PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMS
The SINP nominates workers who can settle in Saskatchewan. This guide covers the active categories, the business pathways that have been permanently closed, and how selection works.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE OVERVIEW
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program selects workers the province needs — through the International Skilled Worker category for applicants from outside the province, and the Saskatchewan Experience category for people already working in Saskatchewan.
Selection for several sub-streams runs through an Expression of Interest system: you submit a profile, and the province invites candidates in periodic draws. Saskatchewan has also been prioritizing certain sectors as its nomination allocation tightened.
Effective March 27, 2025, the SINP permanently closed all Entrepreneur and Farm immigration pathways. No new applications, expressions of interest, or invitations are accepted. Existing applications in the system continue to be processed.
These are key factors, not a complete eligibility test. Check the current official instructions and your individual circumstances before applying.
International Skilled Worker covers Employment Offer, Occupation In-Demand, and Saskatchewan Express Entry. Saskatchewan Experience covers people already working in the province, including students and sector-specific projects.
Several sub-streams use a points grid and Expression of Interest selection. Scores from past draws are not thresholds for future rounds — review the current guide rather than planning around an old number.
Where a job offer is required, the employer's position, the wage, and the occupation details are examined closely. The duties must match the occupation code claimed, and regulated occupations need Saskatchewan licensing.
The Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur, and Farm Owner/Operator pathways are permanently closed to new applicants. Do not plan an application around them; look at active worker or federal options instead.
Check the current SINP program pages to confirm your category and sub-stream are open and fit your situation.
Where required, register an accurate EOI profile that reflects your real work history, language results, and credentials.
If invited, submit the complete nomination application with full evidence before the deadline — incomplete files stall or fail.
Once nominated, apply for permanent residence through the route the province specifies — Express Entry or the regular process.
The exact checklist depends on your route, stage, and circumstances. This list helps prepare the discussion; it does not replace IRCC's personalized document requirements.
Eligibility and evidence both matter. The following points deserve attention; this is not an exhaustive list or a prediction of a decision.
Not through a current SINP business pathway. All Entrepreneur and Farm Owner/Operator pathways were permanently closed effective March 27, 2025. Existing applications continue to be processed; new applicants should look at other federal or provincial options.
It depends on the sub-stream. Employment Offer routes require one; Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry routes do not always require one. Check the current criteria for the sub-stream you are considering.
It is for people already working in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit — including existing work permit holders, health professionals, hospitality and long-haul truck workers, and recent graduates of Saskatchewan institutions.
For several sub-streams, you submit an EOI profile and the province invites candidates in periodic draws based on current criteria and priorities. An EOI is not an application, and selection is competitive.
No. After nomination you apply to IRCC for permanent residence, and IRCC makes the final decision including medical, security, and admissibility checks.
Use these links for current government requirements and application instructions.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. It does not assess your eligibility or guarantee an outcome. A review of your full circumstances and current rules is needed before taking action.
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