Provincial Nominees

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) gives you a pathway to immigrate to Canada. Through SINP, the Province of Saskatchewan:

• Invites residency applications from non-Canadians who want to make Saskatchewan their home
• Nominates successful applicants to the federal government for permanent residency in Canada

SINP is one of the steps toward becoming a permanent resident in Saskatchewan. All approved applicants must also apply for residency through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Canadian Immigration Commission.

The SINP’s goal is to process all International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience applications within sixteen weeks.

Benefits of SNIP

• Competitive application processing times
• Assistance from provincial immigration officers who can explain requirements

The Government of Saskatchewan will be making the final choice on SINP nominations. When successful candidates apply for permanent resident status with IRCC, they’ll be identified as SINP nominees. You can apply to the SINP if you meet the program criteria.

Four SINP categories you can apply to:

• International Skilled Worker: Through this category, the SINP can nominate skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan. You’ll need to meet the SINP criteria and have factors that will help you settle successfully in Saskatchewan, including but not limited to: education, skilled work experience, and English or French Language ability. There are 3 sub categories under this, which are Employment Offer, Occupations-in-demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry.
• Saskatchewan Experience: This category is for foreign workers who: are currently working and living in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit; and would like to apply for permanent residency through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
• Entrepreneur and Farm: This category is for those who are planning to start a business or buy & operate a farm in Saskatchewan.
• International Graduate Entrepreneur Category: This category is for international students graduating from eligible post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan and who are planning to start a business in the province. Approved candidates will have to operate and manage a business in Saskatchewan for at least a year to be eligible for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible for the program a candidate must score a minimum of 60 points. Please note that candidates will be required to submit supporting documentation with their SINP application demonstrating that they have met the 60-point requirement

• You must have at least 1 year of work experience in your intended occupation in the last 10 years
• You must possess suitable language abilities demonstrated by a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
• You must score 60 points or greater, out of 100, on the SINP points grid shown below
• You must provide proof of license eligibility under appropriate Saskatchewan regulatory body if your intended occupation is a regulated profess or compulsory apprenticeship trade
• You must provide a valid Saskatchewan Nominee Program Job Approval Letter proving that you have been offered a permanent, full-tie job in the province in a designated trade or in an occupation classified as National Occupational Classification (NOC) level A, B, or 0. Please see our NOC chart below that lists in-demand occupations for Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program point assessment grid:

• Connection to Saskatchewan and adaptability – 30 points maximum
• Education and training – 23 points maximum
• Work experience – 15 points maximum
• Age – 12 points maximum
• Language ability – 20 points maximum

 Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations:

The following occupations are considered “in demand” by the Saskatchewan Nominee Program. Applicants whose occupation is classified under a different National Occupational Classification (NOC) than the ones listed below will not be eligible under certain “high demand skilled work” SINP streams.

1. Oil and Gas Drillers / Servicers / Testers or related workers (NOC 8232, skill level B)
2. Carpenters (NOC 7271, skill level B)
3. Steamfitters / Pipefitters / Sprinkler System Installers (NOC 7252, skill level B)
4. Roofers / Shinglers (NOC 7291, skill level B)
5. University Professors (NOC 4121, skill level A)
6. Industrial Electricians (NOC 7242, skill level B)
7. Plumbers (NOC 7251, skill level B)
8. Bricklayers (NOC 7281, skill level B)
9. Electricians, excluding industrial and power system professionals (NOC 7241, skill level B)
10. Concrete Finishers (NOC 7282, skill level B)
11. Supervisors / Motor Transport and other Ground Transit Operators (NOC 7222, skill level B)
12. Computer Network Technicians (NOC 2281, skill level B)
13. Business Development Officers / Marketing Researchers / Consultants (NOC 4163, skill level A)
14. Chemical Technologists / Technicians (NOC 2211, skill level B)
15. Construction Estimators (NOC 2234, skill level B)
16. Plasterers / Drywall Installers / Finishers / Lathers (NOC 7284, skill level B)
17. User Support Technicians (NOC 2282, skill level B)
18. Agricultural Service Contractors / Farm Supervisors / Specialized Livestock Workers (NOC 8252, skill level B)
19. Painters / Decorators (NOC 7294, skill level B)
20. Construction Managers (NOC 0711, skill level 0)
21. Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Mechanics (NOC 7313, skill level B)
22. Machinists / Machining / Tooling inspectors (NOC 7231, skill level B)
23. Biological Technologists / Technicians (NOC 2221, skill level B)
24. Information Systems Analysts / Consultants (NOC 2171, skill level A)
25. Sheet Metal Workers (NOC 7233, skill level B)
26. Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologists / Technicians (NOC 2241, skill level B)
27. Civil Engineers (NOC 2131, skill level A)
28. Glaziers (NOC 7292, skill level B)
29. Electronic Service Technicians of business or household equipment (NOC 2242, skill level B)
30. Tool or Die Makers (NOC 7232, skill level B)
31. Mathematicians / Statisticians / Consultants (NOC 2161, skill level A)
32. Insulators (NOC 7293, skill level B)
33. Drafting Technologists / Technicians (NOC 2253, skill level B)
34. Tilesetters (NOC 7283, skill level B)
35. Computer Programmers / Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174, skill level A)
36. Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanics (NOC 7312, skill level B)
37. Construction Millwrights / Industrial Mechanics, excluding textile (NOC 7311, skill level B)
38. Motor Vehicle Body Repairers (NOC 7322, skill level B)
39. Structural Metal / Platework Fabricators or Fitters (NOC 7235, skill level B)
40. Automotive Service Technicians / Truck and Bus Mechanics / Mechanical Repairers (NOC 7321, skill level B)
41. Land Survey Technologists / Technicians (NOC 2254, skill level B)
42. Financial Auditors / Accountants (NOC 1111, skill level A)
43. Mechanical Engineering Technologists / Technicians (NOC 2232, skill level B)
44. Electrical / Electronics Engineers (NOC 2133, skill level A)
45. Systems Testing Technicians (NOC 2283, skill level B)
46. Supervisors, Petroleum / Gas / Chemical Processing / Utilities (NOC 9212, skill level B
47. Floor Covering Installers (NOC 7295, skill level B)
48. Supervisors, Motor Transport (NOC 7305, skill level B)
49. Mechanical Engineers (NOC 2132, skill level A)
50. Contractors and Supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 7215, skill level B)
51. Telecommunications Installation / Repair Workers (NOC 7246, skill level B)
52. Technical Sales Specialists or Wholesale Trade (NOC 6221, skill level A)
53. Welders / Related Machine Operators (NOC 7237, skill level B)
54. Contractors / Supervisors and other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers (NOC 7219, skill level B)
55. Software Engineers / Designers (NOC 2173, skill level A)
56. Machine Fitters (NOC 7316, skill level B)
57. Inspectors of Agricultural and Fish Products (NOC 2222, skill level B)
58. Contractors / Supervisors / Heavy Construction Equipment Crews (NOC 7217, skill level B)
59. Supervisors, Food / Beverage / Tobacco Processing (NOC 9213, skill level B)
60. Contractors / Supervisors / Heavy Equipment Operator Crews (NOC 7302, skill level B)