Saskatchewan

Provincial Nominee Program's Entrepreneur

 The Government of Saskatchewan conducted a new draw for its Provincial Nominee Program’s Entrepreneur Category on April 18, issuing invitations to 231 candidates in the province’s Expression of Interest pool.

The minimum score for this draw was 90 points.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)’s  Entrepreneur Category allows successful applicants to start, obtain or partner in a business in Saskatchewan and actively manage it while residing in the province with their accompanying family members, if applicable.

Successful applicants first receive a temporary work permit, allowing them to work in Saskatchewan. They can then apply for permanent residence after fulfilling the terms of a Business Performance Agreement.

Among the eligibility criteria for entrepreneur candidates is a minimum net worth requirement of $500,000 CAD and an equity investment requirement of $200,000 (this figure is raised to $300,000 if the investment is made within the cities of Saskatoon or Regina). There are additional requirements for the business, which must have the potential for creating economic benefit to Saskatchewan, as assessed by a SINP immigration officer.

Eligible candidates are assigned a score out of 160 upon entry into the SINP Entrepreneur pool of candidates. The SINP’s unique points grid has a strong focus on local labour market needs and business innovation. For example, candidates who plan an investment in a key economic sector may obtain more points, as do candidates who conduct an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for at least five working days with evidence of contact with relevant business personnel. Other factors include one’s age, level of education, language ability, entrepreneurial experience, and more besides.
Two more draws are scheduled to take place for this category this year on July 18 and October 17.

Recent SINP Entrepreneur Category draws

The table below shows the history of invitations to apply issued under the SINP Entrepreneur Program. 

Expression of Interest (EOI) Selections
April 18, 2018
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
90 or above
231
January 17, 2018
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
80 or above
251
October 31, 2017
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
80-135
265
July 19, 2017
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
180-145
98
May 24, 2017
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
80-140
142
March 2017
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
95–135
107
December 2016
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
120–130
14
September 2016
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
110–135
57
May 2016
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
110–155
88
October 2015
Points range
Total Invitations Issued
110–155
70

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