Saskatchewan Immigration

SINP Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience Category

The Worker with Saskatchewan Work Experience category is intended for those who have already spent some time living and working within Saskatchewan, and who want to make the province their permanent home. There are several sub-categories covering different types of Saskatchewan work experience, the broad eligibility requirements for which are as follows:

Saskatchewan Experience | Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit

Targeted at skilled workers with a valid work permit who:

• have an offer of a full-time, permanent job in a skilled role in Saskatchewan
  • this job must usually be NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 or in a designated trade
  • certain work permit holders, such as thosed based on an LMIA, may be able to take up a NOC TEER 4 or 5 role e.g. truck driver or food and beverage server
• have been working for their sponsoring employer for at least six months full-time
• if applying for a NOC TEER 4 or 5 role, can demonstrate they have an English or French language ability of at least CLB/NCLC Level 4

Saskatchewan Experience | Students

Targeted at students who:

• have graduated with a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an institute in Saskatchewan
• currently hold a valid work permit, such as a Post-Graduation Work Permit or an Open Work Permit
• have worked for at least six months in a paid role in Saskatchewan
• have an offer of a full-time, permanent job in Saskatchewan which is related to their studies
  • this job must be NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 or in a designated trade and require a post-secondary education
• have been working for their sponsoring employer for at least six months full-time

Saskatchewan Experience | Agriculture Talent Pathway

Targeted at workers with agricultural experience in Saskatchewan who:

• have an approved offer of a full-time, permanent job in a skilled role in Saskatchewan
  • this job must be in an agricultural or agriculture-related role e.g. farm labourers, butchery workers, farm/food processing machinery operators, assemblers and inspectors
• have a minimum of one year’s work experience in the role offered by their sponsoring employer within the last three years
• have a Canadian high school diploma or recognized international equivalent
• can demonstrate they have an English or French language ability of at least CLB/NCLC Level 4

Saskatchewan Experience | Health Talent Pathway

Targeted at healthcare workers who:

• if applying through Express Entry:
  • have an offer of a full-time, permanent job in the health sector in Saskatchewan
  • have achieved a sufficiently high points total to be added to the Express Entry candidate pool
  • can demonstrate they have an English or French language ability of at least CLB/NCLC Level 7
  • have a minimum of one year’s experience in a related role in the last five years
  • have a suitable education for the role that has been offered (usually at minimum a two-year diploma)
• if not applying through Express Entry:
  • have an offer of a full-time, permanent job in the health sector in Saskatchewan
  • can demonstrate they have an English or French language ability of at least CLB/NCLC Level 5
  • have worked for the sponsoring Saskatchewan employer full-time for at least six months, OR have a minimum of one year’s experience in a related role in the last five years
  • have a suitable education for the role that has been offered (usually at minimum a two-year diploma)

SINP Entrepreneur Category

Foreign nationals looking to establish or purchase a business in Saskatchewan may be able to apply for permanent residence via the Entrepreneur category. To qualify, you will need a sufficiently developed business plan which you can use as the basis for an Expression of Interest in the SINP Entrepreneur category.

Broadly, the eligibility requirements for this category are as follows:

• you must plan to establish or purchase a business in Saskatchewan
• you must either intend to own no less than one third of the business, unless your total investment will be more than CAD $1,000,000
• you must intend to live in Saskatchewan while you undertake the day-to-day management of the business
• you must have at least three years’ business management or entrepreneurial experience within the last ten years
• you must intend to invest at least CAD $300,000 in your business if located in Regina or Saskatoon, or CAD $200,000 if located elsewhere in Saskatchewan
• if located in Regina or Saskatoon, the business must create at least two job opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents (who are not your relatives)
• you must have a minimum CAD $500,000 in personal and business assets

Graduates running their own business and seeking permanent residence in Saskatchewan may be able to qualify for the Graduate Entrepreneur sub-category. Potential applicants for this sub-category should:

• have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit with at least 24 months remaining
• have been living in Saskatchewan during their studies
• have owned (at least one third) and operated a business in Saskatchewan for a minimum of one year
• be able to demonstrate English or French language abilities of at least CLB/NCLC Level 7

SINP Farm Owners and Operators Category

Individuals who have experience farming and the capital to invest in a farm in Saskatchewan may be able to get permanent residence in the province via the SINP.

Broadly, the eligibility requirements for this category are as follows:

• you must intend to buy and operate a farm in Saskatchewan
• you must have a minimum net worth of CAD $500,000
• you must conduct an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for no less than five working days
• you must be able to evidence in writing and in an interview that you have experience operating a farm
• you must intend to invest at least CAD $150,000 in a farm which will be commercially viable and generate an expected profit of at least CAD $10,000 annually

Potential farm owners under the age of 40 may be able to apply for the Young Farmer Stream, providing that they:

• have at least three years’ practical farming experience
• have a personal net worth of no less than CAD $300,000