Overview

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) allows the province to nominate candidates to the federal government for permanent residence.

The streams are:

  • International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer
  • International Skilled Worker: Express Entry
  • International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand
  • Saskatchewan Experience: Skilled Worker
  • Saskatchewan Experience: Semi-Skilled Worker
  • Saskatchewan Experience: Health Professionals
  • Saskatchewan Experience: Hospitality Sector
  • Saskatchewan Experience: Long-Haul Truck Drivers
  • Saskatchewan Experience: Students

International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer

  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
  • Have at least one-year 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 higher;
  • Have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan.
  • Valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
  • Job-offer must be in NOC A, B, 0, or a designated trade.

International Skilled Worker: Express Entry

  • Have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code;
  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
  • Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile;
  • Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
  • Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation:
  • 1. One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);

    2. Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or

    3. One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).

  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.

International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand

  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
  • Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher;
  • Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.

Saskatchewan Experience: Skilled Worker

  • Permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in NOC A, B, 0 or a designated trade;
  • Valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
  • Worked for more than 6 months for the employer offering the job, with a valid IRCC work permit;
  • Job offer must be for the same position worked in for last 6 months;
  • Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.

Saskatchewan Experience: Semi-Skilled Worker

  • Permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in one of the following occupations:
  • 1. NOC 8431: General Farm Worker;

    2. NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker.

  • Valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
  • Have worked for more than six months for the employer offering you the job, with a valid IRCC work permit;
  • Job offer must be for the same position worked in for last 6 months;
  • Equivalent of Canadian secondary school education (high school) or above, demonstrated by a valid Educational Credential Assessment.
  • Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.

Saskatchewan Experience: Health Professionals

  • Have a valid IRCC work permit;
  • Have been practicing as a physician in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months.
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer that has been:
  • 1. Issued by a provincial health authority or the health education institution where you are currently working; and/or

    2. Verified with documents that describe your permanent arrangement to practice medicine in Saskatchewan.

  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

Saskatchewan Experience: Hospitality Sector

  • Currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit as a Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6513), Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6711) or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6731);
  • Have completed at least Grade 12 education or equivalent;
  • Work for an employer that has been approved by the SINP to participate in the Hospitality Sector Project;
  • Work in Saskatchewan for at least six months and meet all work and performance standards;
  • Have an offer of permanent employment from an approved Saskatchewan employer;
  • Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language;
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

Saskatchewan Experience: Long-Haul Truck Drivers

  • Be working for a minimum of 6 months for an approved Saskatchewan trucking company;
  • Hold a Saskatchewan Class 1A license;
  • Have an offer of full-time permanent employment from current employer;
  • Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language.
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

Saskatchewan Experience: Students

  • Obtained a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian post-secondary educational institution subsequent to a program of at least 8 months of full-time study;
  • Hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit;
  • Have at least 6 consecutive months (or 960 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan in a position related to your field of study;
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
  • Demonstrate required language skills for NOC C occupations.