Since the Liberal Party of Canada took office, a steady stream of favorable immigration policies has been released, encouraging many prospective immigrants. Saskatchewan (SK) has attracted numerous applicants due to its significant advantages, such as relaxed educational and professional requirements, and a process that is faster and more flexible than the federal skilled worker program. Since the Liberal Party of Canada took office, a steady stream of favorable immigration policies has been released, encouraging many prospective immigrants.
I. Saskatchewan Immigration Requirements
1. Possess at least 500,000 CAD in net assets
2. Possess at least 3 years of business management experience
3. EOI score of 75 points or higher
4. Willingness to invest at least 300,000 CAD in Saskatoon or Regina, or at least 200,000 CAD in other regions of Saskatchewan, and create at least 2 jobs
II. Saskatchewan Immigration Process
1. Assist the applicant in obtaining a Canadian business visitor visa
2. Conduct a business visit to Saskatchewan for at least 5 working days
3. Submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) online
4. After being selected from the EOI database, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issues an ISA invitation letter
5. Submit a full set of electronic application materials within 60 days of receiving the ISA
6. Once the application materials are approved, sign the Business Performance Agreement (BPA); the Saskatchewan immigration office will issue an approval letter for entrepreneurs to support the applicant's application for a work permit from the federal government
7. Obtain a work permit and travel to Saskatchewan to invest and operate the business
8. After investing and operating in Saskatchewan for more than 6 months and meeting all requirements of the immigration office, submit the application for provincial nomination online
9. Upon approval by the Saskatchewan immigration office, the entire family will receive the official provincial nomination
10. Submit the federal stage application
11. The entire family receives immigration visas and lands in Saskatchewan
III. Advantages of the Saskatchewan Immigration Program
1. Lower asset requirements;
2. No language or professional requirements;
3. No employer sponsorship required;
4. Ability to bring family members to land in Canada early to live and start a business without a long wait, while enjoying local benefits, including healthcare, free education for children, mortgage loans, and other benefits.