Why apply for SINP? 

Sub-Category

Job offer required?

Requirements

Tech Talent Pathway

Yes

Meet language requirements;

Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer for an eligible job, and meet licensure requirements if necessary;

Have at least one year of work experience in the past 5 years in the intended occupation or six months if working for supporting employer.

Employment Offer

Yes

Meet language requirements (CLB 4);

Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer for an eligible job, and meet licensure requirements if necessary;

Have at least one year of paid work experience in the past ten years in the intended occupation.

Occupations In Demand

No

Meet language requirements (CLB 4);

Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training,

Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training, in an in-demand skilled occupation;

Get proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required by Saskatchewan;

Have enough money to settle in the province and have a settlement plan.

Saskatchewan Express Entry

No

Be in the Express Entry pool and have an Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code;

Meet language requirements

Have at least one year of post-secondary education or training;

Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training in an in-demand skilled occupation;

Get proof of Professional Status or Licensure if required by the SINP;

Have a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade, if your work experience is in a skilled trade;

Have enough money to settle in the province and have a settlement plan.

Category

Job offer required?

Requirements

Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

Yes

Have a valid work permit,

Have a permanent, full-time job offer from in an eligible job,

Have worked for at least six months for the employer offering the permanent job,

Meet the language requirement of CLB 4,

Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and

Have proof of eligibility for licensure if required.

Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit

Yes

Have been working for more than six months with a valid work permit for the employer offering a job; or,

Have previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months;

Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in the following National Occupation Classification (NOC) occupations:

NOC 8431: General Farm Worker

NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker

Meet other criteria of the sub-category.

Health Professionals

Yes

Requirements differ for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. However, generally, the candidate must

Have a valid work permit,

Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter,

Have a permanent, full-time job offer,

Must meet other requirements.

Hospitality Sector Project

Yes

Have a valid work permit for Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6453); Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6641); or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6661),

Be employed in Saskatchewan for at least six months, working for an approved employer;

Have a permanent, full-time job offer from an approved employer;

Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter;

Have at least a high school education,

Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.

Long Haul Truck Driver Project

Yes

Have been working for an approved trucking firm for at least six months with a work permit,

Have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s license,

Have a full-time, permanent job offer from their employer,

Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter, and

Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.

Students

Yes

Have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree outside or in Saskatchewan,

Meet the language requirement of CLB 4,

Have worked for at least six months in Saskatchewan,

Hold a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP),

Have a permanent, full-time job offer in their field of study from a Saskatchewan employer in an eligible occupation,

Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

Sub-Category

 Requirements

Entrepreneur Sub-Category

Must have at least three years of entrepreneurial experience within the past 10 years,

Must have a minimum equity investment of $300,000 CAD in Regina or Saskatoon, or of $200,000 CAD in another Saskatchewan community.

Must have a Business Establishment Plan (BEP);

Must own at least one-third of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan (unless their total investment is $1,000,000 CAD or higher);

Must create or maintain at least two jobs for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents in Saskatchewan (if business is in Regina or Saskatoon),

If you’re purchasing a business in Saskatoon or Regina, you must maintain the number of Canadian or permanent resident workers at the time of purchase,

You must live in Saskatchewan with your family,

You must sign a business performance agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan, which will be provided by the SINP after the application is approved.

The business must meet additional requirements.

Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category

Must have relevant farm operation knowledge and experience,

Must have a viable, considered proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity.

The Young Farmer Stream has additional requirements:

Must have at least three years of experience in farm ownership, farm management or practical farming experience,

Must have the potential to supplement your farming income with your spouse/common-law partner’s marketable employment skills, based on education and experience.

Category

 Requirements

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

At least 21 years old

Completed a full-time post-secondary degree or diploma that is at least two years in duration from a Saskatchewan designated learning institution

Valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for minimum of two years

Lived in Saskatchewan for the duration of their Academic program

Language requirement of CLB 7.