The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) uses a 110-point EOI system separate from CRS. It's known for accepting candidates with CLB 5 (lower than other PNPs) and for targeting in-demand occupations regardless of CRS score.
SINP at a glance
- Annual allocation: ~3,600 nominations
- Processing time: 5–7 months
- Application fee: CAD $350
- Min language: CLB 4 (trades) or CLB 5 (Express Entry)
- Calculator: SINP calculator
SINP streams
| Stream | Best for | Job offer needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Express Entry | EE candidates with experience in in-demand occupation | No |
| Occupations In-Demand | Workers in the SK in-demand list (no EE needed) | No |
| Employment Offer (Existing Worker) | Foreign workers already in SK with permanent job offer | Yes |
| Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot | Lower-skilled workers (TEER 4/5) in select industries | Yes |
| International Skilled Worker — Tech Talent | Tech workers (35 priority NOC codes) | No (with EE) |
| Entrepreneur Stream | Business investors (CAD $300K+ in SK) | N/A |
| International Graduate Entrepreneur | Recent SK post-secondary grads launching a business | N/A |
SINP EOI scoring (110-point system)
| Factor | Max points |
|---|---|
| Education (highest credential) | 23 |
| Skilled work experience | 15 |
| Language ability (CLB) | 23 |
| Age (best at 22–34) | 12 |
| Connection to SK labour market | 30 |
| Adaptability (spouse, relatives, prior SK study/work) | 8 |
Most recent SINP cutoffs: 68–86 points depending on stream and draw.
Occupations In-Demand list — top categories
SINP regularly invites profiles from these sectors without requiring an EE profile or job offer:
- Healthcare (nurses, PSWs, medical lab technicians)
- Agriculture & food production
- Trucking and transportation
- Skilled trades (electricians, welders, machinists)
- Information technology
- Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical)
- Accounting and finance
Step-by-step SINP application
- Confirm your occupation is on the SK in-demand list (or eligible NOC for Express Entry stream)
- Submit an EOI with your 110-point score
- Wait for invitation — SINP issues invitations in regular draws (typically monthly)
- Submit full application within 60 days of invitation
- Receive nomination — 600 CRS points if applying via EE stream
- Federal PR application
Why SINP works for lower-CRS candidates
- Minimum CLB 5 (vs CLB 7 federally) means lower language scores accepted
- No federal CRS minimum for Occupations In-Demand stream
- "Connection to Saskatchewan" worth up to 30 points — even small ties (prior visit, relative) help
- Trade-friendly: many TEER 3 trades qualify
Common SINP refusal reasons
- Claimed Saskatchewan ties not adequately documented
- Work experience not aligning with stated NOC
- Language scores below required minimum (CLB 5 for most streams)
- Settlement funds inadequate
Useful official resources
Lower CLB? In-demand occupation? SINP could be your fastest path. Try our SINP calculator.
