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On April 19, 2024, Saskatchewan revised the processing times for different categories in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). These updates are made every quarter to reflect the average time it takes to process applications over the previous three months.
Each category’s processing time is measured in weeks. It is important to understand that these times can vary and do not necessarily predict how long it will take to process future applications.
Processing Times for SINP Applications in the First Quarter of 2024
For the period between January 1 and March 31, 2024, the processing times are detailed below:
International Skilled Worker
Saskatchewan targets a processing period of up to 16 weeks for all International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience applications. The start of the application process depends on the submission of all required details and supporting documents by the applicants.
| SINP Category | Processing Time (Q4: 2023-24) |
| Employment Offer | 6 weeks |
| Occupation In-Demand | 35 weeks* |
| Express Entry | 29 weeks* |
| Tech Talent Pathway | 4 weeks |
| Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot | 7 weeks |
Note: *Processing times for the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry categories do not include the average time waiting for additional information or time spent under program integrity review. The total processing times, accounting for additional delays, are approximately 4 weeks longer than the times listed above.
Entrepreneur and Farm
Saskatchewan aims to process all applications for Entrepreneurs and Farms, including those for Entrepreneur Nominations, within 12 weeks. Additionally, the province seeks to manage all requests for the return of Good Faith Deposits within 24 weeks.
| SINP Category | Processing Time (Q4: 2023-24) |
| Entrepreneur Applications | 6 weeks* |
| Entrepreneurs Nominations | 9 weeks |
| Farmers | Not available due to sample size** |
The processing times for Entrepreneur applications are determined from the moment both the application and a third-party financial verification report are received. This calculation does not include any delays in submission by the applicants.
The processing times for Farm Owners and Operators are calculated from when SINP acknowledges receipt of the application, which must include the processing fee and a third-party report, up to when a final decision is issued by SINP.
Saskatchewan Experience
| SINP Category | Processing Time (Q4: 2023-24) |
| Existing Work Permit | 2 weeks |
| Health Professionals | Not available due to sample size |
| International Students | 3 weeks |
| Truck Drivers | Not available due to sample size |
| Hospitality Workers | 4 weeks |
Processing times are calculated for applications that have reached a final decision. This means that the application has been:
- Approved.
- Rejected.
- Declared unqualified.
SINP Job Approval Process Overview
The SINP Job Approval Letter serves as pre-approved permission for employers to recruit foreign workers via the SINP. Each Job Approval Form is evaluated to ensure the job complies with SINP standards. The objective is to process these forms within six weeks, provided all necessary information and supporting documents are available.
| SINP Category | Quarter 4: 2023-24 | Processing Time |
| Job Approval | January 1 to March 31, 2024 | 2 weeks |