Eligible Criteria

✔ Job Offer: The job offer must be for a full-time, permanent position in Saskatchewan. The position should correspond to the applicant’s field of training or work experience, ensuring relevance and expertise. The job must be classified under NOC Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations), Skill Level A (professional occupations), Skill Level B (technical occupations and skilled trades), or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan (like electrician or plumber).

✔ Work Experience: Applicants are generally expected to have at least one to two years of work experience in their related field, although specific requirements can vary based on the occupation and employer needs. Work experience should be relevant to the job offer and the applicant’s field of training.

✔ Licensing and Professional Certification: If the occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires specific licensing (for professions such as engineering, medicine, or education), the applicant must demonstrate that they have applied for or obtained the necessary certification from the appropriate regulatory body in Saskatchewan.

✔ Language Ability: The minimum language requirement can vary by occupation. For example, for jobs classified under NOC Skill Level B, the minimum language benchmark might be set at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. However, higher proficiency levels may be required for certain positions, particularly those involving significant communication skills.

✔ SINP Points Assessment Grid: Applicants need to score at least 60 out of 100 points on the SINP points assessment grid. Points are awarded based on five factors: age, education, work experience, language ability, and adaptability (which includes factors such as having a close relative in Saskatchewan, past work or study experience in the province, or a high-skilled employment offer).

Saskatchewan Experience Category

The following streams fall under this category:

✔ Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit Stream – This stream is for individuals who are currently working in Saskatchewan with a valid work permit. Applicants must have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a valid work permit in a job classified as NOC 0, A, or B, or in a designated trade.

✔ Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit Stream – Targeted at semi-skilled agricultural workers (such as those in livestock-raising, greenhouse, or crop production) who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months on a valid work permit.

✔ Health Professionals Stream – Designed for physicians, nurses, and other health professionals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a valid work permit.

✔ Hospitality Sector Project Stream – Aimed at foreign workers currently employed in Saskatchewan’s hospitality sector (such as food and beverage servers, food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, or housekeeping and cleaning staff) who have been working with an approved employer for a minimum of six months.

✔ Students Stream – For students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. This stream has two sub-categories: one for those who have graduated from a Saskatchewan institution and another for graduates from institutions outside of Saskatchewan. Both require the applicant to have worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum period post-graduation.

✔ Long-Haul Truck Driver Project Stream – For long-haul truck drivers who have been working for an approved Saskatchewan trucking firm for a minimum of six months.

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

The Entrepreneur and Farm Category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is specifically designed to attract individuals who wish to own and actively operate a business or farm in Saskatchewan. This category is divided into two main streams:

Entrepreneur Stream

This stream is tailored for individuals who plan to start a business in Saskatchewan or invest in and operate an existing business in the province.

Farm Owner and Operator Stream 

This stream is designed for experienced farmers who have the capital to invest in farming operations in Saskatchewan. Applicants must have proven experience in farming, sufficient personal funds to invest in a farming operation, and a genuine intention to engage in farming in the province. The Farm Owner and Operator Stream includes:  

✔ Farm Owner and Operator Sub-Stream – Aimed at individuals with proven experience in farming and sufficient capital to invest in and operate a farm in Saskatchewan. Applicants must conduct a comprehensive research visit to Saskatchewan and submit a detailed business plan for their farming operation. 

✔ Young Farmer Stream – Targeted at young farm families who wish to establish their lives and farming operations in rural areas of Saskatchewan. This stream encourages the development of rural farming communities. Applicants must be under 40 years of age and have a certain level of net worth. They must also submit a detailed business plan that demonstrates the viability of their farming proposal.

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

✔ International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream – This stream is intended for recent graduates from Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions who have already started or plan to start a business in the province. To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Have completed a full-time Saskatchewan post-secondary degree or diploma of at least two years in length from an eligible institution.

• Have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

• Have lived in Saskatchewan during their academic program.

• Have started a business in Saskatchewan and operated it for at least one year before applying, or plan to start a business that meets the program criteria.

• Demonstrate sufficient language proficiency, with a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level depending on the type of business.