Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) 2025 Updated Guide
Saskatchewan has historically been a strong favourite for Express Entry applicants because of lower competition, agriculture driven economy, and clear occupation lists.
2025 is very different.
Saskatchewan's 2025 SINP allocation is 4,761 which is 1,136 higher than the initial 3,625. The extra nominations are being directed mainly toward in-Canada candidates. Priority is being given to healthcare, agriculture, and skilled trades. Trucking, food services, and retail sectors will receive approximately 25 percent of the new spots.
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The biggest shift in 2025: fewer openings and no new draws
Saskatchewan has not run a new SINP draw since March 2024. There are currently no new Expression of Interest draws scheduled. This pause is happening because the federal government requires that 75 percent of all nominees in 2025 must already be physically in Canada.
On top of that, the Entrepreneur pathway and Farm Owner pathways have now been permanently closed.
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Who is Saskatchewan prioritizing in 2025?
| Priority focus | Reason |
|---|---|
| Workers currently in Saskatchewan | Required due to the federal 75 percent in-Canada rule |
| Healthcare roles | High shortage areas |
| Skilled Trades workers | Construction, infrastructure, industrial demand |
| Agriculture sector roles | Agriculture is a core SK economy base |
Saskatchewan in 2025 is focused heavily on retaining the people already living and working there. This makes overseas nominations extremely limited at this time.
What does this mean for overseas skilled workers?
This year is not ideal for candidates outside Canada targeting SINP directly. Unless you are first entering Saskatchewan on a work permit and then transitioning inside Canada later, the chances are low.
Right now, SINP is functioning more like an inland retention strategy versus an international talent acquisition program.
What about Express Entry candidates?
SINP can normally boost an EE profile significantly, but not during a pause period. While you can still remain in the system, the current priority leans toward individuals physically living inside Saskatchewan and currently working.
High CRS alone will not help this year for SINP.
Final Advice
Saskatchewan has historically been one of the best prairie pathways for PR. However, 2025 is one of the most restrictive years for SINP. If your PR timeline matters, Saskatchewan should not be your only provincial strategy this year.
Keep SK as a secondary or backup option if you are already inside Canada or planning to move into Saskatchewan employment first. For faster probability, diversify toward active draw provinces.
Strategic immigration means adapting every year, not staying stuck on one province just because it used to be easier.
Useful Official Links
Browse SINP Programs
 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-programInternational Skilled Worker EOI System
 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/browse-sinp-programs/applicants-international-skilled-workers/international-skilled-worker-eoi-system
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