Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP )

In Western Canada’s prairie area, the province of Saskatchewan is one of the country’s agricultural production centers, and it is home to some of the country’s largest farms. The region, abundant in agriculture, is home to two large Canadian cities, Regina and Saskatoon.

SINP: Overview 

SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program), also known as the Provincial Nominee Program, is a federal government of Saskatchewan program sponsored by the federal government of Canada. It is designed to choose immigrants who would fill labor shortages in the province.

Suppose you possess a talent that corresponds to the positions that are now accessible in the labor market in Saskatchewan. In that case, you have a possibility of being nominated by this program and obtaining permanent residence in Canada. You and your common-law partner, spouse, children, family members, and other dependents are eligible to benefit from the same arrangement.

For those who are currently working in Canada or have previous work experience in Canada as a foreign worker, for those who did work in Canada or the Canadian province of Saskatchewan as a temporary resident and are now planning to immigrate to Canada, for those who wish to obtain permanent residency in Canada in Saskatchewan, we may be able to assist you.

Now let us look at some of the programs for SINP.

1. International Skilled Worker (ISW) classification

Take note that the International Skilled Worker Category has application limits in place for both candidates who have received a job offer and applicants who have not received a job offer in the last year. The SINP has achieved the maximum number of applications it can accept from candidates who have not yet received an offer of employment. Therefore it is no longer accepting applications in this category.

Applicants with a genuine full-time permanent employment offer in Saskatchewan are still eligible to apply under the International Skilled Worker Category, which accepts applications.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Score a minimum of 60 points out of a possible 100 points on the point evaluation grid.
• Possess a minimum of one year of relevant work experience in your chosen profession within the last ten years.
• Have received a minimum of a 4.0 on the Canadian Language Benchmark exam (or equivalent).
• If the work is in a regulated trade or mandatory employment, evidence of proper licensing will be needed to be submitted.

You can offer full-time permanent work from a Saskatchewan employer who is either categorized as a Type 0, A, or B profession under the NOC categorization system or a designated trade in Saskatchewan.

2: Saskatchewan Work and Life Experience

For foreign nationals living and working in Saskatchewan and becoming permanent residents, this type of application is created specifically for them. The show has been split into a variety of streams for your convenience.

Subcategory of Work Permits that are currently in effect

Work permits for skilled employees who have been working in Saskatchewan for six months on a closed work permit or as part of the International Experience Canada program are eligible. Your full-time permanent employment offer must come from the same business where you have been employed for the last six months or more.

Subcategory of the Health Professions

Those who have received international training in health care and have worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months on a temporary work visa are eligible to apply. Three streams are included in the program: doctors, nurses, and other health workers.

Subcategory of the Hospitality Sector Pilot Project

Workers from other countries presently employed in Saskatchewan in one of the following professions are eligible to apply: Food/beverage server, food counter attendant/kitchen helper, or housekeeping/cleaning staff are all examples of positions available.

Long-Haul Truck Driver Sub-Category

Foreign employees employed by a trucking company in Saskatchewan are eligible for this category.
Student Sub-Category is a subcategory of the student category.
Students who have completed their education at a Saskatchewan institution

You have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan recognized by the province. The program must be completed in a minimum of one academic year (8 months of study).

Suppose you graduated from a Saskatchewan-accredited post-secondary school. In that case, you must have worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months (with a minimum of 960 hours) to be eligible for a Saskatchewan work permit.

• After applying to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a post-graduation work visa, you have received a response from them.
• You have received a job offer from a Saskatchewan company that is permanent and full- time.
• If your employment offer falls under one of the NOC A, B, or 0 categories, read on.
• Students who have completed their studies at a Canadian institution

You have obtained a certificate, diploma, or degree from a post-secondary educational institution in Canada recognized internationally (outside of Saskatchewan). The program must be completed in a minimum of two academic years (16 months).

1. You must have worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of 24 consecutive months (with a total of 3840 hours) to be eligible for this position.
2. After applying to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a post-graduation work visa, you have received a response from them.
3. A current, permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan business If your job offer falls under a NOC A, B, or 0, you are eligible for unemployment benefits.
4. The employment permission letter from the SINP is still valid.

3. Entrepreneurs and Farm Owners/Operators are included in the Entrepreneur and Farm Category.

Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Make a good faith (refundable) deposit of 75,000 Canadian dollars.
• Can demonstrate marketable employability abilities
• Do you have an estimated net worth of CDN $500,000?
• Display their expertise as farm operators by demonstrating their understanding of the industry.
• A mandatory journey to Saskatchewan for a minimum of 5 working days and a meeting with a representative from the Saskatchewan Indigenous Peoples’ Network

There is also a Young Farmers Stream in this category for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• The net worth of CDN $300,000 can be verified with 80 percent confidence.
• Are under the age of 40 years old

Please submit a signed plan for a commercial agricultural enterprise in Saskatchewan. According to Saskatchewan law, a qualifying agricultural company must generate a minimum of CDN $10,000 in annual income.

At least three years of experience in agricultural operations and management is required.

• Possess marketable employment abilities
• You must make a minimum equity investment of CDN $150,000 in a new or existing agricultural business in Saskatchewan to be eligible to participate.

Entrepreneurs

Prospective business entrepreneurs who want to immigrate to the United States must file an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Eligible applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• A verified minimum net worth of 500,000 Canadian dollars is required.
• Accumulation of financial wealth that may be verified via legal methods
• Experience in entrepreneurship or related company management for a minimum of three years is required.
• Candidates must also be able to commit to the following conditions after they have obtained their permission, in addition to meeting the above criteria:

To be considered, you must invest a minimum of CAD 300,000 in Regina and Saskatchewan or $200,000 in other Saskatchewan towns.
Create a company that adheres to the criteria outlined in the Entrepreneur Category Points Grid, if any are present (for investment amount and sector)

In Saskatchewan, you must own at least one-third (33 percent, or 1/3) of the equity company unless the total investment is CAD 1 million or more in the province.

Participate in the day-to-day management of the company proactively and consistently. For new businesses in Regina or Saskatoon, you must ensure that at least two new positions are created for Canadian citizens or Saskatchewan residents who are permanent residents of the province (non-relative workers)

Points to take care about SINP

1. Remember that if you are not nominated by the SINP, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be in charge of determining your eligibility for Permanent Residency in the United States (including assessment of relevant factors such as health and criminality). The SINP does not affect the CIC’s judgments on whether or not to grant Permanent Residency status.
2. Also, keep in mind that application requirements may and will change at any moment and that applications will be handled following the criteria currently listed on the SINP website when the application is received. The federal government has established additional nomination restrictions, and these limits cannot be changed by the government of Saskatchewan, which is another limitation. There is no assurance that your Expression of Interest will be approved or that you will be nominated.

Closing remarks about SINP

Except for Saskatchewan, all provinces have provincial nominee programs, including British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Newfoundland, and Labrador, the Northwest Territories (including the Yukon) Alberta, the Yukon Territory, Prince Edward Island, and Ontario.

If Saskatchewan isn’t the place for you, you may look at the qualifying requirements for the streams of programs offered in all of these other states and provinces instead. This program is unique to Quebec, which nominates candidates for Canadian citizenship, resident visas, and Canadian permanent residence under a single umbrella scheme.

Make an informed decision. As applications are few and possibilities are many, it is imperative that you quickly determine whether or not you qualify for the application procedure under the criteria established by Canadian Immigration Law.