The SINP Saskatchewan's Provincial Nominee Program provides an alternate and quicker means of entry into Canada. Through the Program, the provincial government fast-tracks PNP applications to the Canadian government for prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Applications are accepted under the following categories:

• International Skilled Worker -Employment Offer

  This stream is for applicants with a skilled job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.

• International Skilled Worker - Occupations In-Demand

  This sub-category is for highly skilled workers with experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan, who do not yet have a job offer in the province. This category is closed to new applications at this time.

• International Skilled Worker - Saskatchewan Express Entry

  This sub-category enables the province to nominate individuals who are already in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) Express Entry pool and have skilled work experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan. This category is closed to new applications at this time.

• Existing Work Permit

Under this sub-category, skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a closed work permit or under the International Experience Canada (IEC) can apply for nomination by the SINP.

• Health Professionals

This sub-category is for individuals who have worked as a physician, a nurse, or in another health profession in Saskatchewan for at least six months.

• Hospitality Sector Project

This sub-category is for individuals that are currently working in Saskatchewan as food and beverage servers, food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, or housekeeping and cleaning staff for at least six months. The employer must receive approval from the Province of Saskatchewan before the applicant begins work in Canada.

• Long Haul Truck Driver Project

Under this sub-category, applicants must be working on a temporary work permit for an approved trucking firm in the province for at least six months, have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver's license, and have an offer of full-time, permanent employment from an employer, which must be an approved trucking firm in the province.

• Students

This sub-category is for students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada and can apply for nomination.

• Entrepreneur Sub-Category

This sub-category is for individuals who wish to invest management talent and capital in Saskatchewan by establishing, acquiring, or partnering in a business in the province. Candidates are expected to take on an active management role in the business. This sub-category functions on an Expression of Interest model.

• Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category

This sub-category is for experienced farmers with considerable capital looking to invest in a farming operation and settle in the province of Saskatchewan, and genuine.