Saskatchewan's booming economy is creating opportunities for employment and investment in all sectors of the province. But our province's most enticing feature is the rich quality of life Saskatchewan residents enjoy.

We have low housing costs and utility rates, which are complemented by the third lowest personal income tax rate in the country. People who move to Saskatchewan claim it is more than just a great place to work - it is an ideal place to call home.

** The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program works through Government of Canada embassies and consulates around the world and does not engage the exclusive services of any agencies or representatives in any jurisdictions. No immigration consultant has or will be allocated an immigrant quota from the Province of Saskatchewan.

사스캐츄완 이민자 지명 프로그램은 세계 전역의 캐나다 대사관과 영사관을 통해 운영되며 어느 관할권에 있는 특정 이민 알선 업체나 대표자들로부터 독점적인 서비스 업무를 받지 않습니다.  사스캐츄완 정부로부터 어느 이민 컨설턴트도 이민 할당량을 배당 받은 적이 없으며 앞으로도 배당 받지 않을 것입니다.

萨省移民提名计划只通过加拿大驻世界各地的大使馆和领事馆招收移民申请，而本计划在任何情况下并不会任命第三者作独家代表。  萨省政府亦不会颁发分配额给任何移民顾问。
 

Our provincial immigration program, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), is designed to help entrepreneurs establish their businesses in Saskatchewan. We have Business Immigration Officers available to help you through every step of the process.

To be considered for the SINP Entrepreneur Category, you must:

1. Have a minimum of 3 -5 years business ownership experience or senior management experience;
   
2. Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN $250,000;
   
3. Conduct a comprehensive Exploratory Visit to Saskatchewan (at least five working days) that includes a Visitation Seminar and interview with a SINP Business Immigration Officer;
   
4. Submit a Business Proposal or Relocation and Settlement Plan;
   
5. Make a minimum, verifiable investment of CDN $150,000 into starting a new business or buying outright an existing business, and have an active management role in the day-to-day operation of the business;
   
6. Intend to own at least 33.3% of your business in Saskatchewan (with a minimum investment of CDN $150,000). If you will not own 33.3% of your business, you must invest a minimum of CDN $500,000 into the business, in either case, you must have an active management role in the day-to-day operation of the business;
   
7. Make a deposit of CDN $75,000 into a trust account and sign a Performance Agreement based on your Business Proposal or Relocation and Settlement Plan.

After a SINP Business Immigration officer reviews your pre-application, you will be invited to make an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan, which includes attending a visitation seminar.  You cannot attend a visitation seminar or have an interview with the SINP unless you are invited by the SINP.

The detailed information you gather during your exploratory visit will be important for your business proposal should you decide to proceed with a formal application. 

During your visit, you will meet with representatives from the SINP and a variety of relevant organizations (e.g. provincial, rural, and municipal government agencies, potential business partners or contacts, industry associations, and chambers of commerce). You will also explore different communities to learn about available settlement services, local schooling, banks, housing, etc.

For more information, see the SINP Guide to Making an Exploratory Visit to Saskatchewan.

Twice monthly, the SINP hosts visitation seminars which provide prospective entrepreneur immigrants with an economic overview of Saskatchewan, its business opportunities and current business environment.  

All visitation seminars will be conducted in English, but the SINP can provide interpretation in a variety of languages depending on applicant demand.

The following is a calendar of upcoming visitation seminars.  The language column indicates the language, in addition to English, in which the seminar will be interpretted.  There is a maximum of 20 applicants per session.   

New Changes: 
Please be advised that seminar start times have been changed to 8:30am. 

Before or the day of the seminar, please forward to our office a complete itinerary of your client's exploratory visit which must include appointment times and contact information. Please note that the itinerary can be handed in at the seminar or e-mailed to Marina.Sellis@gov.sk.ca or Jennifer.Draper-Forsythe@gov.sk.ca.

This Application Guide outlines the requirements for the Entrepreneur Category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).  It includes all the instructions necessary for preparing your application.  Please review the guide carefully prior to applying to determine if you qualify to be considered for the program and to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted.

Saskatchewan will select the applicants who best meet the qualifications and objectives of the SINP. Decisions on applications are final. There is no appeal process; however, applicants can apply again at a later date or to federal programs with Saskatchewan as their destination.

Answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding the Entrepreneurs Category.