SINP Points Grid
SINP uses a points grid for ranking EOI candidates. Points are awarded for: Saskatchewan work experience, Canadian work experience, education, language scores, adaptability factors, and age. Candidates with Saskatchewan connections score higher. Minimum EOI scores to enter the pool vary by stream and draw frequency. A federal Express Entry profile is required for the Express Entry Category stream — a Saskatchewan nomination adds 600 CRS points to that profile.
SINP Streams
- No job offer required — one of the few PNP streams that allows nomination without an employer
- Occupation must be on Saskatchewan's In-Demand Occupations list (updated regularly)
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in the past 10 years in the target occupation
- Language: CLB 4 for TEER 3; CLB 7 for TEER 2
- Must have at least a high school diploma (post-secondary preferred for TEER 2)
- Must intend to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Uses a points-based EOI system — draws are occupation-targeted
Processing: OID draws are issued from the EOI pool. Invitation scores vary by occupation and draw frequency.
Strategic note: OID is Saskatchewan's most accessible stream for workers who do not yet have a Saskatchewan employer. The In-Demand list is occupation-specific — verify your occupation is listed before registering. The list changes with labour market conditions.
Where Most SINP Applications Fail
OID: occupation not on current In-Demand list at time of draw — the list changes; verify before registering
Employer not in good standing with SINP — prior compliance issues or from excluded employer category
Work experience not in the same NOC/TEER as the target occupation — lateral experience does not always qualify
Language test below the threshold for the specific stream and occupation TEER level
Express Entry: insufficient Saskatchewan connection — connection must be demonstrable and documented
Settlement funds not demonstrated — required for streams where the applicant is not yet employed in Saskatchewan
Related pathways: International graduates from Saskatchewan institutions should also review the Post-Graduation Work Permit to bridge study status to SINP eligibility. Workers needing employer support may benefit from an LMIA-supported job offer.