This particular stream is meticulously crafted for adept farm owners and operators who have proven in experience in farming with considerable capital to invest in a farming operation and aspire to possess and manage a farm within the province.
This category is strictly for business in primary agriculture production (crops & livestock). Candidates interested in agri-business operation may qualify under entrepreneur category of SINP.
There are two categories under this stream:
- Farm Owners and Operators
- Farm Owners and Operators – Young Farmers Stream
Farm Owners and Operators:
Program Eligibility
| Requirement | |
| Express Entry Profile | Not Required |
| Job Offer | Not Required |
| Level of Education | Not specifically required |
| Work Experience | Farm Ownership / Management / Knowledge
Min. 3 Years |
| Language Proficiency | Not Specifically Required |
| Connection to Province | Not Specifically Required |
| Personal Net Worth | Min. $500,000 CAD |
| Investment Requirement | Min. $150,000 CAD. Good Faith Deposit: $75,000 CAD. |
Young Farmers stream
Program Eligibility
| Requirement | |
| Express Entry Profile | Not Required |
| Age | Below 40 Years |
| Job Offer | Not Required |
| Level of Education | Not specifically required |
| Work Experience | Farm Ownership / Management / Knowledge
Min. 3 Years |
| Language Proficiency | Not Specifically Required |
| Connection to Province | Not Specifically Required |
| Personal Net Worth | Min. $300,000 CAD |
| Investment Requirement | Good Faith Deposit: $75,000 CAD. |
Application Procedure
- Applicants must visit Saskatchewan for at least 5 business days before applying. During the visit, meet with an SINP representative to discuss the farm operation plans and conduct research on relevant sectors.
- Submit a comprehensive application to SINP, including documentation of farm ownership/operation experience, a Farm Establishment Plan for the proposed farm, and proof of meeting the minimum net worth requirement. Third-party verification of net worth is required. Applications can be sent in hard copy to SINP offices.
- If the application passes pre-screening, pay a $2,500 CAD application fee. SINP may request an interview. Approved applicants sign a business performance agreement and provide a refundable $75,000 CAD deposit.
- After approval, receive a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan. Apply for Canadian permanent residence. Applicants can also request a work permit support letter from SINP, facilitating a work permit application. These LMIA-exempt work permits allow work in Canada while establishing the business.
- Complete and mail a paper-based permanent residence application to the appropriate center. Typically, paper-based PNP applications for permanent residence are processed within 18 months.
Note: “The information herein is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice”