Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program
How the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program works — International Skilled Worker sub-categories, the Express Entry option and job-offer streams, from a licensed RCIC.
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program nominates skilled workers through three main families: International Skilled Worker, Saskatchewan Experience and entrepreneur streams. Two International Skilled Worker sub-categories — Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand — can accept applicants with no Saskatchewan job offer, selecting instead on a points assessment and occupation eligibility.
Key facts
| Program | Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) |
|---|---|
| Main stream families | International Skilled Worker (Express Entry, Occupations In-Demand, Employment Offer), Saskatchewan Experience, Entrepreneur and Farm |
| Job offer | Not required for the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories; required for the Employment Offer sub-category |
| Express Entry link | Enhanced through the International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category, which selects from the federal pool |
| Points assessment | A 100-point grid covering education, experience, language, age and connection to Saskatchewan |
| Occupation eligibility | Your NOC must appear on Saskatchewan's in-demand occupation list at the time you apply |
| Current criteria and intake | Verify on the official SINP website before applying |
Who may qualify?
- Express Entry candidates whose occupation is in demand in Saskatchewan
- Skilled workers outside Canada in an in-demand occupation, with no job offer required
- Workers with a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer holding a valid job approval letter
- International graduates and workers already living and working in Saskatchewan
- Entrepreneurs and farm owner-operators meeting the applicable criteria
Eligibility requirements
- Meeting the eligibility criteria of the specific stream you apply under
- Approved language test results at the minimum level that stream requires
- An educational credential assessment where the stream requires foreign education to be assessed
- Proof of settlement funds where the stream requires it
- Genuine intention to live and work in the nominating province or territory
How it works: step by step
- 1
Confirm your NOC and TEER
Provincial streams are built around National Occupational Classification codes, so confirm the code that matches your actual duties before anything else.
- 2
Check the current stream criteria
Open the official provincial page and confirm the stream is accepting applications and that you meet its current criteria.
- 3
Register or submit an expression of interest
Most jurisdictions ask you to register a profile first and issue invitations from that pool.
- 4
Apply for nomination
Submit the provincial application with supporting documents within the deadline stated in your invitation.
- 5
Apply to IRCC for permanent residence
A nomination is not permanent residence. You then file a federal PR application — through Express Entry if the stream is enhanced, or on paper if it is a base stream.
Expert insight
Saskatchewan is one of the few places a candidate with no Canadian job offer and no Canadian experience can still be nominated — but only if the occupation is on the list at the moment of submission. Timing matters more here than almost anywhere else.
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Frequently asked questions
Immigration programs, fees and processing times change frequently. This page is general information, not immigration advice. Verify current requirements with official Government of Canada sources or speak with our RCIC.