SINP

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a provincial immigration program run by the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada. It enables the province to nominate certain foreign nationals for permanent residence in Canada, typically in coordination with the federal Express Entry system or through traditional paper-based applications. Nominations issued under SINP allow applicants to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence, and successful nominees may receive expedited processing in some streams.

SINP comprises several streams designed to address labor market needs and business development in Saskatchewan. These include streams for skilled workers who have education and work experience in occupations in demand or who have a qualified job offer in Saskatchewan; streams aligned with the Express Entry system; streams for workers who already have Saskatchewan work experience; and business pathways for entrepreneurs and farm operators. Some streams require a job offer, while others rely on demonstrated skills and connections to Saskatchewan. Each stream has its own criteria, and nomination quotas or limits are periodically updated.

Applicants must meet program criteria, including language ability, education, work experience, age, settlement funds, and the intention to reside in Saskatchewan. Applications are assessed against stream-specific requirements, and the process typically involves evaluation by the SINP before a nomination is issued.

The SINP functions as a mechanism for Saskatchewan to address labor shortages and support population growth, while providing a pathway to permanent residence within Canada. Final permanent residence decisions are made by the federal government following nomination.