Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Let’s start with a bit of information about Saskatchewan

Largely due to immigration, Saskatchewan has one of the fastest-growing economies and populations in the country.

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan is in Western Canada, among the Prairies. Agriculture and other industries that use natural resources, like forestry and fishing, are the most important parts of its economy. Saskatoon and Regina are two major cities, and it also has vast stretches of undeveloped wilderness.

The province of Saskatchewan has had great success in attracting new residents. Somewhere in the range of 3,000 and 4,000 newcomers per year were entering the province. The current estimate is 15,000. Considering that there are only a little over a million people in the entire province of Saskatchewan, this is particularly remarkable. Many people who move to Canada choose to settle in this province.

 

Saskatchewan PNP – Overview

The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program, which used to be called the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), was set up by the government of Saskatchewan in 1998.

It was initiated to aid in meeting the province’s economic and labor market requirements through immigration.
The provincial initiative in Saskatchewan has been extremely fruitful. Around seven out of ten recent arrivals to the province came through the SINP. Newcomers to the province also have a high chance of finding work, with a rate of about 76%. Over 85 percent of newcomers decide to remain in the province, so retention rates are also quite high.

Many people who are looking to relocate choose to do so in Saskatchewan. Many people believe that the PNP program in Saskatchewan is one of the easiest in the country. Possible reasons for this include the numerous immigration routes it offers potential immigrants.

Subcategories in Saskatchewan range from “enhanced” to “base” and beyond. Saskatchewan Express Entry is a more stringent subcategory of the International Skilled Worker Classification.

When a subcategory is “enhanced,” it means it is in line with the federal government’s Express Entry system, which is used to manage permanent residence applications for the three primary economic class immigration programs in the United States.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used by Express Entry to give each applicant a number score. During an Express Entry draw, the top-ranked applicants are asked to fill out a permanent residency application.

If you get a nomination from an enhanced provincial program, which gives you an extra 600 CRS points, you can almost be sure to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. By completing an Express Entry profile, you can also receive a nomination.

Most of Saskatchewan’s subsets fall into the category of “base streams.” Consequently, they are incompatible with the Express Entry system. Any candidate who receives a provincial nomination must apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (IRCC).

 

Saskatchewan Immigration Streams:

To immigrate to Saskatchewan, you have four choices:

• International Skilled Worker
• Saskatchewan Experience
• Entrepreneur and Farm
• International Graduate Entrepreneur

International Skilled Worker Category

Individuals with specialized skills who are interested in relocating to Saskatchewan can apply under the International Skilled Worker Category.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

International Skilled Worker Category – 4 possible pathways

 

1. Tech Talent Pathway

High-skilled workers who have been offered positions by companies in Saskatchewan and who are qualified to perform one of eleven different types of technological work fall into this category.

Job offer required? YES

Basic Requirements:

• If you are a Canadian resident, you must be able to show proof of your legal status.
• You need to get at least 60 out of a possible 110 on the grid.

• Complete the necessary language requirements;
• Must have an offer of full-time, permanent employment from a business in Saskatchewan, and the appropriate licencing, if any, for the position being sought;
• Must have a minimum of one year of relevant work experience within the past five years, or six months if currently employed by a sponsoring employer.

 

2. Employment Offer

In this subgroup, qualified applicants are those who have been offered employment in Saskatchewan.

Basic Requirements:

• If you are a Canadian resident, you must be able to show proof of your legal status.
• You need to get at least 60 out of a possible 110 on the grid.
• Meet language requirements (CLB 4);
• Possess an offer of full-time, permanent employment from a company in Saskatchewan for a position that qualifies, and the appropriate licencing, if any is required;
• You need to have worked for a company for at least a year in the past ten years in the field you want to enter.

 

3. Occupations In Demand

These individuals have extensive experience in a field that is in high demand in Saskatchewan but have not yet received a job offer in the province.

job offer required? NO

Basic Requirements:

• If you are a Canadian resident, you must be able to show proof of your legal status.
• You need to get at least 60 out of a possible 110 on the grid.
• Pass the language test (CLB 4);
• who have attended and graduated from college for at least a year,
• Have relevant experience in a high-demand field;
• If required by Saskatchewan, collect documentation of your professional status or license;
• Be financially stable and prepared to make a permanent move to the province.

 

4. Saskatchewan Express Entry

Candidates in the Express Entry pool maintained by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) who have relevant work experience in a skilled occupation in demand in Saskatchewan may apply under this category.

job offer required? NO

Basic Requirements:

• If you are currently a resident of Canada, you must have documentation proving your legal status.
• Gain at least 60 out of a possible 110 points on the evaluation scale.
• Possess a valid Job Seeker Validation Code and Express Entry Profile Number to enter the Express Entry pool;
• Adhere to the necessary language standards
• possess a year of college or vocational schooling;
• Get some experience working in a high-demand skilled occupation related to your studies or training;
• If the SINP asks for it, get proof of your professional status or a licence.
• If your previous employment was in a skilled field, you should hold a certificate of qualification in that field.
• Be financially stable and ready to make the province your permanent home.

 

Saskatchewan Experience Category

All foreign workers currently residing in Saskatchewan, such as those with valid work permits and international graduates, are eligible to apply under the Saskatchewan Experience Category.

There are six possible routes within the Experience subcategory:

 

1. Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

• This category includes workers in Saskatchewan with valid work permits for at least six months.
• Free application.
• Two to four weeks for processing.
• Essentials:
• Valid work permit Possess a valid SINP Job Approval Letter if required. Permanent, full-time job offer from an eligible employer; Have six months’ experience with the permanent job’s employer; CLB4 language requirement.

Job Offer: Required

 

2. Agricultural Laborer with Some Experience and a Valid Work Permit
   

   This subcategory is for semi-skilled workers who have valid work permits and have worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months. They must have a full-time, permanent job offer as a General Farm Worker (NOC 8431) or Nursery and Greenhouse Worker in Saskatchewan (NOC 8432).

Processing Time: 1-2 weeks

Basic Requirements:

• Worked for the employer offering a job for more than six months with a valid work permit; or Worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
• Have a permanent full-time job offer in one of these Saskatchewan NOC occupations:
• NOC 8431: Farmhand
• Nursery and greenhouse worker
• Meet subcategory criteria.

Job Offer: Required

 

3. Health Professionals

This subcategory is for Saskatchewan-based doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers.

Processing Time: 1-2 weeks

Basic Requirements:

Medical professionals have different requirements.

Generally, Candidates must have

• Work permit,
• Valid SINP Job Approval Letter,
• Full-time job offer,
• Needs more.

Job Offer: Required

Physicians – Basic requirements

• • be in possession of a current and active IRCC-issued work permit;
  • have been active in Saskatchewan medical practise for a minimum of six months;
  • Have documentation describing their long-term arrangement to work in a medical office in Saskatchewan and/or an offer of permanent, full-time employment from a provincial health authority or the health education institution where they are currently employed;
  • Possess a current Letter of Employment Approval from the SINP; and
  • Prove your eligibility for permanent residence in Saskatchewan by submitting a letter of support from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CoPSS), which should detail the candidate’s licence category, its expiration date, and the CoPSS’s endorsement of the applicant.
  • The candidate may also need to provide evidence of specialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Nurses – Basic requirements

• Valid work permit issued by IRCC;
• have at least six months of nursing experience in Saskatchewan;
• Possess a full-time, permanent offer of employment from a publicly funded health employer in Saskatchewan, such as a Regional Health Authority or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
• Possess a current Letter of Employment Approval from the SINP.

Other Health Professions – Basic requirements

• have finished an academic year of post-secondary training in a field related to their intended health profession;
• be in possession of a current and active IRCC-issued work permit;
• Have a job offer in a health-related field at NOC 0, A, B, or C from a Saskatchewan-based company with guaranteed full-time employment;
• possess a minimum of six months’ experience in the position being offered;
• Get a CLB 4 or higher on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) test if the position is in a NOC C field;
• Possess a current Letter of Employment Approval from the SINP
• If your profession is one that is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires certification or licensure, you must show proof that you are eligible to obtain one.

 

4. Hospitality Sector Project

Serving staff, food counter workers, kitchen aides, and cleaners all fall under this category in Saskatchewan. At least six months of employment in the province are required.

About two to four weeks are needed for processing.

Basic Requirements:

• Requirements in the medical field change from specialty to specialty. Valid work authorization is typically required for the occupations of Food and Beverage Server (NOC 6453), Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6641), and Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6642). (NOC 6661),
• Possess an active Letter of Employment Approval from the SINP; Work for a Saskatchewan-based employer for at least six months; Possess a full-time, permanent job offer from a reputable company;
• Possess a high school diploma or GED and language skills at the CLB level 4 Offer of Employment Acceptable

 

5. Long Haul Truck Driver Project

Those who have worked for a trucking company in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months qualify here.

Processing Time: 1-2 weeks

Job Offer: Required

Basic Requirements:

• Have a minimum of six months’ experience working for a trucking company on a valid work visa.
• Possess a Class 1A Driver’s License that is valid in Saskatchewan
• Get a permanent job offer and work full-time
• CLB 4 language proficiency and a valid SINP job approval letter are prerequisites.

 

6. Students

People who have completed their post-secondary education and worked in Saskatchewan for at least 24 months fall into this category. The graduates must have worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months.

Processing Time: 1-2 weeks

Basic Requirements:

• Possess a credential earned either abroad or in Saskatchewan
• CLB4
• Saskatchewan work experience for six months
• Post-graduate work permit.
• possess a job offer from a Saskatchewan company offering full-time, permanent employment,
• Possess an approved SINP job letter. Have a certificate, diploma, or degree outside or in Saskatchewan

 

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

Graduates from approved Saskatchewan post-secondary schools who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this category. Approved candidates must run and manage a business in the province for at least one year before they can get a provincial nomination for permanent residence in Saskatchewan.

This category is for international students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary school in Saskatchewan and plan to start a business in the province. Approved candidates must run a business in Saskatchewan for at least one year under the supervision of a resident of Saskatchewan in order to get a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

 

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum 21 years old,
• Qualifications: Degree or diploma from an approved Saskatchewan post-secondary institution; full-time post-secondary study for a minimum of two years;
• Possessing a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) that is current for a period of at least two years is required,
• Must have attended classes in Saskatchewan full-time;
• CLB 7.

 

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

Individuals who are interested in starting and running their own business or farm in Saskatchewan can apply under the Entrepreneur and Farm Category.

Entrepreneur Sub-Category

This subcategory is for individuals interested in investing in Saskatchewan by having established, acquiring, or partnering with a business in the province. You are expected to assume an active management position within the company.

 

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD (or $300,000 through the Young Farmer Stream),
• You must have amassed your wealth through legitimate means.
• Must have a minimum of three years of entrepreneurial experience within the previous ten years.
• A minimum equity investment of $300,000 CAD is required in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 CAD in all other Saskatchewan communities.
• Business Establishment Plan (BEP);
• Must own at least one-third of the equity in a Saskatchewan-based business (unless their total investment is over $1,000,000 CAD);
• Must create or maintain at least two jobs in Saskatchewan for Canadians or Permanent Residents (if the business is in Regina or Saskatoon),
• When acquiring a business in Saskatoon or Regina, you must maintain the number of Canadian or permanent resident employees in place at the time of acquisition.
• Must reside in Saskatchewan along with your family,
• The SINP will provide you with a business performance agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan after your application is approved.
• The organization must fulfil additional requirements.

Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category

This subcategory is for expert farmers with substantial capital who wish to settle in Saskatchewan and invest in a farming operation.

Basic Requirements:

• Net worth of $500,000 CAD (or $300,000 in Young Farmer Stream),
• You must have amassed your wealth through legitimate means..
• Must have relevant knowledge and experience with farm operations,
• Must have a viable, well-considered proposal for a commercial farming opportunity in Saskatchewan.
Young Farmer Stream has supplementary requirements:
• Must have a minimum of three years of farm ownership, farm management, or farming experience,
• You must be able to supplement your farming income with your spouse’s or common-law partner’s employable skills, based on their education and experience.

 

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