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Saskatchewan Immigration
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Entrepreneur Program, you and your family can start, obtain or partner in a business in Saskatchewan and be actively involved in managing it, while residing in Saskatchewan.
Application Process
- Expression of Interest (EOI) submission to the SINP.
- EOI Selection and Invitation to Submit an Application:
– Candidates’ EOIs are selected based on their points score with those with the highest points selected during each draw. The number selected is dependent on program requirements (e.g. application inventory).
– After candidates are invited to apply, applications are processed in the order that they are received.
- Business Establishment.
- Nomination.
Successful candidates initially come to Canada on a temporary work permit. They become eligible to apply for nomination after a minimum of 6 months spent establishing their business.
Expression of interest Entry Requirements
- Minimum net worth of $500,000 (CAD) at minimum in Net Business and Personal Assets.
- Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience.
- Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 is any other Saskatchewan area.
Applications must include
- Business Establishment Plan confirming figures in expression of interest, and including at least one third ownership of a company in Saskatchewan, unless investment is $1 million or higher.
- Commitment to be active in day-to-day management of business.
- Creation of two or more jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the business is located in Regina or Saskatoon.
Candidates who meet requirements must sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA). The SINP will then issue a letter to support a work permit application. If the work permit application is successful, candidates come to Canada and begin establishing their business. After 6 months, candidates become eligible to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence. They must also meet the terms of the BPA.