Saskatchewan Nomination

Immigration to Canada through the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee programme offers a range of options to people wishing to live and work in Canada on a permanent basis.

Like Provincial Nominee Programmes in other Canadian provinces, those migrating to Canada through this immigration service will be obliged to live and work in Saskatchewan.

However, in some circumstances, migrating to Saskatchewan through a provincial nomination can allow candidates to immigrate to Canada who may not have qualified for any of the federal business visas for or other visa routes.

In addition, the provincial route can often provide a quicker solution to gaining permanent resident status in Canada.

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Benefits

Saskatchewan offers one of the most versatile Canadian Provincial nomination programmes available with seven distinct sub-categories though which candidates can migrate.

Candidates may apply for themselves in the Saskatchewan scheme. Successful candidates will be awarded a grant of Canadian permanent residence which, subject to the satisfaction of the three-year residence requirement may lead to the opportunity to become a Canadian citizen.

Each stream of the Saskatchewan nomination system has separate requirements but no points based assessments are involved.

Understanding the System

Candidates who wish to live and work in Saskatchewan may apply under one of the following seven sub categories.

Skilled Workers

Immigrating to Canada through the skilled worker category requires applicants to have a permanent full time job offer from a company based in the province or have worked for a minimum period of six months in Saskatchewan on a temporary Canadian working permit.

Entrepreneurs

Candidates applying under the entrepreneur stream must have significant funds to invest in establishing a new business or to enter into a partnership.

Candidates must:

Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN$250,000.
Be able to demonstrate proven management experience, and function in a managerial role in the new venture.
Provide a detailed business plan showing how the business will create jobs in the province, and benefit Saskatchewan.
Make at least one exploratory trip to the province to meet with appropriate business and economic development authorities.
Present a complete disclosure of assets and debt.

Long Haul Truck Drivers

Applicants immigrating to Saskatchewan through this category will need temporary job offers from Saskatchewan based haulage firms and must be in possession of Canadian work permits. They must also:

Have a valid truck licence equivalent to a Saskatchewan Class 1A driver's license.
Have a minimum of two years of truck driving experience.
Be prepared to travel to the USA, if required by the employer.
Have a reasonable command of the English language.

Health Professionals

Applicants applying under the Health Professional stream must be working in Saskatchewan on a temporary permit and have an offer of full time permanent employment.

Students

Student applicants must have graduated from a full time course of study in Saskatchewan lasting at least one year.

They must have worked for a Saskatchewan based employer for at least six months through a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) post graduation working permit.

They must also have a current permanent full time job offer in place from their employer.

Farmers

The farming category is aimed specifically at candidates for Canada immigration with a net worth of at least CDN$500,000 and who intend to settle in Saskatchewan and purchase a farm in the province or an area of land to establish such as operation.

Candidates must provide a signed offer to purchase land or an existing farm and must visit the province within the two years preceding this offer.

They must also be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of operating a farm.

Family Members

In order to qualify for this route an applicant must have a permanent job offer from a company based in Saskatchewan or intend to find such employment. In addition, candidates must:

Provide a signed affidavit of support from a family member based in the province.
Be aged between 18 and 49
Have completed a minimum of one year of secondary education training or apprenticeship.
Have completed at least one year of work experience in their chosen field.
Have sufficient grasp of either English or French to be employable in Saskatchewan.

Spouse Immigration and Dependent immigration

Saskatchewan provincial nominees may bring their spouse and dependents with them in the province, as is the case with all provincial based immigration services.

Migrating to Saskatchewan in this way is designed to be a route to permanent settled status and a successful applicant may include their spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner and unmarried dependent children under the age of 22 on their application.

Unmarried children over the age of 22 who are dependent upon the applicant due to being in full time study, or who are unable to work and be independent due to a physical or mental disability may also be included.

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