Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

For Skilled Immigrant Workers

If you’re a skilled worker, have intentions to immigrate and settle in Saskatchewan, and have recently been made available or are looking for job prospects in your line of work, then the following Saskatchewan immigration pathway would be most suitable to use as a means of applying to move to the province.

For Skilled Immigrant Workers Looking to Move to Canada

The SINP nominates skilled workers who intend to settle and work in the province. Prospective candidates must meet these criteria to apply and successfully immigrate to Saskatchewan. These criteria include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Skilled work experience
• Proficiency in the use of English or French.

The International Skilled Worker Category has been segmented into these subcategories:

Employment Offer

This subcategory was created for skilled workers with offers of employment for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan.

To apply to immigrate to Saskatchewan through this category, you must meet the following individual eligibility requirements.

Occupation In-Demand

This subcategory was designed for skilled workers with no offer of employment in Saskatchewan but who have skills that are high enough to meet an in-demand occupation in the province, along with the eligibility criteria specified in this subcategory.

Saskatchewan Express Entry

This subcategory was created for skilled workers who want to settle and work in Saskatchewan and have been placed in the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Express Entry Pool. These skilled workers must also satisfy all eligibility criteria for the subcategory.

You must have a valid Express Entry profile to apply for this program. Generating your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score greatly assesses your SINP Express Entry program eligibility. You can use our CRS calculator to do so.

Your CRS score is important in determining your likelihood of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in Canada due to receiving a provincial nomination which factors significantly into that.

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For Immigrants That Already Live in Saskatchewan

For foreign workers who already work and live in Saskatchewan via a valid work permit and would like to apply for permanent residency, the following Saskatchewan INP immigration pathways and categories are the most suitable. The Saskatchewan Experience Category is divided into these subcategories:

Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

This subcategory was made for skilled workers who, for the past six months or more, have been working in Saskatchewan via a valid work permit and can meet the eligibility criteria for the subcategory.

Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit

This subcategory was made for agri-workers living and working in Saskatchewan for at least six months using a valid work permit. Candidates must meet the criteria outlined below.

Health Professionals Category

If you have worked on a temporary work permit as a nurse, physician, or health professional for at least six months, you can use this program to apply for permanent residency. Each profession has specific eligibility requirements you must meet.

Hospitality Sector Project

This subcategory is for foreigners currently working or have previously worked in Saskatchewan’s hospitality sector and who want to apply for permanent residency in the province.

Long-Haul Truck Driver Project

This subcategory enables trucking firms to attract, employ and retain long-haul truck drivers in Saskatchewan. Candidates must work using a temporary foreign work permit for a trucking firm approved in Saskatchewan to be eligible to apply for this program.

Trucker can only apply to the Saskatchewan INP for permanent resident status after six months. These are some other specific eligibility criteria that need to be satisfied for this subcategory.

Student

This subcategory was made for students who graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada. These students must also receive a permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in the province. Before you apply, the SINP must approve your job offer.

To get approval, employers must register themselves on the SINP employer website. Once the offer of employment is approved, a Job Approval Letter will be granted. A copy of the Job Approval Letter must be submitted with the candidate’s application to the SINP.

Finding the right pathway is vital to make Saskatchewan your new home. Finding the right pathway can be challenging, so it may be best for you to utilize the experience and knowledge of a certified immigration professional like a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

If You Want to Start a Business in Saskatchewan

Are you looking to start a thriving, innovative, and job-creating business in Saskatchewan? If yes, and you have the skills, experience, and determination to do so, then we recommend using the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Category Immigration Pathway.

Entrepreneur Category

This category was created for immigrants who want to own and operate a business in Saskatchewan. Applicants are required to take an active managerial role in running the business. Applications in this category are managed on a system of Expression of Interest (EOI). These steps lead to a provincial nomination and can be outlined as follows.

Step 1: Create an EOI

Candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the SINP that indicates they want to run or own a business in Saskatchewan.

Step 2: Get Your ITA

Candidates will receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for permanent residency if they are successful based on a list of program requirements.

Step 3: Provincial Nomination

Submit your required documents and pay your processing fees once you have received an ITA. Only then you will get your provincial nomination.

For Immigrants Who Want to Start a Farm in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is situated in Canada’s prairie region, which is one of the most agriculturally fertile lands in the entire country. The vast, flat landscape is interspersed with alluvial plains, making it attractive to agriculturalists. If this sounds attractive to you, then you can use this immigration pathway to apply to move to Saskatchewan as a farmer.

Farm Owner and Operator Category

This category was made for candidates who want to buy and run a farm in Saskatchewan once they have immigrated to the province. If they are under 40, candidates can be considered for nomination through the Young Farmer Stream.

Eligibility for this stream is judged based on available equity, refundable cash deposit, mandated visits to Saskatchewan, farm operation experience and knowledge, and practical proposals for commercial farming opportunities.

The Wonders of Life in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan offers many reasons to move there. Here are five of the best reasons to move to Saskatchewan:

Job Opportunities

Saskatchewan is a developing province of Canada that invites migrants to settle and contribute to the growing economy of Canada. Many job opportunities are available in Saskatchewan, particularly in the IT and agriculture industries.

Lower Sales Tax

Saskatchewan charges a 6% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and the nationwide 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST), resulting in a combined sales tax of 11% lower than many other provinces in Canada.

Beautiful Landscapes

Saskatchewan has diverse cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, and beautiful natural surroundings. The province has grasslands, coniferous forests, rivers, lakes, and charming small towns.

Affordable Living

Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s most affordable provinces. According to Numbeo.com, the average residence value in Weyburn, one of Saskatchewan’s small towns, is CAD 302,000. The cost of living is also relatively affordable. Even in Saskatchewan’s most expensive city, Saskatoon, the monthly rent for a single apartment in the city is approximately 1,283.33CAD, almost half the price of the same apartment in Toronto, which would set you back 2,443.94 CAD. 

Make the Move to the Saskatchewan Prairie Today!

Choosing the right immigration path for yourself can be challenging. By itself, Saskatchewan has 12 different immigration streams. Each path has its specific requirements that are different from other provinces.

To help navigate these streams for you, enlist the help of a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). RCICs help create your Express Entry profiles and submit your EOI, fill out application forms, source and certify your documents, provide basic resources to help you improve your eligibility, and provide the required support and guidance throughout your application process.

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FAQs

What is the Best Place to Move to in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan has many great places to live, each with unique charm and attractions. Some of the best places to live in Saskatchewan include:

• Saskatoon
• Regina
• Weyburn
• Moose Jaw

Which Place in Saskatchewan is the Most Affordable?

Depending on your subjective individual needs and wants, several places in Saskatchewan can meet your affordability needs. Some of the most commonly cited places for affordable living in Saskatchewan include:

• Prince Albert
• Moose Jaw
• Weyburn
• Saskatoon
• Estevan

What are Some of the Most Interesting Places to Visit in Saskatchewan?

There are many interesting places that you can visit in Saskatchewan. The description of the most interesting place to visit is highly dependent on individual subjective taste, hence why there can be no definitive list of the most interesting places. However, in general, the following places are some of the most commonly cited places to visit in the province:

The RCMP Heritage Centre: Home of the Mounties

The center uses art exhibits, multimedia, and more to highlight the rich story of the RCMP.

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

You can go camping, fishing, hiking, ziplining, canoeing, skiing, and golfing in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.

The Churchill River

The Churchill River is where adventurers can ride the whitewater and make memories of a lifetime. The mighty waterway is full of rapids and drops that draw paddlers worldwide.

Prince Albert National Park

Named one of Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime by National Geographic, Prince Albert National Park is one of the most popular parks in Canada.