Saskatchewan receives an increased immigration quota

New Updates on Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for 2025

Saskatchewan has recently seen a surge in nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for the year 2025. A total of 1,136 nominations have been added, bringing the allocation for the year to 4,761.

Among the new nominations, 25% have been allocated to key sectors such as trucking, accommodation, food service, and retail trade. These sectors had reached their nomination cap earlier in the year, prompting the SINP to return applications. With the increase in allocations, processing for applications in these sectors will resume.

Changes in the SINP Policies

Starting this year, the SINP has implemented several changes to its policies. The allocation for 2025 has been reduced by 50% compared to the previous year. Additionally, a new requirement mandates that 75% of nominees must already be residing in Canada.

For the remaining 25% of nominations for candidates outside Canada, priority is given to those in health care, agriculture, and skilled trades. Other changes introduced by the SINP include closing the PR paths for entrepreneurs and farm owner/operators, removing eligibility for certain open work permit holders, limiting suitability for SINP student category, and excluding spas, salons, and animal care services (excluding veterinarians) from recruitment.

Increased Allocations for Provinces and Territories

Saskatchewan is not the only region to receive an increase in nomination allocations. Newfoundland and Labrador secured an additional 1,000 spots in February, bringing their total immigration allocation to 2,525. New Brunswick also saw an increase of 1,500 places for its PNP, along with 1,250 slots for the Atlantic Immigration Program, totaling 4,250 for the year.

Yukon recently obtained an extra 67 nomination slots, further expanding their immigration opportunities. However, provinces like Ontario and British Columbia have announced a 50% cut in their allocations, leading to adjustments in their PNPs to accommodate the changes.