The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) offers skilled workers and international graduates multiple pathways to permanent residence in Saskatchewan — a province with strong demand in agriculture, trades, and healthcare.
Overview of SINP
Saskatchewan administers the SINP to meet provincial labour market needs. The program has streams for workers already in Saskatchewan, workers abroad, and international graduates. Saskatchewan is unique in that its economy depends heavily on agriculture, mining, and natural resources — sectors that drive many of its immigration priorities.
International Skilled Worker — Occupations In-Demand
This is the primary SINP stream for workers outside Canada. Candidates submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the SINP pool. Saskatchewan draws from the pool based on occupation demand and invites candidates to apply for a nomination. Minimum requirements: job offer (for some occupations) or enough SINP points without one, language at CLB 4-7 depending on occupation, education credential equivalent to Canadian requirements, and one year of related work experience within the last 10 years.
Saskatchewan Express Entry
For candidates already in the federal Express Entry pool, Saskatchewan can send invitations based on occupation and connection to Saskatchewan. A Saskatchewan nomination adds 600 CRS points. Saskatchewan has prioritized specific occupations including healthcare, construction, agriculture, and technology in its Express Entry draws.
Entrepreneur and Farm Streams
Saskatchewan permanently closed all Entrepreneur and Farm immigration pathways to new applications effective March 27, 2025. Existing applications continue to be processed, but new 2026 applicants should focus on current worker categories, job-offer pathways, and sector-based nomination rules.
2026 Sector Priorities
Saskatchewan’s 2026 allocation reserves at least 50% of nominations for priority sectors including healthcare, agriculture, skilled trades, mining, manufacturing, energy, and technology. Capped sectors and intake windows can affect timing, so applicants and employers should check SINP updates before preparing a file.
SINP Points System
SINP uses its own points grid (not Express Entry's CRS) to rank EOI candidates. Points are awarded for: connection to Saskatchewan (job offer, relatives in province, previous Saskatchewan work/study), occupation in demand, work experience, education, language, and age. Minimum threshold scores vary by stream. Review Saskatchewan's SINP scoring grid on the provincial website to calculate your approximate score before submitting an EOI.
Quick Planning Note
Extra checkpoint: If you are comparing this route with another Canadian immigration pathway, write the two options side by side with eligibility, cost, processing risk, document difficulty, and timeline. The better route is the one that remains credible after all five factors are checked.