Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Official processing times

Taken from IRCC's own processing times tool and synced twice a month.

IRCC data updated: October 9, 2026 · Synced by us: 2026-10-20

• Check the current times on IRCC's site ↗

Processing times are IRCC's statistics on applications it has already finished — a guide, not a commitment. Individual files vary with document completeness, requests for more information and background checks. For applications where the time depends on where you file, only a few common locations are listed; use IRCC's tool for others.

The four categories

The six International Skilled Worker pathways

• Employment Offer: a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer
• Occupations In-Demand: no job offer needed, but your occupation must be on Saskatchewan's in-demand list
• Saskatchewan Express Entry: you must already be in the federal pool; a nomination adds 600 CRS points
• Health Talent Pathway: for physicians, nurses and other health workers
• Agriculture Talent Pathway: for farm workers, nursery and greenhouse workers and selected food and beverage processing roles
• Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway: for 32 high-skilled technology occupations

2026 allocation and how much is used

Saskatchewan has issued 2,628 nominations so far — 55% of the year's allocation.

Within the capped group: accommodation and food services 15% (714), trucking 5% (238) and retail 5% (238). A further 750 priority-sector places are reserved for Saskatchewan post-secondary graduates.

The points grid (110 points)

International Skilled Worker applicants without a job offer need at least 60 points to apply.

The minimum language level is CLB/NCLC 4, and work experience from the past 10 years can be counted. Reaching 60 points allows you to apply but does not guarantee an invitation.

Expression of Interest rules

• An EOI stays in the pool for one year, after which you must submit a new one
• You may only hold one active EOI, and cannot have profiles in both Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry
• Candidates are ranked by score; ties favour those with a connection to Saskatchewan (relatives, past work or study there)
• Next tiebreakers are length of work experience and language results
• Saskatchewan may also select for specific occupations or recruitment initiatives
• There are no scheduled draws at present — timing depends on labour market need, provincial priorities and processing volumes
• Invited candidates have 60 days to submit a complete application

How to apply

1. 1

   Identify your sector group and pathway

   Check whether your occupation falls in a priority, capped or other sector — this sets when you can apply and how many places exist — then pick the pathway.

2. 2

   Check eligibility and score yourself

   Use the 110-point grid; without a job offer you need 60 points. Confirm language (at least CLB 4), credential assessment and any occupation restrictions.

3. 3

   Submit an Expression of Interest

   File your EOI online to enter the pool. Capped-sector applicants must file during an intake window.

4. 4

   Wait for an invitation

   Saskatchewan invites according to labour market need, with no fixed schedule. You then have 60 days to prepare the full application.

5. 5

   Submit the nomination application

   Provide language results, credential assessment, proof of experience and your job offer if you have one. Employers may need an Employer Position Assessment.

6. 6

   Apply to IRCC after nomination

   Express Entry candidates add 600 CRS points; others file a provincial nominee permanent residence application directly.

Frequently asked questions