If you are thinking about immigration to Regina, Saskatoon, or any other city in Saskatchewan, consider the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
Successful applicants will receive a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process.Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), you may qualify under one of eight categories:
- Skilled Workers
- Family Members
- Long Haul Truck Drivers
- Health Professionals
- Students
- Farmers
- Entrepreneurs
- Hospitality Sector Project
Saskatchewan PNP - Skilled Workers
To qualify as a Skilled Worker, an applicant must have a permanent full-time Saskatchewan job offer either:- As a skilled worker/professional/managerial position or in a designated trade; or
- As a worker who has already worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months on a temporary work permit.
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Saskatchewan PNP - Family Members
To qualify as a under this category, an applicant must have a family member in Saskatchewan who is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident and has been residing in Saskatchewan for at least one year. Supporting family members include: parents, sisters/brothers, daughters/sons, aunts/uncles, nieces/nephews, grandparents, first cousins, step-family members or in-laws of the same relationship. The applicant must:- Have a signed affidavit of support from one or more family members in Saskatchewan that indicates they will provide settlement assistance;
- Be between the ages of 18-49;
- Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship and have received a diploma, certificate or degree;
- Have at least one year of work experience in their field of education/training;
- Have sufficient language capability to be employable in Saskatchewan; and
- Have a full-time permanent job offer from an employer in Saskatchewan or, intend to find work in Saskatchewan and have adequate funds to live in the province after arrival.
Saskatchewan PNP - Long Haul Truck Drivers
To qualify as a Long Haul Truck Driver, an applicant must:- Have a temporary job offer from a Saskatchewan trucking firm;
- Obtain a Canadian work permit;
- Have a valid trucking license on par with a Saskatchewan Class 1A drivers license;
- Have at least two years of trucking experience;
- Be able to travel to the United States, if required by the employer; and
- Have a reasonable command of English.
Saskatchewan PNP - Health Professionals
To qualify as a Health Professional, an applicant must:- Be working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit; and
- Have an offer of full-time permanent employment.
Saskatchewan PNP - Students
To qualify as a Student, an applicant must:- Have graduated from a program of at least one academic year of full-time study in Canada and received a certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized Canada post secondary educational institution;
- Have worked for a Saskatchewan employer for a minimum of six months under a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) post graduation work permit; and
- Have a current permanent full-time job offer from their employer.
Saskatchewan PNP - Farmers
To qualify as a Farmer, an applicant must:- Have a net worth of $500,000;
- Supply a signed offer to purchase a Saskatchewan farming operation, or land for a new farm operation;
- Visit Saskatchewan within the two-year period prior to making a signed offer to purchase; and
- Demonstrate that they are knowledgeable farm operators.
This category also has a Young Farmers Stream, for applicants who: - Are under the age of 40;
- Have at least three years of experience managing or operating a farm;
- Have a net worth of $300,000;
- Submit a proposal for a commercial farming opportunity in the province;
- Can demonstrate marketable employment skills; and
- Conduct an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan prior to submitting their application.
Saskatchewan PNP - Entrepreneurs
To qualify as an Entrepreneur, an applicant must:- Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN $250,000;
- Make a minimum investment of CDN $150,000 into a new or existing business in Saskatchewan;
- Have 3-5 years of proven experience in managing or owning a business;
- Have significant funds for establishing a new business or partnership in an existing Saskatchewan business, in which the applicant will have an ongoing management role;
- Plan to own at least 33.3% of the proposed or existing business, or invest CDN $1-million in the business;
- Complete a business plan demonstrating that the business will create jobs in Saskatchewan be of significant benefit to key sectors of the Saskatchewan economy;
- Undertake at least one trip to Saskatchewan to meet with industry associations, regional economic development authorities, businesses, and other organizations as appropriate;
- Provide a full disclosure of business assets and debt; and
- Make a deposit of CDN $75,000 into a trust account and sign a Performance Agreement based on your Business Proposal or Relocation and Settlement Plan.
Saskatchewan PNP - Hospitality Sector Project
To qualify under this category, an applicant must:- Hold a valid Temporary Work Permit for one of the following occupations;
- Food/Beverage Server
- Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper
- Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff
- Have been employed by a Saskatchewan employer in one of those positions for a minimum of six months;
- Have completed a minimum of Grade 12 education (or equivalent); and
- Have sufficient English language ability for continued employment in Saskatchewan.
For more information about the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), See our Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program FAQ.
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