The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program or SINP Canada nominates eligible applicants to apply for Canada PR through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Through SINP, Saskatchewan invites students, foreign workers, and entrepreneurs to settle in the province and contribute to its culture and economy.
SINP Programs
SINP Canada offers many pathways for international workers, students and business persons. Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has four main pathways.
- SINP International Skilled Worker
- Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience
- Entrepreneur
SINP International Skilled Worker
The International Skilled Worker category nominates eligible international applicants who aim to permanently work and settle in Saskatchewan.
The International Skilled Worker category of the SINP does not mandate a prior Saskatchewan work experience. SINP International Skilled Worker offers six pathways:
- SINP ISW Employment Offer – This pathway nominates eligible foreign workers who have a job-offer from a valid employer in Saskatchewan.
- SINP Occupation in-Demand – Nominates foreign workers who are skilled and experienced in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan. This pathway DOES NOT require a prior job-offer.
- SINP Express Entry – get provincial nomination through this SINP International Skilled Worker pathway if you have a valid Express Entry profile.
- Tech Talent Pathway – This pathway is for foreign skilled workers who have a valid job offer from an eligible employer in a high-skilled tech occupation in Saskatchewan.
- Hard to Fill Skills Pilot – This pathway seeks to attract and nominate foreign workers who get a job offer in intermediate or low skilled professions in Saskatchewan.
- International Healthcare Workers EOI – This is not a distinct category under the SINP International Skilled Worker pathway. However, this EOI pool connects the foreign healthcare workers to Saskatchewan employers and assists them in getting a job offer. Once they get a job offer, they become eligible to apply for ISW Employment Offer or SINP Hard to Fill Skills Pilot.
SINP Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience
To be eligible for any of the pathways offered by the SINP Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience, you must have already been working in Saskatchewan.
There are six pathways for this SINP program.
- SINP Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit – for skilled workers who are already working in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit.
- Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit – If you are already working in Saskatchewan in one of the following four semi skilled agricultural occupations:
- NOC 85100
- NOC 85101
- NOC 84120
- NOC 85103
- SINP Health Professionals – This category nominates foreign applicants who have been working in Saskatchewan as physicians, nurses, or in other eligible healthcare occupations on a valid temporary work permit.
- SINP Hospitality Sector Project – Applicants who are working in any one of the NOC codes 65200, 65201, and 65310 can apply for provincial nomination by the SINP through this pathway.
- Long-Haul Truck Driver Project – Foreign workers who are already working in an eligible Saskatchewan trucking firm and have a valid job-offer can apply for this SINP Saskatchewan Work Experience pathway.
- Students – Students who have studied in Saskatchewan, have been working in the province and have a permanent job offer can apply to SINP Canada for provincial nomination.
SINP Entrepreneur category
The SINP Canada nominates eligible entrepreneurs through its three pathways under the Entrepreneur category:
- SINP Entrepreneur – For business persons and entrepreneurs who want to establish or buy a business in Saskatchewan and settle in the province permanently.
- SINP Farm Operator/ Owner – For foreign entrepreneurs who want to buy and operate a farm in Saskatchewan.
- SINP International Graduate Entrepreneur – This pathway nominates international students who have graduated from an institution in Saskatchewan and want to establish a successful business in the province.
SINP Canada- Processing Time and Fees
The processing time and fees for SINP Canada varies according to its pathways. The processing time significantly depends on individual applications.
A complete, valid, and verifiable application is likely to be processed faster than the one that requires additional paperwork or communication.
The processing time and fees for all pathways under the SINP Canada are tabulated below.
Processing time and fee for SINP International Skilled Worker
| SINP International Skilled Worker | Processing Time | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Offer | 3 weeks | Nil |
| Occupation in-Demand | 26 weeks | $350 |
| SINP Express Entry | 25 weeks | $350 |
| Tech Talent Pathway | 2 weeks | Nil |
| Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot | 2 weeks | Nil |
Processing time and fee for SINP Saskatchewan Experience pathways
There is no processing fee for submitting an application to the SINP Saskatchewan Experience category. Moreover, the processing time for this category is significantly shorter than the other two SINP pathways.
| SINP Saskatchewan Experience pathways | Processing time |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit | 2 weeks |
| Health Professionals | 3 weeks |
| International Students | 2 weeks |
| Long-Haul Truck Driver Project | 2 weeks |
| Hospitality Sector Project | 1 week |
Processing time and fee for SINP Entrepreneur pathways
| SINP Entrepreneur pathways | Processing time | Application fee |
|---|---|---|
| SINP Entrepreneur | 12 weeks | $2,500 |
| International Graduate Entrepreneur | 12 weeks | Nil |
| Farm Owner and Operator | – | $2,500 $75,000 (Good Faith Deposit) |
SINP Application Process
The SINP application process varies on the pathway you are applying to. However, most programs under Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program include the following steps.
- Register and Create an account on SINP OASIS (Online Application System)
- Determine the SINP Pathway you are eligible for
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and get a score by the SINP assessment grid
- Get an Invitation to Apply in SINP draws.
- Submit a complete application along with mandatory documents
- Pay the processing fee (if applicable)
- Undergo pre-screening and assessment
- Get Provincial Nomination through SINP Canada
- Apply to IRCC for Canada PR through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Documents required for SINP Canada
Documents Checklist for SINP International Skilled Worker
Mandatory documents for the SINP International Skilled Worker pathway are given in the table below. However, this is not the complete checklist. Make sure to contact a CICC authorized immigration consultant to ensure that you upload and submit all required paperwork and submit a complete application to the SINP Canada.
| Mandatory Documents | SINP Employment Offer | SINP Express Entry | SINP Occupation in-Demand | Tech Talent Pathway | Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Entry Profile number | ✓ | ||||
| Passport | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Educational Credential Assessment | ✓ (in case of foreign education) | ✓ (in case of foreign education) | ✓ (in case of foreign education) | ||
| Language Test | ✓ (if you are not a native English or French speaker, and want to claim points) | ✓ | ✓ (if you are not a native English or French speaker, and want to claim points) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Saskatchewan Licensure | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) |
| Work Experience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Settlement funds and Plan | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Job Approval Letter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Job Offer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Saskatchewan Connection | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) | |||
| Work Permit | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) |
Documents Checklist for SINP Saskatchewan Experience Pathway
Applicants applying through one of the pathways of SINP Saskatchewan Experience category must upload and submit the following mandatory documents.
| Mandatory Documents | Worker with Existing Work Permit | Long-Haul Truck Driver | Health Professionals | Hospitality Sector Project | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Birth Certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Academic records | ✓ (only for semi-skiled agriculture worker) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) | ✓ (to claim points and in case of foreign education) | ✓ (to claim points and in case of foreign education) | ✓ (to claim points and in case of foreign education) | ✓ (to claim points and in case of foreign education) | |
| Language Test | ✓ (if TEER 4 or TEER 5) | ✓ | ✓ (if TEER 4 or TEER 5) | ✓ | ✓ (if TEER 4 or TEER 5) |
| Work Experience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job Offer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job Approval Letter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work Permit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Saskatchewan Licensure | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) | ✓ (if required) | ||
| Driving License | ✓ |
Documents Checklist for SINP Entrepreneur Pathways
The complete paperwork for SINP Entrepreneur pathways heavily depends upon your profile, the sector you aim to establish your business in, and your Business Establishment Plan.
An authorized immigration consultant will create an exhaustive list of paperwork you will have to upload and submit while applying to SINP Canada as an entrepreneur.
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