The Government of Saskatchewan has made significant changes to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) due to federal cutbacks.

Key Updates:

✅ Federal Cutbacks:

• The Government of Canada reduced SINP nominations by 50%, leaving Saskatchewan with only 3,625 nominations (lowest since 2009).
• 75% of nominees must already be in Canada on a temporary visa.

✅ New SINP Changes (Effective Immediately):

1. Priority for Key Sectors:
   • Overseas candidates will only be considered for jobs in health care, agriculture, and skilled trades.
   • All other occupations must hire from within Canada.
2. Industry-Specific Caps:
   • Accommodation, food services, retail trade, and trucking can only receive 25% of total nominations.
3. Ineligible Occupations:
   • Spas, salons, and pet care services (excluding veterinarians) can no longer apply through SINP.
4. Permanent Program Closures:
   • Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur, and Farm Owner/Operator categories are permanently closed.
5. Application Returns:
   • Saskatchewan Express Entry & Occupations In-Demand applications without a job offer will be returned.
   • Affected applicants can request a refund of their application fee.