October 13, 2020
Saskatchewan (SINP)
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
Three SINP program categories
- International Skilled Worker: for skilled workers who want to work and live in Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan Experience: for foreign nationals who already live and work in Saskatchewan.
- Entrepreneur and Farm: for those who plan to start a farm in Saskatchewan.
1. International Skilled Worker (ISW) category is for skilled workers living abroad who want to work and live in Saskatchewan. There are three sub-categories that international skilled workers may apply for under the SINP.
Employment Offer: This sub-category is for skilled workers who:
- Have a job offer for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan;
- Who are living abroad or in Canada; and
- Meet the criteria of the sub-category.
Occupation In-Demand: This sub-category is for skilled workers who:
- Do not have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly skilled in an in-demand occupation;
- Who are living abroad or in Canada; and
- Meet the criteria of the sub-category.
Saskatchewan Express Entry: This sub-category is for skilled workers who:
- Do not have a job offer in Saskatchewan;
- Who are living abroad or in Canada;
- Are in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Express Entry Pool; and
- Meet the criteria of the sub-category.
2. Saskatchewan Experience is for foreign workers who are currently working and living in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit.
- Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit
- Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit
- Health Professionals
- Hospitality Sector Project
- Long-Haul Truck Driver Project
- Students
3. Entrepreneurs and Farm Owners for those who plan to start a business or buy and operate a farm in Saskatchewan.
- Entrepreneurs:
International Graduate Entrepreneur:
Eligible applicants are international students graduating from a Saskatchewan institution who wants to become an entrepreneur.
Experienced Entrepreneur:
1. Have $500,000 (CAD) at a minimum in Net Business and Personal Assets;
2. Have a minimum of three years of relevant business management or entrepreneurial experience gained in the past ten years; and,
3. 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.
- Farm Owner and Operator
This category is for those who'd like to move to Saskatchewan and who:
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- 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.
Contact us for more information.