Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Agriculture Talent Pathway

At a Glance

Item	Details
Visa / Stream Name	SINP Agriculture Talent Pathway
Pathway Type	Provincial Nominee Program (Permanent Residency)
Application Fee	$500 CAD non-refundable
Stay Length	Permanent (leads to Permanent Residency)
Job Offer Required	Yes, full-time permanent offer
Minimum Language Level	CLB 4 (English or French)
Minimum Education	Secondary school (high school) completion
Work Experience	1 year (3 yrs) or 6 months (EPA employer)
Work Rights	Permanent full-time agricultural employment
Medicare	Saskatchewan Health Coverage available
Study Rights	Not stated in the source
Citizenship Path	Via federal permanent residency
Travel Facility	Valid passport and status required
Family Inclusion	Spouse/partner and dependent children eligible

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Purpose

The Agriculture Talent Pathway is a sub-category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). It enables agricultural workers with an eligible full-time job offer to obtain a provincial nomination toward permanent residence in Saskatchewan.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, candidates must live outside Canada or maintain legal status within Canada, attest to their intent to work and reside in Saskatchewan, and meet the following standards:

1. Job Offer and Employer Position Assessment (EPA)

• Must hold a permanent, full-time job offer in an eligible agricultural occupation matching Canadian wage and working condition standards.
• The employer must register with the SINP and obtain an approved Employer Position Assessment (EPA).
• Applicants must log in to their OASIS account within 10 days of notification (or prior to EPA expiry) to confirm submitted details and validate the position.

Eligible Occupations:

NOC	Description	Sponsoring Employer Requirement
14401	Storekeepers and partspersons	Requires NAICS 11, 311, 33311, 411, or 49313
75101	Material handlers	Requires NAICS 11, 311, 33311, 411, or 49313
84120	Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators	Agricultural Sector
85100	Livestock labourers	Agricultural Sector
85101	Harvesting labourers	Agricultural Sector
85103	Nursery and greenhouse labourers	Agricultural Sector
94140	Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing	Requires NAICS 11, 311, 33311, 411, or 49313
94141	Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers	Requires NAICS 11, 311, 33311, 411, or 49313
94143	Testers and graders, food and beverage processing	Requires NAICS 11, 311, 33311, 411, or 49313
94204	Mechanical assemblers and inspectors	Requires NAICS 11, 311, 33311, 411, or 49313
95106	Labourers in food and beverage processing	Requires NAICS 11, 311, 33311, 411, or 49313

Eligible NAICS Codes:

• NAICS 11: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
• NAICS 311: Food manufacturing
• NAICS 33311: Agricultural implement manufacturing
• NAICS 411: Farm product merchant wholesalers
• NAICS 49313: Farm product and warehousing

2. Work Experience

• At least 1 year of full-time work experience in the intended occupation within the past 3 years; OR
• 6 months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours/week) work experience in the job with the employer supporting the EPA.
• Experience does not need to be consecutive.
• All experience must be paid (including co-op terms).
• Remote work experience is not eligible.
• Experience gained on an open spousal work permit may be considered, but proof of joint Saskatchewan residency will be required.
• Self-Employment: Only permitted if applying under a managerial NOC (unless the occupation requires certification from a Saskatchewan licensing body).

3. Language Proficiency

• Minimum score of CLB 4 across all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
• Test results must be less than two years old at application submission.

Accepted Tests and CLB 4 Minimum Scores:

• IELTS (General): Listening 4.5, Reading 3.5, Writing 4.0, Speaking 4.0
• PTE Core: Listening 28–38, Reading 33–41, Writing 41–50, Speaking 42–50
• CELPIP-General: Listening 4, Reading 4, Writing 4, Speaking 4
• TEF Canada: Listening 145, Reading 121, Writing 181, Speaking 181
• TCF Canada: Listening 331, Reading 342, Writing 4, Speaking 4

4. Education & Licensure

• Completed secondary school (high school) diploma, post-secondary diploma, degree, or trade certificate.
• Proof of professional licensing/registration or proof of application submission if working in a regulated occupation.

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Ineligibility

The following individuals cannot apply:

• Refugee claimants in Canada.
• Refused refugee claimants, unless:
  • The claim/appeal is fully resolved;
  • The applicant and all accompanying family have left Canada; and
  • The applicant provides an IMM 0056B Certificate of Departure or an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC).
• Individuals unable to prove intent to live and work in Saskatchewan.
• Applicants who commit misrepresentation or fail to submit required documentation.

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Required Documentation

All non-English or non-French documents must be accompanied by certified translations and a Translator Affidavit. Translators cannot be family members, spouses, or application preparers.

Federal & Provincial Forms

• Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) (Principal applicant)
• Additional Family Information Form (IMM 5406) (Applicant, spouse, and dependents 18+)
• Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) (Applicant, spouse, and dependents 18+)
• Additional Dependents/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) (If more than 5 dependents)
• Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409) (If applicable)
• Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) / Authority to Release Personal Information (IMM 5475) (If applicable)

Supporting Evidentiary Documents

• Letter of Job Offer: On company letterhead, signed by the employer, specifying wages, duties, job title, benefits, and job location.
• Language Test: Official CLB 4+ score report from an approved agency.
• Education: Diplomas, degrees, certificates, and official transcripts.
• Work Experience Evidence: Reference letters on company letterhead detailing job positions, dates, duties, and weekly hours, accompanied by at least one government-issued document (tax returns, pension/social security records, government-issued contracts, work permits).
• Self-Employment Evidence (if applicable): Business licenses, tax returns, proof of income, client reference letters, and incorporation articles.
• Status & Residency: Valid temporary work permit (open, closed, or CUAET) if working in Canada; proof of residency (Saskatchewan Health Card or SGI driver's licence) if claiming Saskatchewan work experience.
• Civil Status & Identity: Birth certificates (listing parents) for applicant and dependents; marriage, divorce, separation, or death certificates; adoption papers.
• Passports: Clear copies of identity and validity pages for the principal applicant, spouse, and accompanying dependents. Must remain valid through permanent residency processing.

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Application Steps

1. Secure Job Offer & EPA: Obtain an eligible job offer through Saskjobs.ca or an employer who registers for an SINP Employer Position Assessment.
2. Validate Position: Log in to OASIS within 10 days of EPA conditional approval notification to validate details.
3. Prepare Application: Gather, scan, and save all required federal/provincial forms and supporting documents as PDFs.
4. Submit Online: Register an account and submit the application via the SINP Online Application Portal.
5. Pay Fee: Pay the non-refundable $500 CAD fee online using Visa or Mastercard.

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Important Warnings

• Returned Applications: Applications submitted with missing documents or missing translations will be returned without a second review. A new application must be submitted.
• No Nomination Guarantee: Federal nomination allocations are limited annually; meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee a nomination.
• Representatives: You are not required to hire a representative. If using one, they must be a Canadian lawyer in good standing or a Saskatchewan-licensed immigration consultant. Recruiters must also be provincially licensed.