On March 27, 2025, local time in Canada, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) announced several important policy adjustments, including the resumption and suspension of application pathways, changes in application eligibility, and quota restrictions.
The specific details are as follows:
1. Resumption of the Saskatchewan Employer-Sponsored JAL Application
Earlier in February this year, the Saskatchewan government had to suspend the acceptance of JA applications due to a significant reduction in federal quotas. However, due to the ongoing labor market shortage, the Saskatchewan government has decided to resume the approval of JAL applications starting March 27, 2025. However, new application requirements have been added for the resumed JAL.
2. Significant Reduction in Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Quotas
According to the latest federal government policy, the nomination quotas for all provincial nominee programs (including SINP) will be reduced by 50% in 2025. The nomination quota for Saskatchewan in 2025 is only 3,625, the lowest level since 2009.
3. Restrictions on Provincial Nominee Quota Allocation
(1) 75% of the quotas will be prioritized for temporary residents within Canada.
(2) Foreign applicants are limited to the following occupational categories: healthcare, agriculture, and technology industries.
4. Closure of the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm Owner Immigration Programs
The following three subcategories will no longer accept new applications, but already invited EOI applications will continue to be processed:
● Entrepreneur Category
● International Graduate Entrepreneur Subcategory
● Farm Owner/Operator Category
5. Spousal Work Permit Holders No Longer Eligible for SINP Applications
Certain open work permits (such as spousal work permits) will no longer be eligible for Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee applications.
6. Quota Restrictions for Specific Industries
The quotas for the following three industries are limited, with a maximum of 25% of the provincial nominee quota available.
● Accommodation and Food Services (restaurants, hotels, etc.)
● Retail Industry (supermarkets, stores, etc.)
● Truck Transportation
7. Additional Requirements for the Food, Hospitality, and Truck Transportation Industries
(1) Minimum income requirements for employers;
(2) Foreign employee ratio limit: must not exceed 30% (other industries are not subject to this restriction).
This policy change in Canada once again demonstrates the rapidly changing nature of Canadian immigration policies. It is recommended that interested applicants plan early and seize opportunities. Immigration should not be delayed, and this is not an empty statement! The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Immigration pathway has been closed, but the Canadian Federal Startup Visa (SUV) program is open to you.
The Canadian Federal Startup Visa (SUV) program is the only "group" immigration program, allowing a startup project to sponsor up to five applicants for immigration. This program is managed by the Canadian federal government, receiving strong support from the federal government, and is directly processed by the federal authorities. Successful SUV applicants can bring their spouses and dependent children under 22 years of age to apply for permanent residency directly, allowing them to live, work, and study in Canada, except for Quebec. Importantly, the permanent residency status obtained by entrepreneurs will not be revoked due to business failure! The application requirements for this program are simple, with no asset requirements, no need to prove the source of assets, and no management experience required. Applicants only need to achieve a language proficiency of CLB 5 and can submit their applications once they meet the relevant conditions.
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