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Provincial Nominee Program

Saskatchewan's Provincial Nominee Program: the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

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In one sentence. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) runs four active streams across two categories — International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience — three base streams you apply to directly and one Express Entry-aligned stream that adds 600 CRS points, each looking for candidates whose occupation, job offer, or Saskatchewan work history matches the province's labour market needs.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is Saskatchewan's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) — the province's own immigration program for selecting economic immigrants whose skills and experience match its labour market. SINP nominates candidates for permanent residence across two active categories: International Skilled Worker, for people outside Canada or on a temporary status who have an in-demand occupation or a qualifying Saskatchewan job offer, and Saskatchewan Experience, for people already living and working, or studying, in the province. As of March 2025, the SINP permanently closed its Entrepreneur and Farm Owner and Operator categories to new applications, so the streams below are the ones currently open.

Active Saskatchewan streams

  • International Skilled Worker — Occupations In-Demand sub-category: for candidates whose occupation appears on Saskatchewan's in-demand occupations list, even without a job offer. Base stream — you submit an Expression of Interest directly to the province and must score at least 60 of 110 points on the SINP assessment grid.
  • International Skilled Worker — Employment Offer sub-category, including the Health, Agriculture, and Innovation and Technology Talent Pathways: for candidates with a valid, approved job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in a targeted sector. Base stream — the employer's Job Approval Form anchors eligibility, with no Express Entry profile required.
  • International Skilled Worker — Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category: for candidates who already hold an active federal Express Entry profile under the FSW, FST, or CEC program. Express Entry-aligned — a nomination adds 600 CRS points to the candidate's existing profile, making an Invitation to Apply all but certain at the next draw.
  • Saskatchewan Experience category, covering sub-categories such as Existing Work Permit, Health Talent Pathway, Agriculture Talent Pathway, and Students: for people already living in Saskatchewan with a valid work permit or a Saskatchewan post-secondary credential and qualifying work experience. Base stream — you apply directly to the province using your established Saskatchewan work or study history.
Provincial and territorial PNP streams open, close, and change their criteria on a regular basis — confirm current requirements directly with the province or territory you are interested in, and verify federal requirements on canada.ca before you apply.

Key takeaways

  • SINP runs four active streams under two categories: International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience.
  • Three base streams (apply directly, no CRS score needed) plus one Express Entry-aligned stream (adds 600 CRS points).
  • SINP permanently closed its Entrepreneur and Farm Owner and Operator categories to new applications in March 2025.
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Last reviewed: Aug 10, 2026

This is a plain-language summary of official IRCC information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules do change, so please confirm anything that affects you on canada.ca.
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