The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) offers you a way to immigrate to Canada. Through the SINP, Saskatchewan:

• invites residency applications from non-Canadians who want to make Saskatchewan their home; and
• nominates successful applicants to the federal government, so they can gain permanent residency in Canada.

There are three SINP program categories you can apply to:

• International Skilled Worker is for skilled workers abroad who want to work and live in Saskatchewan.

THREE SUBCATEGORIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM ARE:

International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:

• Have a job offer for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan; and
• Meet the criteria of the sub-category. Criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

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.

International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand 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 score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4.
  • Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for language scores that are higher than CLB 4;
• 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.

International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry

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. Visit IRCC to convert IELTS, CELPIP, TEF and TCF scores to CLB 5 to 9+.
• 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.
  • The creation of two employment opportunities in Saskatchewan for Canadians or permanent residents who are not related to you.
    • This only applies if you’re establishing a new business in Regina or Saskatoon.