The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), commonly searched online as the Saskatchewan PNP, offers immigration pathways for eligible skilled workers, international graduates and temporary foreign workers who want to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan.
Applicants are not required to hire an immigration representative. However, choosing the correct SINP pathway can be challenging because eligibility may depend on the applicant’s occupation, work permit, Saskatchewan employment, job offer, employer approval, language results, education and immigration status.
Obtaining advice from a licensed SINP immigration consultant can help applicants understand their options, identify potential concerns and prepare an accurate, complete and well-supported application.
What Is the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program?
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program allows the Province of Saskatchewan to nominate eligible foreign nationals for Canadian permanent residence.
Saskatchewan assesses whether an applicant meets the requirements of a particular SINP category or pathway. After receiving a nomination, the applicant must submit the appropriate permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
The federal government makes the final decision and assesses medical, criminal, security and other admissibility requirements.
Applicants can review current program information on the official Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program website.
Check Your SINP Eligibility and Calculate Your Points
Before submitting an Expression of Interest or SINP application, applicants should review the official eligibility requirements and calculate their potential SINP points.
The International Skilled Worker points assessment grid considers factors such as:
- Education and training
- Skilled work experience
- Language ability
- Age
- Saskatchewan employment, family or other connections
Applicants under the applicable International Skilled Worker pathways generally need at least 60 points out of 110. Meeting the minimum score does not guarantee an invitation or nomination because program availability, intake limits and provincial selection priorities may change.
Check Your SINP Eligibility and Calculate Your Points
The former SINP Program Selector was archived on January 2, 2026. The current official page provides the SINP points assessment grid rather than an interactive eligibility calculator.
The points assessment provides only an initial indication. A complete professional review should also consider the applicant’s occupation, work permit, Saskatchewan job offer, employer approval, licensing requirements and supporting documents.
What Are the Current SINP Pathways?
The SINP currently has two principal worker categories:
- International Skilled Worker
- Saskatchewan Experience
Each category contains different pathways or subcategories intended for particular types of applicants.
It is important to note that Saskatchewan permanently closed its Entrepreneur and Farm immigration pathways on March 27, 2025. No new applications or Expressions of Interest are accepted under these pathways.
Applicants should be cautious when relying on older websites or articles that continue to describe the Entrepreneur or Farm pathways as active. The closure is confirmed on the Government of Saskatchewan’s SINP Entrepreneur page.
International Skilled Worker Category
The International Skilled Worker category is intended for eligible skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan. Depending on the pathway, the applicant may be living outside Canada or already residing in Canada.
International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer
This pathway is for eligible skilled workers with a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.
The employer generally must be registered with the Government of Saskatchewan and obtain approval for the position through the Employer Position Assessment process.
The applicant must also meet requirements related to:
- SINP points
- Skilled work experience
- Language ability
- Education or training
- Occupational classification
- Professional licensing, where applicable
- Intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
Agriculture Talent Pathway
The Agriculture Talent Pathway is designed for workers with an approved Saskatchewan job offer in an eligible agricultural occupation.
Eligibility may depend on the applicant’s occupation, work experience, language ability, education and Saskatchewan employment offer. The supporting employer must also satisfy the applicable provincial requirements.
Health Talent Pathway
The Health Talent Pathway is available to eligible healthcare workers with a permanent, full-time job offer in Saskatchewan.
Applicants generally require a valid Employer Position Assessment connected to the job offer. Depending on their circumstances, candidates may be able to apply with or without an Express Entry profile.
Many healthcare occupations are regulated in Saskatchewan. Receiving an SINP nomination does not replace provincial licensing, registration or certification requirements.
Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway
The Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway is intended for eligible workers with a Saskatchewan job offer in a qualifying technology or innovation occupation.
An applicant may qualify with or without an Express Entry profile, depending on the option selected. The candidate’s education and work experience must relate to the proposed occupation, and the employer and job offer must meet SINP requirements.
Occupation In-Demand
The Occupation In-Demand subcategory is intended for eligible skilled workers who do not have a Saskatchewan job offer.
This pathway uses an Expression of Interest system. Applicants must satisfy the applicable points, education, language, occupational and work-experience requirements.
Submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee an invitation. Intake availability and selection priorities can change according to Saskatchewan’s labour-market needs and nomination allocation.
Saskatchewan Express Entry
The Saskatchewan Express Entry subcategory is for eligible candidates with an active profile in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system.
Applicants must meet both the applicable SINP requirements and the requirements of at least one federal Express Entry program.
Not everyone who submits an Expression of Interest will be invited. More information is available through the SINP International Skilled Worker EOI system.
Saskatchewan Experience Category
The Saskatchewan Experience category is primarily intended for eligible foreign nationals who are already living and working in Saskatchewan with valid authorization.
Its pathways include:
- Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit
- Students
- Agriculture Talent Pathway
- Health Talent Pathway
- Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway
The appropriate pathway may depend on the applicant’s work permit, occupation, Saskatchewan work experience, place of study, employer and job offer.
Certain Post-Graduation Work Permit and spousal open work permit holders may only qualify under specific SINP pathways. Applicants should not assume that every period of Saskatchewan employment will automatically make them eligible for nomination.
Saskatchewan’s Current Priority Sectors
Saskatchewan’s immigration priorities and nomination allocations can change each year. In 2026, the province identified the following priority sectors:
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Skilled trades
- Energy
- Mining and critical minerals
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Employment in a priority sector does not automatically make an applicant eligible. Eligibility still depends on the specific pathway, occupation, employer, work permit and supporting evidence.
Some other sectors may be subject to nomination caps or scheduled Employer Position Assessment intake periods. Employers and applicants should confirm the current requirements before proceeding.
Why Is Choosing the Correct SINP Pathway Important?
SINP pathways can appear similar but may have significantly different eligibility requirements.
For example:
- A Saskatchewan graduate may need to apply through the Student subcategory.
- A healthcare professional may be required to use the Health Talent Pathway.
- A technology worker may be suited to the Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway.
- A worker outside Saskatchewan may require an approved employment offer.
- Another candidate may need an invitation through the Expression of Interest system.
- Certain work permit holders may not qualify under the Existing Work Permit subcategory.
Applying under an unsuitable pathway can result in an application being returned, closed or refused.
A professional SINP assessment can examine the applicant’s complete circumstances before recommending a particular pathway.
How Can an SINP Immigration Consultant Help?
1. Assessing SINP Eligibility
SINP eligibility may be affected by several factors, including:
- Current country of residence
- Immigration status in Canada
- Type and validity of work permit
- Saskatchewan employment history
- National Occupational Classification code
- Job duties and previous work experience
- Language test results
- Education and Educational Credential Assessment
- Saskatchewan job offer
- Employer registration and position approval
- Professional licensing requirements
- Express Entry eligibility
- Settlement funds
- Genuine intention to live in Saskatchewan
A professional assessment can determine whether the applicant appears to meet the current requirements and identify concerns that should be addressed before an application is submitted.
2. Selecting the Correct NOC Code
The applicant’s National Occupational Classification code can affect SINP eligibility, qualifying work experience, language requirements and professional licensing.
The NOC code should be selected primarily according to the applicant’s actual job duties—not the job title alone. Similar titles may fall under different occupational classifications depending on the work performed.
An SINP immigration consultant can compare the applicant’s duties, employment reference letters, Saskatchewan job offer and previous work history with the relevant NOC description.
3. Reviewing the Saskatchewan Job Offer
A Saskatchewan job offer must meet specific program requirements. Depending on the pathway, it may need to be permanent, full-time and supported by an approved Employer Position Assessment.
A professional review can help determine:
- Whether the employment offer meets SINP requirements
- Whether the employer is properly registered
- Whether an Employer Position Assessment is required
- Whether the occupation and wage are appropriate
- Whether the duties match the selected NOC
- Whether the applicant has the required work experience
- Whether professional licensing is required
- Whether the position is in a priority or capped sector
The applicant’s documents must also remain consistent with the information submitted by the employer.
4. Preparing an SINP Expression of Interest
An SINP Expression of Interest is a pre-application profile used for certain International Skilled Worker pathways. It is not a nomination application.
Applicants must ensure that every point claimed can be supported with appropriate evidence. Incorrectly claiming points for work experience, education, language ability, family connections or Saskatchewan experience may result in serious consequences.
Professional advice can help applicants calculate their score accurately and determine which documents will be required if they receive an invitation.
5. Preparing a Complete Application
An SINP application may require:
- Passports and civil-status documents
- Work permits and immigration records
- Employment reference letters
- Saskatchewan job-offer information
- Pay statements and tax documents
- Language test results
- Educational documents
- Educational Credential Assessments
- Settlement-fund evidence
- Professional licensing documents
- Employer-related information
- Express Entry profile details
- Documents for accompanying family members
Applications with missing documents or improper translations may be closed. A professional representative can help organize the application, review the evidence and identify missing or inconsistent information before submission.
6. Reviewing Work Permit and Immigration Status
Current immigration status is particularly important for applicants already working in Saskatchewan.
Eligibility may be affected by:
- The type of work permit
- The work permit’s expiry date
- Maintained status
- Restoration status
- A change of employer
- A change in occupation
- Periods without authorization to work
- Post-Graduation Work Permit restrictions
- Spousal open work permit restrictions
Applicants should obtain advice before their immigration status expires. Restoration status may not satisfy the requirements of certain SINP job-offer pathways.
7. Responding to SINP Requests
The SINP may request additional documents, clarification or updated information while processing an application.
These requests must be reviewed carefully and answered within the specified deadline. A licensed representative can help the applicant understand the concerns, collect appropriate supporting evidence and prepare an organized response.
8. Planning After Nomination
An SINP nomination does not automatically grant permanent residence or extend a work permit.
After nomination, applicants may require assistance with:
- Accepting an Express Entry nomination
- Preparing the federal permanent residence application
- Applying for an eligible work permit or extension
- Requesting a nomination revision or extension
- Reporting employment or family changes
- Maintaining valid temporary status
- Responding to IRCC requests
Planning the federal stage early is particularly important when an applicant’s work permit is approaching expiry.
Why Saskatchewan-Specific Licensing Matters
Saskatchewan has provincial legislation governing immigration consultants and foreign worker recruiters. Immigration consultants must be properly licensed before providing immigration services in Saskatchewan unless they qualify for a legally recognized exemption.
This Saskatchewan licensing requirement is separate from federal regulation by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
Harish Sharma, Director of HV Global Immigration Ltd., is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, RCIC number R534969, and holds Saskatchewan immigration consultant licence number FWRISA 000958.
Saskatchewan’s current regulatory framework is established under The Immigration Services Act, which replaced the former Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act framework.
Applicants should confirm that anyone charging for Saskatchewan immigration services is legally authorized. More information is available on the Government of Saskatchewan’s immigration consultant licensing page.
Does Hiring an SINP Consultant Guarantee Nomination?
No immigration consultant can guarantee an SINP nomination, permanent residence, faster processing or special treatment.
The Government of Saskatchewan does not provide immigration consultants with nomination quotas or reserved application spaces.
The value of professional SINP services lies in:
- Identifying the appropriate pathway
- Reviewing eligibility before applying
- Recognizing potential risks
- Calculating EOI points accurately
- Reviewing job offers and occupational classifications
- Preparing complete supporting documentation
- Maintaining consistency throughout the application
- Responding to provincial requests
- Planning the permanent residence stage
Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that all information submitted on their behalf is truthful, complete and accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions About SINP Applications
Do I need an immigration consultant to apply for the SINP?
No. Applicants may prepare and submit their own applications. Professional advice may be helpful if you are uncertain about your pathway, NOC code, work permit, job offer, Employer Position Assessment, EOI score or supporting documents.
What is an SINP Expression of Interest?
An Expression of Interest is a pre-application profile used for certain SINP pathways. It is not an application or a guarantee of an invitation. Candidates who receive an invitation may then submit a complete SINP application.
Do I need a Saskatchewan job offer?
It depends on the pathway. Most current SINP pathways require a qualifying Saskatchewan job offer. The Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry subcategories have operated without a job-offer requirement, but applicants must meet all current requirements and receive an invitation before applying.
Can an immigration consultant arrange a Saskatchewan job?
Immigration representation and employment recruitment are separate services. No consultant can guarantee a job offer, nomination or permanent residence.
Applicants should never pay for a job offer. Saskatchewan law prohibits charging foreign workers recruitment fees.
Does an SINP nomination guarantee permanent residence?
No. After receiving an SINP nomination, the applicant must apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The federal government makes the final decision on permanent residence.
Can I apply if my work permit is expiring?
The answer depends on the pathway, work permit type, current employment and whether the applicant continues to have legal authorization to work. Applicants should obtain advice before their status expires because restoration status may not satisfy the requirements of certain SINP pathways.
Are the SINP Entrepreneur and Farm pathways open?
No. Saskatchewan permanently closed its Entrepreneur and Farm immigration pathways on March 27, 2025. No new applications or Expressions of Interest are accepted.
Get Professional Help With Your SINP Application
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program offers valuable permanent residence opportunities, but its eligibility requirements, employer procedures, intake limits and selection priorities can change.
At HV Global Immigration Ltd., we provide professional assistance with:
- SINP eligibility assessments
- Pathway selection
- NOC and employment reviews
- Expression of Interest preparation
- Saskatchewan job-offer document reviews
- Employer Position Assessment-related documentation
- SINP application preparation
- Professional representation
- Post-nomination permanent residence planning
Harish Sharma is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and holds Saskatchewan immigration consultant licence number FWRISA 000958. Applicants can obtain professional advice from a representative familiar with both federal immigration requirements and Saskatchewan’s provincial regulatory framework.
Contact HV Global Immigration Ltd. to schedule a professional consultation regarding your Saskatchewan immigration options.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. SINP eligibility requirements, pathway availability, intake limits, nomination allocations and selection priorities may change. Applicants should review the latest Government of Saskatchewan instructions or obtain professional advice based on their individual circumstances.
