Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) in 2026
Saskatchewan's SINP has three main categories: International Skilled Worker, Saskatchewan Experience, and Entrepreneur and Farm. For 2026 Saskatchewan has a nomination allocation of 4,761, a sharp reduction that reflects federal cuts, and it has restructured the program around sector priorities and limits.
Categories
- International Skilled Worker. Includes Employment Offer, Occupations In-Demand, and Express Entry sub-categories. The Occupations In-Demand route does not require a job offer if your occupation is on Saskatchewan's in-demand list and you meet the points threshold, but excluded occupations cannot apply.
- Saskatchewan Experience. For workers who are already working in Saskatchewan.
- Entrepreneur and Farm. Covered in our business immigration guide.
Points and eligibility
The Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories require at least 60 points on the SINP points grid. This is separate from your CRS score. Applicants submit an expression of interest through Saskatchewan's online system.
Intake and fees
In 2026 Saskatchewan caps nominations in three sectors: trucking, retail trade, and accommodations and food service. Employers in those sectors can submit applications only during six intake windows, and only for workers with six months or less left on their work permit. Since April 1, 2026, a $500 application fee and a $250 second-review fee apply to all worker applicants. Check the SINP site for the current windows before you plan.
Get help from a licensed consultant
Because Saskatchewan's rules are narrow and change often, it pays to confirm eligibility before you invest in an application. I can review your occupation, points and options. No one can guarantee a nomination.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a job offer? Not for the Occupations In-Demand sub-category, if your occupation qualifies. Other routes require one or a Saskatchewan connection.
Does the SINP use the CRS score? No. It uses its own points grid, with a minimum of 60.
Can any occupation apply? No. Saskatchewan publishes excluded occupations and limits certain sectors.
Sources: Government of Saskatchewan, SINP pages; law-firm summaries of the 2026 changes.
This page is general information, not legal advice on your situation.