SINP 2025 Update: Saskatchewan Gets 1,136 Extra Nominations – Total Now 4,761

Saskatchewan has received 1,136 additional provincial nomination spaces for 2025 under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), taking the province’s total allocation to 4,761 for the year. The boost follows earlier reductions to provincial allocations and is aimed at easing labour shortages in key sectors. 

 What changed – and why it matters 

• More nomination spaces in 2025: Ottawa approved nearly 1.1k extra SINP spots, lifting the provincial total to 4,761. This provides additional room for candidates already in Saskatchewan and for overseas applicants in priority occupations. 

• Context: Earlier this year, SINP allocations were cut by ~50% and a federal rule was introduced requiring 75% of provincial nominees to be temporary residents already in Canada. The new increase partially offsets those constraints. 

• Priority sectors: For the smaller share available to candidates outside Canada, Saskatchewan is prioritizing Healthcare, Agriculture, and Skilled Trades. 

Who stands to benefit 

• Students and workers already in Saskatchewan: With the 75% in-Canada requirement, temporary residents studying or working in the province are structurally advantaged. 

• Candidates with Saskatchewan ties: The SINP points system awards additional points for a close family relative in Saskatchewan, past work experience in the province, and past study in Saskatchewan-factors that can improve ranking and speed up invitation timelines. 

Examples of connection points on SINP’s grid 

• Close family relative in Saskatchewan (considered when ranking equal scores). 

• Past work in Saskatchewan (e.g., ≥12 months in the last 5 years on a valid work permit). 

• Past study in Saskatchewan (e.g., ≥1 full-time academic year at a recognized SK post-secondary). 

 The bigger picture 

While the extra 1,136 nominations are welcome, Saskatchewan officials and local stakeholders note that demand still exceeds supply due to the volume of temporary residents in-province and earlier federal caps. Candidates with strong Saskatchewan connections and in-demand skills remain best positioned to receive invitations when selections occur. 

 What this means for applicants 

The new nominations are a positive signal for students, workers, and families who have built their lives in Saskatchewan. With federal rules favouring those already in Canada, candidates studying or working in the province – or with close family ties – have a stronger chance of securing a pathway to permanent residency. 

But success in SINP isn’t just about being in the right place – it’s about presenting the strongest possible profile. Candidates need to ensure their EOI points are maximised, that their work or study in Saskatchewan is correctly documented, and that they don’t miss upcoming nomination opportunities. 

This is where expert guidance becomes crucial. Since 2002, Rao Consultants has been helping applicants navigate immigration updates like these – from mapping out SINP points to ensuring every detail aligns with IRCC and provincial criteria. 

📞 If you’re in Saskatchewan today – whether as a student, worker, or with family ties – now is the right moment to get your profile assessed. A stronger score could mean the difference between waiting another year and receiving your nomination in the next draw. 

👉 Connect with Rao Consultants for a free profile assessment and understand exactly how this SINP boost can fast-track your journey to Canadian PR.