Key Facts
Provincial overview
How SINP Operates in 2026
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) provides pathways for skilled workers, agricultural specialists, and entrepreneurs to settle in Saskatchewan. The province uses a dedicated 100-point assessment grid, requiring a minimum of 60 points to register an Expression of Interest.
The program features both base and enhanced streams. While the International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer stream remains active for candidates with a job approval letter from a registered Saskatchewan employer, overseas no-job-offer rounds (Occupations In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry) have been constrained, making an approved job offer the most reliable doorway in 2026.
Honest Guidance for Offshore Applicants
For overseas candidates without a verified Saskatchewan job offer, SINP's no-job-offer streams (Occupations In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry) have not held broad published selection rounds recently (last significant public rounds date back to late 2024). Do not rely on SINP as a primary overseas no-job-offer route; an approved employment offer from a registered employer is currently essential.
Pathways breakdown
Active Nomination Streams
Detailed overview of base and enhanced provincial streams, job offer rules, and target candidates.
| Stream Name | Type | Job Offer | Target Profile & Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Skilled Worker — Employment Offer | Base | Required | For skilled workers with a permanent, full-time job offer and a valid SINP Job Approval Letter. Ideal for: Candidates with job offers from registered Saskatchewan employers. |
| International Skilled Worker — Saskatchewan Express Entry | Enhanced (+600) | Not Required | For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with experience in non-excluded in-demand occupations. Ideal for: Candidates with 60+ points on the SINP grid; check official sources for active draw status. |
| International Skilled Worker — Occupations In-Demand (OID) | Base | Not Required | For skilled workers without a job offer whose occupation is in demand and not on the excluded list. Ideal for: Overseas professionals scoring 60+ points; check official sources for active draw status. |
| Saskatchewan Experience Streams | Base | Required | For foreign workers currently working in Saskatchewan on valid work permits, including Health, Tech, and Agriculture talent. Ideal for: Temporary foreign workers and students with Saskatchewan employment. |
Core Eligibility Requirements for SINP
- Score at least 60 points out of 100 on the SINP International Skilled Worker points grid.
- For Employment Offer: have a valid, full-time permanent job offer and SINP Job Approval Letter from an employer registered with the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.
- For OID and Express Entry: at least 1 year of work experience in the past 10 years in your field, in an occupation NOT listed on the SINP Excluded Occupations list.
- If working in a regulated trade or profession in Saskatchewan (such as engineering, nursing, or early childhood education), you must provide proof of provincial licensure or eligibility from the regulatory body.
- Language test results meeting the program minimum (minimum CLB 4 for base employment offer; CLB 7+ recommended for Express Entry).
Roadmap to nomination
Step-by-Step SINP Application Process
From initial Expression of Interest registration to provincial nomination and federal landing.
Check Points on SINP Grid
Calculate points across education, experience, age, language, and Saskatchewan connections.
Secure Job Approval Letter (if applicable)
Employer must obtain official approval through the SINP employer portal.
Submit EOI in OASIS
Register your Expression of Interest on Saskatchewan's immigration portal.
Receive Notification to Apply
Receive an invitation during an EOI selection round.
Submit Full Application & Fee
Pay the $500 CAD application fee and submit all supporting documents within 60 days.
Receive Nomination & Apply for PR
Obtain nomination (+600 CRS on Express Entry or paper-based PR application).
Candidate profile
Is this province right for you?
Who This Pathway Suits
- Candidates with an approved job offer from a registered Saskatchewan employer.
- Temporary workers currently in Saskatchewan in agriculture, health, trucking, or hospitality.
- Professionals with close family relatives resident in Saskatchewan (which awards high adaptability points).
Who Should Explore Other Routes
- Overseas applicants relying solely on no-job-offer streams without verifying recent selection history.
- Workers whose occupations are on the SINP Excluded Occupations list.
- Candidates lacking required professional licensing for regulated occupations in Saskatchewan.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions: SINP
You must score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP International Skilled Worker Assessment Grid to be eligible to submit an EOI.
A Job Approval Letter is a document issued by the Government of Saskatchewan to an employer, confirming that the employer has been approved to hire a foreign worker for a specific position. An application under the Employment Offer stream cannot be submitted without it.
Saskatchewan has not published routine, large-scale general OID or Express Entry invitation rounds recently. Potential applicants must check the official SINP website for active draw notifications before planning an application.
The application fee for the International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience streams is $500 CAD, effective from 1 April 2026. A secondary review costs $250 CAD.
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Important Regulatory Notice
MovesEdu Immigration Pvt. Ltd. is a private educational and migration advisory consultancy, not a government body. Program rules, nomination allocations, settlement fees and intake windows change frequently — always verify current criteria on the official government portals linked on this page. All nomination, endorsement and permanent residency decisions rest exclusively with provincial/territorial authorities, participating communities, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). MovesEdu does not provide job placements, recruitment services, or arrange employment contracts.