskatchewan licensure. For additional information on working
      in Saskatchewan in a trade, regulated or non-regulated occupation, please visit Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements.
  • Have experience in an occupation that is high skilled and not on the Excluded Occupation List. Please see Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for more information regarding eligible occupations.
    • The minimum required work experience in your high skilled occupation is:
      • For skilled professionals (not tradespeople): one year work experience in the past 10 years; or
      • For skilled tradespeople: two years work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
      • One 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, training or apprenticeship. This education must be comparable to the Canadian education system of at least one year in length.
    • Your work experience must be directly related to your occupation and education. Your intended occupation is the occupation you select for your application.
    • Please refer to SINP Requirements Related to Professional Status or Licensure to see if your occupation requires specific SINP education requirements.
  • You may be required to provide proof of Professional Status or proof of eligibility for Licensure (for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standards in Canada and/or Saskatchewan) for your occupation.
    • Please see Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for these requirements. If you are requested to provide this proof, your application will be held for processing until proof is provided. Do not
      provide licensure documents unless asked to provide them by SINP staff.
    • You must include all other required documents in your application. Missing documents will result in your incomplete application being returned. Your application fee will not be refunded.
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.

To apply for this sub-category, you must submit an Expression of Interest. Candidates that are eligible and meet selection criteria will receive an invitation to submit an application. The points scores associated with an Expression of
Interest profile will determine the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Those with high scores within the pool of candidates will have a greater chance of being invited to apply. When you receive an Invitation to Apply, you must pay a
non-refundable $350 application fee online by Visa or Mastercard. It is the last step required in order to submit your complete application.

c. International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:

  • Don’t have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly skilled in an in-demand occupation.
  • Meet the criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but the criteria published on the official website at the time of submission will be considered for your application.

Eligibility:

You may qualify if:

  • You 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 100 on the SINP point assessment grid
  • Have a language score of at least 4 – Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
    • Some employers may ask for language scores that are higher than CLB 4.
  • Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that’s comparable to that in Canada
  • Have earned a diploma, certificate or degree
      • For education outside of Canada, you must submit an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization (See IRCC’s list of approved organizations)
      • Individuals who have completed trades or job training as part of their high school education must instead apply for Saskatchewan

    licensure (See Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements)

  • Have work experience that is high skilled and not on the Excluded Occupation List
  • You must have a minimum of one year of full-time (minimum 30 hours per week) paid work experience in a skilled occupation over the past 10 years related to your field of education. Your work experience must be in a high skilled
    occupation (NOC “0”, “A” or “B”) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan at the time of your application. Please see Occupations In- Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for more information.
  • Your work experience must be related to your occupation and education
    • See SINP Requirements Related to Professional Status or Licensure for more information
  • You may need to provide proof of Professional Status or of eligibility for Licensure
    • See Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for more information
    • You must include all required documents in your application. Missing documents will result in your incomplete application being returned. Your application fee will not be refunded.
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan

To apply for this sub-category, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Candidates that are eligible will receive an invitation to submit an application. The points scores associated with an EOI profile will determine the
likelihood of receiving an invitation. Those with high scores within the pool of candidates will have a greater chance of being invited to apply. An International Skilled Worker EOI submission is not an application to the SINP. It is a
pre-application which allows you to fill out an online form to indicate your interest in applying to the SINP and show your qualifications.

2. Saskatchewan Experience:
for foreign national who already live and work in Saskatchewan; and would like to apply for permanent residency through the SINP.

a. Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:

  • Have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months, with a valid work permit; and
  • Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but the criteria published on the official website at the time of submission will be considered for your application.

Eligibility:

You may qualify for this stream if you:

  • Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job is required to be in National Occupation Classification (NOC) Matrix “A”, “B” or “0”; or in a designated trade;
    • Food and Beverage Servers/Persons must apply under the Hospitality Sector Pilot Project sub-category.
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and
  • Have worked for more than six months for the employer offering you the job, with a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).Your permanent, full-time job offer must be for the same position
    that you have been working in for the past six months.
  • Have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC ‘C’ occupation.
  • Have proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensure. To see if your intended occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan, go
    to Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements.

b. Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work permit

This sub-category is for semi-skilled workers who:

  • Have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months, with a valid work permit; and
  • Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but the criteria published on the official website at the time of submission will be considered for your application.

Eligibility:

You may qualify for this stream if you:

  • Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job is required to be in the following National Occupation Classification (NOC) occupations:
    • NOC 8431: General Farm Worker
    • NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and
  • Have worked for more than six months for the employer offering you the job, with a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Your permanent, full-time job offer must be for the same position
    that you have been working in for the past six months.

    • The SINP is piloting criteria changes over 2019-2021 for specific semi-skilled occupations. If you are not currently working in Saskatchewan, you can apply if you have proof that you previously worked in Saskatchewan for a
      minimum of six months as a General Farm Worker or Nursery and Greenhouse Worker.
    • Your work permit must be for one of the following programs:
      • Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program;
      • International Experience Canada; or
      • Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
  • Have completed the equivalent of a Canadian secondary school education (high school) or above, as demonstrated by a valid Educational Credential Assessment.
  • Have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC ‘C’ occupation.

c. Health Professionals

This stream is for skilled workers who:

  • Have been working full-time in Saskatchewan for at least six months, on a temporary work permit as a:
    • Physician;
    • Nurse; or
    • Other health professional.
  • Meet the SINP criteria for nomination. Criteria can change at any time, but the criteria published on the official website at the time of submission will be considered for your application.

Eligibility:

To qualify in the Physician stream, you’ll need to:

  • Have a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  • Have been practicing as a physician in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer that has been:
    • Issued by a provincial health authority or the health education institution where yo’re currently working; and/or
    • Verified with documents that describe your permanent arrangement to practice medicine in a Saskatchewan medical office. These could be:
      • A business plan or contract;
      • A partnership agreement; or
      • Other documents describing your practice.
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

To qualify in the Nurses stream, you’ll need to:

  • Have a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
  • Have been practicing as a nurse in Saskatchewan for at least six months
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer from:
    • The Saskatchewan Health Authority;
    • The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; or
    • Another publicly funded health employer.
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

To qualify in the Other Health Professions stream, you’ll need to:

  • Have a valid work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  • Have been working in an approved health job in Saskatchewan, for at least six months for the employer offering you the permanent job, in the same job position.
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer from:
    • The Saskatchewan Health Authority;
    • The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; or
    • Another health employer.
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
  • Have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC “C” occupation.
  • Have proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensure.

The SINP will also obtain:

  • A letter of support from the appropriate licensing body; and
  • A letter of support from your employer that states your position was posted as per the relevant collective agreement and remains vacant.

d. Hospitality Sector Project

This sub-category is for foreign workers who want to apply for permanent residency and:

  • Are currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit;
  • Have been working with an SINP Hospitality-approved employer for a minimum of six months (960 hours); and
  • Are working in one of the following jobs:
    • Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6513)
    • Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6711)
    • Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6731)
  • Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but the criteria published on the official website at the time of submission will be considered for your application.

Eligibility:

To apply for an SINP nomination through this sub-category, you must:

  • Have a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for one of the following:
    • Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6513)
    • Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6711)
    • Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6731)
  • The SINP is piloting criteria changes over 2019-2021 for specific semi-skilled occupations. If you are not currently working in Saskatchewan, you can apply to the Hospitality Sector category as a Food/Beverage Server if you have
    proof that you previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months as a Food/Beverage Server.
  • Have completed at least Grade 12 education (or its equivalent).
  • Work for an employer that has been approved by the SINP to participate in the Hospitality Sector Project. The SINP won’t accept applications from hospitality sector employees who begin working for their employer before the employer
    receives SINP approval.

    • To find out if your employer is SINP-approved, ask for a copy of their letter of approval.
  • Work in Saskatchewan for the employer offering the permanent job for at least six months.
  • Have an offer of permanent, full-time employment from an approved Saskatchewan Hospitality employer
  • Have at least Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 4 or higher English language ability in all four categories (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
    • See Language Requirements for SINP for more information on acceptable language assessments.
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter

Temporary Foreign Workers

If you’re a temporary foreign worker and are interested in this sub-category:

1. Your employer would have to submit a completed SINP-500-4 Hospitality Sector Recruitment and Settlement Plan to the SINP.

2. Once this plan is approved and you’ve completed the requirements for nomination, you can apply to the SINP in this sub-category.

e. Long-Haul truck Driver Project

This sub-category allows trucking firms to bring long-haul truck drivers to Saskatchewan. To qualify for this project, long-haul truck drivers:

  • Must begin working for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan on a temporary foreign work permit.
  • If an approved trucking firm offers permanent employment, the trucker may apply to the SINP for permanent resident status after at least six months employment.
  • Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but the criteria published on the official website at the time of submission will be considered for your application.

Eligibility:

To apply for SINP nomination through this sub-category, you must:

  • Be working for an SINP-approved Saskatchewan trucking firm for at least six months on a temporary work permit. The permit must be issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and based on a positive Labour Market
    Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Service Canada.

    • The SINP is piloting criteria changes over 2019-2021 for specific semi-skilled occupations. If you are not currently working in Saskatchewan, you can apply to the Long-Haul Truck Drivers category if you have proof that you
      previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months as a Long-Haul Truck Driver.
  • Have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s licence. If you are not currently working in Saskatchewan, you can apply to the Long-Haul Truck Drivers pilot without the Class 1A driver’s licence, but you will need to obtain this
    licence upon arrival in order to work in Saskatchewan.
  • Have an offer of full-time, permanent employment from your employer which must be an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan; and,
  • Have at least Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 4 or higher English language ability in all four categories (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
    • See Learning English for more information on acceptable language assessments.
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

The federal government sets the amount of nominations the SINP can make every year. The SINP also accepts a maximum number of applications for each year. No application is guaranteed to be accepted and/or nominated.

f. Students

This sub-category is for students who:

  • Have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada.
  • Want to apply for nomination by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
  • Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but the criteria published on the official website at the time of submission will be considered for your application.

Students may apply to any of the other SINP categories, if they meet their criteria.

Eligibility:

Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan institute

You may qualify in this sub-category if:

  • You’ve graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan with:
    • A certificate;
    • A diploma; or
    • A degree.
  • You’ve worked for a minimum of 6 months (or 780 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan.
    • Eligible types of work experience in Saskatchewan include:
    • On- campus;
    • Off-campus;
    • Co-op terms;
    • Graduate fellowships that can be verified by your institution; and
    • Work experience gained on a post-graduate work permit.
  • You currently hold a valid post-graduation work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
  • You have a current, permanent, full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
    • In an occupation in the National Occupation Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B”, “0” or
    • In a designated trade, or
    • A job offer that is related to your field of study and requires post-secondary education.
      • Food and Beverage Servers/Persons must apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category.
  • You have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
  • You must have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC “C” occupation.

Students who have graduated from an institute in Canada

You may qualify in this sub-category if:

  • You’ve graduated from a program equivalent to at least one academic year (8 months) of full-time study from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada (outside of Saskatchewan) with:
    • A certificate;
    • A diploma; or
    • A degree
  • You’ve applied for, and received a valid post-graduation work permit from IRCC.
  • You’ve 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 position related to your field of study.
    • Eligible types of work experience in Saskatchewan include work experience gained on a post-graduate work permit.
  • You have a current, permanent, full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
    • In an occupation in the National Occupation Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B”, “0” or
    • In a designated trade, or
    • A job offer that is related to your field of study and requires post-secondary education.
      • Food and Beverage Servers/Persons must apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category.
  • You have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
  • You must have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC ‘C’ occupation.

The federal government sets the amount of nominations the SINP can make every year. The SINP also accepts a maximum number of applications each year. No application is guaranteed to be accepted and/or nominated.

Application Process:

Submit an online profile in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry System. Once you’re accepted into the Express Entry Pool, you’ll receive a Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code. Next, follow the steps
below.

All Sub-Categories in the International Skilled Worker Category and the Saskatchewan Experience Category

1. Obtain all the required documents. Complete the required provincial and federal forms and any other federal forms that apply to your situation.

2. Review and organize your completed forms and supporting documents to ensure you have a complete application package.

3. Apply at SINP Apply Online. If you received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) as an EOI candidate, you must login using the same account that you created for your EOI profile. If you are applying with a job offer, you’ll need
to create an account.

4. Complete the different sections of your online application. Scan and upload all your completed forms and required documents in PDF format onto your online application. Keep the originals for your records.

5. Save, pay the fee (Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand subcategories only) and submit your application online. Be sure to complete, scan and submit the following to the SINP, as part of your application:

  • All provincial and federal forms you’ll need for your application; and
  • All required documents.

Your application may be rejected if documents are:

  • Missing;
  • Not translated; or
  • Unclear.

3. Entrepreneur and Farm: for those who plan to start a business or buy and operate a farm in Saskatchewan.

a. International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

There are four steps to the application and nomination process:

Step 1. Submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the SINP

Candidates can show interest in nomination for Permanent Residence as an International Graduate Entrepreneur by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Step 2. Invitation to Apply

Candidates are selected from the EOI system. Selections are made based on their score on the points criteria grid. Top scores will be invited to apply.

Step 3. Business Establishment

Approved applicants on a valid post-graduate work permit (PGWP) must operate their proposed business.

Step 4. Nomination

Once an applicant fulfills the conditions of the Business Performance Agreement (BPA), they can apply to be nominated by the SINP for permanent residency. An Expression of Interest is not an application. It is an expression of your interest
in the SINP. The SINP selects EOIs based upon the EOI Points Assessment ranking. Submitting an EOI does not guarantee selection for processing. To submit an EOI to the SINP, you must:

  • Meet the Minimum Eligibility Criteria.
  • Complete the points grid questions to calculate your EOI score.
  • Submit your EOI into the pool of candidates.

Eligibility:

  • 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 Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7.

Application:

To obtain Permanent Residence status, you must apply to IRCC with your SINP nomination. You must:

  • Ensure you maintain your legal status in Canada.
  • Have a valid TWP when you submit your application and are waiting for IRCC to process your permanent residence application.

IRCC considers your application after they receive the nomination certificate from the SINP. IRCC completes health, security and criminal reviews. If approved, they issue visas to you and your family members. They may also request any additional information, such as your BPA or BEP. IRCC is responsible for assessing eligibility for Permanent Residence. The SINP is not responsible for IRCC’s decision on Permanent Residence status.
b. Entrepreneur Application – SINP
There are four steps to the nomination process:
1.Expression of Interest (EOI) submission to the SINP

2. EOI Selection and Invitation to Submit an Application

a. Candidates’ EOIs are selected based on their points score with those with the highest points selected during each draw. The number selected is dependent on program requirements (e.g. application inventory).

b. After candidates are invited to apply, applications are processed in the order that they are received.

3. Business Establishment

4. Nomination The SINP does not provide priority processing or preferential treatment for any applications, and all applicants must meet all program requirements. The SINP does not endorse or support any Saskatchewan-based
companies or projects. An Expression of Interest is not an application. It is an expression of your interest in the SINP. Prospective immigrants will indicate their interest in operating a business and living in Saskatchewan by providing
required information about their entrepreneurial experience, assets, and Business Establishment Plan (BEP), among other factors. To submit an EOI to the SINP, you must:

  • Meet the Minimum Entry Criteria.
  • Complete the points grid questions to calculate your EOI score.
  • Submit your EOI into the pool of candidates.

Minimum Criteria:

  • Have $500,000 (CAD) at minimum in Net Business and Personal Assets;
  • Have a minimum of three years of relevant business management or entrepreneurial experience gained in the past ten years; and,
  • Intend to invest a minimum of $300,000 (CAD) in Regina and Saskatoon or a minimum of $200,000 (CAD) in all other Saskatchewan communities.

Application for Nomination:

To qualify for nomination, you and your immediate family must be residing in Saskatchewan and you must meet the terms of your BPA, including:

  • Transferring the required funds to Canada;
  • Maintaining legal status in Canada; and
  • Operating your business in accordance with your BPA for at least six months before requesting nomination.

To ensure you maintain legal status in Canada, you’re encouraged to have at least six months remaining on your TWP when you apply for nomination. You’re responsible for maintaining your legal status in Canada in line with the Immigration
and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

  • Once you’ve fulfilled your BPA and operated your business for at least six months you’ll be eligible to apply to the SINP for nomination.
  • The SINP will assess your application for nomination and advise you of the outcome. You’ll be assessed upon your compliance with your BPA and any other criteria in place at the time you started your application process.
  • Submit your application for nomination electronically, using the SINP online system. See Nomination Request – Required Documents for the list of documents you’ll need to provide.
  • If approved for nomination the SINP will:
    • Send a nomination certificate to IRCC; and,
    • Send a nomination letter to you explaining how to send your permanent residency application to the IRCC Centralized Intake Office (CIO).

c. Farm Owner and operator Application – SINP

This category is for those who’d like to move to Saskatchewan and who:

  • Have proven experience in farming;
  • Have considerable capital (money, assets) to invest in a farming operation; and
  • Plan to buy and run a farm in Saskatchewan.

Eligibility:

To be approved for nomination in this category, you’ll need all of the following:

  • Available Equity: You’ll have to provide financial documents that show a net worth of $500,000 (CAD).
  • Refundable Cash Deposit: You must sign a Performance Agreement. By doing this, you’ll be committing to purchase and actively operating a farm operation in Saskatchewan. You’ll also need to make a “good faith”
    deposit of $75,000 (CAD) in trust. The cash deposit will be returned to you when you’ve met the terms of the Performance Agreement. If you don’t meet the terms within two years of landing in Saskatchewan, the deposit will be
    forfeited to the Province.
  • Mandatory visit to Saskatchewan: You’ll need to make a comprehensive exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for no less than 10 working days.
  • Farm operation knowledge and experience: You’ll need to provide documentation (e.g. education and training, work experience, financial documents of your previous operations) that demonstrates you’re an experienced
    farm operator. If necessary, this information may further be verified through an interview when you are in Saskatchewan.
  • A practical, well-thought-out proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity. (See Important Terms: Farm Proposal Viability)

Farm Owners and Operators – Young Farmer Stream The Young Farmer stream of the Farm Owners and Operators category was created to allow young farm families to establish their lives and farming operations in rural areas of Saskatchewan.

Application Criteria

To be approved for nomination in this stream, you’ll need to:

  • Have a personal net worth of at least $300,000 (CAD) that can be confirmed.
  • Have accumulated your net worth legally. We should be able to confirm this as well.
  • 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.
  • Provide a documented proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity. Your proposal should be based on research, consultations or formal coursework relevant to Saskatchewan agricultural conditions. Hobby farms don’t
    qualify. Also, the farming proposal should be a commercial project with a reasonable expectation of profit. In Saskatchewan, a qualified farming business must have a minimum of $10,000 CAD annual revenue.
  • In addition to all the above, you or your spouse must have marketable employment skills, based on education and experience that allows you to supplement your farming income.

Application Process:

An interested applicant must fill in all the required forms and submit the required documents in person or by mail. All your documents must be in English or French. If they’re in in another language, you must submit;

  • A photocopy of the original document
  • A photocopy of its translation, and
  • A translator affidavit that describes the ability of the translator

Once the application has been submitted, you will receive a Letter of Receipt and a file number. If you would like to settle down in Saskatchewan and get nominated for your permanent residency, please get in touch with our team of
professionals to help you in your application.