Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Immigration: The SINP Entrepreneur Categories Are Closed
Saskatchewan permanently closed its Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur and Farm Owner/Operator categories on March 27, 2025. If you planned to start a business or farm there for PR, you still have options elsewhere. We match them to your money, language and business idea.
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What happened to the SINP Entrepreneur categories?
On March 27, 2025, Saskatchewan announced that the Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur and Farm Owner/Operator categories would be permanently closed, effective immediately. It accepts no new applications, expressions of interest or invitations to apply.
The province said Ottawa cut its nomination allocation by 50 per cent to 3,625 nominations and required 75 per cent of nominees to already live in Canada as temporary residents. Saskatchewan now prioritizes health care, agriculture and the skilled trades.
What about applications already filed?
Saskatchewan says all existing applications in its system will continue to be processed to completion. If you have a file, ask the SINP or your representative about its status. Nobody can start a new Saskatchewan entrepreneur application.
Why look beyond Saskatchewan
- Open business streams exist: nine provinces and territories publish rules for entrepreneurs
- Prairie neighbours: Alberta and Manitoba both run farm and rural business routes
- Lower entry outside big cities: Nova Scotia and the Northwest Territories start at $100,000 invested outside their main cities
Who should read this?
An honest check before you plan around Saskatchewan.
You are affected if
- You planned to start or buy a Saskatchewan business and earn a nomination
- You planned to farm there through the Farm Owner/Operator category
- You are a Saskatchewan graduate who planned to use the Graduate Entrepreneur category
A different route may fit if
- You have a Saskatchewan job offer in health care, agriculture or the skilled trades
- You already live in Canada on a valid temporary visa
- You want to work in Canada first and apply through Express Entry
A job-based route may fit better. See the skilled-worker PNP or Express Entry.
What is open in Saskatchewan now
Saskatchewan nominates, and IRCC makes the final decision on permanent residence. This is the current state of the SINP, taken from the province official pages.
Entrepreneur categories
The Entrepreneur and International Graduate Entrepreneur categories are permanently closed. No Expression of Interest or invitation can be submitted. See the business PNP options →
Farm Owner/Operator
This category is permanently closed too. Alberta and Manitoba still run farm routes. Read the Alberta guide → Read the Manitoba guide →
Job-based categories
The SINP still nominates workers with Saskatchewan job offers. Overseas approvals are prioritized for health care, agriculture and the skilled trades. Read the Saskatchewan skilled-worker guide →
Existing applications
Saskatchewan says files already in its system are processed to completion. Ask the SINP or your representative about your file. Compare other business provinces →
What to watch
Saskatchewan called the closure permanent. Federal allocation limits still shape every province, so we track each business stream and tell clients when the rules change. Compare the open business provinces →
Planned on Saskatchewan?
Tell us your money, language and business idea. We show you which province fits best.
Where entrepreneurs can go instead
British Columbia
Base needs $600,000 net worth and $200,000 invested. Regional needs $300,000 and $100,000. You are scored out of 200 points, and CLB 4 applies. Read the BC guide →
Alberta
Four streams: Rural ($300,000 net worth, $100,000 invested), Graduate, Foreign Graduate and Farm ($500,000 equity). CLB 4 to 7 depending on the stream. Read the Alberta guide →
Manitoba
$500,000 net worth and CLB 5. Invest $250,000 in the Winnipeg region or $150,000 outside it, or $300,000 in farm assets on the Farm Investor path. Read the Manitoba guide →
Nova Scotia
Net worth $600,000 in Halifax or $400,000 elsewhere, with $150,000 or $100,000 invested. CLB 5. Read the Nova Scotia guide →
New Brunswick
Net worth $500,000, $150,000 invested, 65 of 100 points and CLB 4. Read the New Brunswick guide →
Newfoundland and Labrador
$600,000 in assets, $200,000 invested and CLB 5, plus a route for local graduates. Read the NL guide →
Read the full guides
Each page covers the requirements, the steps, the costs and a self-check. Yukon and the Northwest Territories have guides too.
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Saskatchewan entrepreneur immigration FAQs
Is the SINP Entrepreneur category still open?
No. Saskatchewan permanently closed the Entrepreneur, International Graduate Entrepreneur and Farm Owner/Operator categories on March 27, 2025. It accepts no new applications, expressions of interest or invitations to apply.
Why did Saskatchewan close it?
Saskatchewan said the federal government cut its nomination allocation by 50 per cent, leaving 3,625 nominations, and required 75 per cent of nominees to already live in Canada. It chose to focus on health care, agriculture and the skilled trades.
What happens to applications filed before the closure?
Saskatchewan says existing applications continue to be processed to completion. Ask the SINP or your representative about the status of your file.
Can I still farm in Saskatchewan through immigration?
No. The Farm Owner/Operator category is permanently closed too. Alberta and Manitoba still run farm routes, and we can compare them for you.
Which provinces still take entrepreneurs?
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Yukon and the Northwest Territories publish business streams. Each has its own money, language and business rules, and PEI is rarely inviting business candidates right now.
Can I get a Saskatchewan nomination another way?
Yes, if you have a Saskatchewan job offer. Overseas approvals are prioritized for health care, agriculture and the skilled trades, and other occupations are limited to candidates already in Canada on a valid temporary visa.
Is there a federal business immigration program?
No federal business program is open right now. The Start-Up Visa program is closed to new applications, which is why the provincial streams matter.
How do I get started with Amir Ismail and Associates?
Book a Strategy Consultation with Amir Ismail, RCIC R412319. We compare the open business provinces against your money, language and business idea.