The popular Saskatchewan immigration Entrepreneur stream is becoming an increasing SINP priority after another draw featuring high Expression of Interest numbers.
The latest draw, conducted on April 18, 2018, saw 231 Entrepreneur candidates issued with Expressions of Interest, meaning the total EOIs for the last three draws eclipses the combined total for the seven before that, dating back to October 2015.
Saskatchewan has now issued EOIs to 747 Entrepreneur candidates since October 2017, having only issued 576 in the entire history of the program before that date.
Two conclusions can be made: that the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur program is proving popular among business candidates, and the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is keen to prioritize these candidates under its provincial immigration allocation.
Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream Draws
| Date | Lowest score | Average score | Highest score | Number of invitations |
| April 2018 | 90 | 100 | 135 | 231 |
| January 2018 | 80 | 95 | 145 | 251 |
| October 2017 | 80 | 100 | 135 | 265 |
| July 2017 | 80 | 100 | 145 | 98 |
| May 2017 | 80 | 105 | 140 | 142 |
| March 2017 | 95 | 110 | 135 | 107 |
| December 2016 | 120 | 120 | 130 | 14 |
| September 2016 | 110 | 115 | 135 | 57 |
| May 2016 | 110 | 120 | 155 | 88 |
| October 2015 | 110 | 125 | 155 | 70 |
Source: https://www.saskatchewan.ca
The previous two draws saw numbers even higher than the April 2018 draw, with 251 candidates issued with EOIs in January 2018, and 265 in October 2017.
Saskatchewan is planning two more draws in 2018, although it warns the dates are subject to change.
Planned 2018 SINP Entrepreneur Stream Draw Dates
- July 18
- October 17
The Saskatchewan immigration Entrepreneur stream is a three-stage process:
- Expression of interest
- Invitation to submit application
- Nomination
The expression of interest must meet the following minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum net worth of $500,000 legally acquired.
- Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience.
- Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 is any other Saskatchewan area.
Candidates enter a pool where they receive a score. The top scoring candidates are invited to submit an application.
Applications must include:
- Business Establishment Plan confirming figures in expression of interest, and including at least one third ownership of a company in Saskatchewan, unless investment is $1 million or higher.
- Commitment to be active in day-to-day management of business.
- Creation of two or more jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the business is located in Regina or Saskatoon.
The SINP website says: “Please note that the SINP reserves the right to have Business Establishment Plans assessed by professional third parties identified by the government of Saskatchewan. The assessment conducted by third parties will focus on the preparation and due diligence conducted by the applicant in preparing their proposed business plan.”
Saskatchewan recently updated its list of occupations in demand. The province dropped eight occupations from the revised 2018 list.
New 2018 Saskatchewan Occupations In Demand
| National Occupation Classification (NOC) | Occupations |
| 211 | Engineering managers |
| 2131 | Civil engineers |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineers |
| 2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 2141 | Industrial and manufacturing engineers |
| 2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 2151 | Architects |
| 2154 | Land surveyors |
| 2173 | Software engineers and designers |
| 2175 | Web designers and developer |
| 4151 | Psychologists |
| 4212 | Social and community service workers |
| 4214 | Early childhood educators and assistants |
| 3211 | Medical laboratory technologists |
| 3216 | Medical sonographers |
| 423 | Managers in social, community and correctional services |
| 1122 | Professional occupations in business management consulting |
| 2212 | Geological and mineral technologists and technicians |
| 2121 | Biologists and related scientists |
| 2123 | Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists |
| 2225 | Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists |
| 2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 6331 | Meat cutters |
| 7231 | Machinists |
| 7272 | Cabinetmakers |
| 7311 | Industrial mechanics |
| 7312 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
| 7321 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics |
| 7322 | Motor vehicle body repairers |
| 7237 | Welders |
| 811 | Managers in natural resources production and fishing |
| 821 | Managers in agriculture |
| 911 | Manufacturing managers |
| 912 | Utilities managers |
Occupations Dropped From List For 2018
| National Occupation Classification (NOC) | Occupations |
| 124 | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers |
| 1112 | Financial and investment analysts |
| 1123 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations |
| 2211 | Chemical technologists and technicians |
| 2231 | Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2253 | Drafting technologists and technicians |
| 714 | Facility operation and maintenance managers |
Source: www.saskatchewan.ca
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