Saskatchewan

Known for its abundant farmlands and natural resources Saskatchewan is a province in Western Canada’s prairie region. Offering a combination of urban conveniences and expansive wilderness, the province is home to two major cities, Regina and Saskatoon. Saskatchewan is actively seeking skilled immigrants to help develop its economy which is expanding.

Overview of the Saskatchewan PNP

The goal of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is to draw in foreigners who can assist the province’s labor market and economy. Saskatchewan makes it easier for people to settle in the province by nominating them for permanent residence in Canada through the SINP.

Saskatchewan Immigration Streams

The SINP offers several pathways for prospective immigrants:

International Skilled Worker Category

This group focuses on competent individuals who can cover Saskatchewan’s labour shortage.

It includes:

• For applicants with profiles in the federal Express Entry system and prior experience in in-demand professions there is Saskatchewan Express Entry.
• Employment Offer from Saskatchewan: For those who have received a legitimate offer of employment from a Saskatchewan employer.
• For people with experience in fields that are in demand in the province but have not received a job offer there is the Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation.
• Eligibility requires a minimum score of 60 points on the SINP Points Assessment Grid.

Saskatchewan Experience Category

The target audience for this category is foreign workers who currently call Saskatchewan home.

It includes:

• Existing Work Permit: For those who have a permanent job offer and have worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months while holding a valid work permit.
• Health Professionals: For medical professionals employed in the province such as doctors and nurses.
• Hospitality Sector Project: Open to employees with at least six months of experience working in Saskatchewan’s hospitality industry.
• For long-haul truck drivers who have worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months there is the Long-Haul Truck Driver Project.
• Students: For recent graduates who have landed a job offer in Saskatchewan after attending accredited post-secondary educational institutions in Canada.
• Eligibility requirements vary by subcategory and include work experience, job offers, and valid work permits.

Entrepreneur and Farm Category

Those who want to start or buy a business or farm in Saskatchewan fall under this category.

It includes:

• Sub-Category of Entrepreneur: For people who intend to launch, buy, and actively run a business.
• Experienced farmers looking to purchase and run a farm in the province fall under the Farm Owners and Operators Subcategory.
• Candidates must submit a thorough business establishment plan and meet minimum net worth and investment requirements.

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

International graduates from Saskatchewanian universities who want to start a business in the province are the target audience for this stream.

Candidates must:

• Have finished a minimum of two years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited Saskatchewanian institution.
• Possess a current work permit after graduation.
• Have lived in Saskatchewan while pursuing their education.
• Prior to applying for nomination, owning and running a business in Saskatchewan for a minimum of one year.

This route supports economic growth via entrepreneurship and encourages the retention of foreign graduates.

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