The SINP points calculator or points assessment grid scores applicants’ Expression of Interest (EOIs) according to various factors. Based on their EOI score, the applicants are then invited to apply to the SINP for provincial nomination.
The higher the EOI score by the SINP assessment grid, the better the chances of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. After becoming a provincial nominee, apply for Canada PR within 6 months.
The SINP points calculator scores candidates applying to the following SINP pathways:
- SINP Employment Offer
- Occupation in-Demand
- SINP Express Entry
- Entrepreneur Category
- International Graduate Entrepreneur
- Farm Owners and Operators
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SINP Points Calculator for Foreign Skilled Workers
The Saskatchewan PNP points calculator awards points on the following scoring factors:
- Factors based on Labour Market Success = 80
- Education and Training = 23
- Skilled Work Experience = 15
- Language Proficiency = 30
- Age = 12
- Saskatchewan connection and Adaptability = 30
SINP points for Labour Market Success (maximum points = 80)
SINP or the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program nominates eligible foreign workers who will contribute to the province financially, culturally, and socially. Through the scoring assessment grid, the SINP ensures that the nominated skilled workers will be successful and profitable employees.
The labor market success factors include education proficiency, work experience, age, and language proficiency. The points breakdown for each is tabulated below.
SINP Points for academic proficiency
The more educated you are, the more beneficial you will be for the province. Hence, the higher your educational qualifications, the better will be your points in the SINP points calculator.
| Academic proficiency | SINP Points |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or Master’s degree | 23 |
| Bachelor’s degree or a 3-year degree in a university | 20 |
| Trade certification | 20 |
| 2-year diploma | 15 |
| 1-year certificate or at least 2 semesters in a college or any other post-secondary insitutions. | 12 |
SINP assessment points for Skilled Work Experience (maximum points = 10)
To get a score from the Saskatchewan PNP or SINP points calculator, your work experience must be in the field relevant to your job offer.
| Work Experience in the last 5 years | SINP points |
|---|---|
| 5 years | 10 |
| 4 years | 08 |
| 3 years | 06 |
| 2 years | 04 |
| 1 year | 02 |
| Work Experience in the last 6-10 years | SINP points |
| 5 years | 05 |
| 4 years | 04 |
| 3 years | 03 |
| 2 years | 02 |
| Less than a year | 00 |
SINP score for Language Proficiency (Maximum points = 20)
Being proficient in either English or French is extremely important to be able to settle and thrive in Canada. To get points for language proficiency, you must take tests. SINP or Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program accepts CELPIP, PTE or IELTS for English and TEF and TCF for French.
Your language proficiency test must not be older than 2 years.
| First Language Test score (English or French) | SINP points |
|---|---|
| CLB/NCLC 8 or higher | 20 |
| CLB/NCLC 7 | 18 |
| CLB/NCLC 6 | 16 |
| CLB/NCLC 5 | 14 |
| CLB/NCLC 4 | 12 |
| No language test results | 00 |
| Second language test score (English or French) | SINP points |
| CLB/NCLC 8 or more | 10 |
| CLB/NCLC 7 | 08 |
| CLB/NCLC 6 | 06 |
| CLB/NCLC 5 | 04 |
| CLB/NCLC 4 | 02 |
SINP points for applicants Age (maximum points = 12)
Younger applicants in the age group of 22-34 years are preferred the most by the SINP. Thus, the SINP points calculator awards the maximum score to this age bracket.
| Age in years | SINP points |
|---|---|
| Younger than 18 years | 00 |
| 18-21 years | 08 |
| 22-34 years | 12 |
| 35-45 years | 10 |
| 46-50 years | 08 |
| Older than 50 years | 00 |
Saskatchewan connection and Adaptability (maximum points = 30)
The SINP Points calculator assesses if you will be able to settle and thrive in the province as a Canadian permanent resident.
| Adaptability factors exclusively for ISW Employment Offer | SINP points |
| High-skilled job offer from a valid Saskatchewan employer | 30 |
| Adaptibility factors for SINP Occupation in demand and Express Entry category | SINP points |
| Close relative in Saskatchewan(This includes parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, or anyone related to you by blood or law.) | 20 |
| Prior Saskatchewan work experience for at least 1 year in the last 5 years on a valid work permit | 05 |
| Prior student experience in Saskatchewan for at least a year on a valid and active study permit | 05 |
Once you create your profile in the SINP OASIS, you will need to provide information according to which you will gain points by the Saskatchewan points calculator. To gain points, upload updated and valid documents with your SINP application.
To be eligible for any one of the SINP International Skilled Worker pathways, you must score at least 60 points. If you are unable to score the minimum points, the application will not be processed.
In the case of ISW Occupations in-Demand and Express Entry category, the SINP draws are announced twice a month. They issue an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to applicants with an EOI score equal to or greater than the cut-off.
Once you get an ITA, you must submit a complete SINP application along with a non-refundable processing fee of $350 Canadian Dollars within 60 days or 2 months.
After you become a provincial nominee, you can apply to the IRCC for Canada PR within 6 months or 180 days.
SINP Points calculator for Entrepreneur categories
SINP offers three pathways for entrepreneurs and business persons. Each entrepreneur category has a different assessment grid that scores the applicant on various factors. The SINP points calculator for each entrepreneur category is given below.
SINP Assessment Grid for Entrepreneurs
The SINP points calculator for Entrepreneurs scores applicants out of 160 points. Once the applicant submits an Expression of Interest (EOI), the SINP awards a score based on the following factors.
- Human Capital Factors: 75 points
- Points for Business Experience: 50 points
- Points for Business Establishment Plan: 35 points
A complete breakdown of the SINP points calculator for the Entrepreneur pathway is given below
| Human Capital Factors – 75 points | |
| Points for Age | |
| < 20 years | 00 |
| 21-29 years | 10 |
| 30-39 years | 15 |
| 40- 54 years | 10 |
| 55+ | 00 |
| Language Proficiency | |
| No Test | 00 |
| CLB 4 | 05 |
| CLB 5 | 10 |
| CLB 6 or higher | 15 |
| Academic Proficiency | |
| 1-year full-time trade or occupational certification | 10 |
| Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree or any designation in business, agriculture, or tech field | 15 |
| Net Assets (in Canadian Dollars) | |
| $500,000 – $549,999 CAD | 00 |
| $550,000 – $749,999 CAD | 05 |
| $750,000 – $999,999 CAD | 10 |
| $1,000,000 CAD or more | 15 |
| EOI Points for Business Experience – 50 points | |
| Entrepreneurial or Farming experience | |
| 4 to 7 years | 10 |
| 8+ years | 15 |
| 4 to 7 years with more than 50% business ownership | 15 |
| 8+ years with more than 50% business ownership | 20 |
| Business Revenue | |
| $50,000 – $99,999 CAD | 05 |
| $100,000 – $249,999 CAD | 10 |
| $250,000 – $499,999 CAD | 15 |
| $500,000 CAD+ | 20 |
| Points for Innovation | |
| Export Trade | 10 |
| Registered Patents | |
| Gazelle business | |
| Points for Business Establishment Plan – 35 points | |
| Total Investment | |
| $200,000 – $349,999 CAD | 00 |
| $350,000 – $499,999 CAD | 05 |
| $500,000 – $749,999 CAD | 10 |
| $750,000 – $999,999 CAD | 15 |
| $1,000,000+ CAD | 20 |
| Sectors of Investment | |
| Science and Technology | 15 |
| Manufacturing | |
| Export | |
| Rural Business succession | |
| Rural Business development | |
The SINP draws for entrepreneurs regularly invite applicants who have an EOI score equal to or greater than the cut-off.
SINP Points Calculator for International Graduate Entrepreneurs
The SINP points calculator for International Graduate Entrepreneurs scores applicants out of 85 points. Even though this pathway does not conduct draws, applications with a high EOI score are invited to submit a SINP application. The score breakdown for this pathway is tabulated below.
| Factors | Points |
| Points for Age (max 10) | |
| 21 years old or less | 00 |
| 22 years- 34 years | 10 |
| 35 years- 40 years | 05 |
| Older than 40 years | 00 |
| Points for Language Proficiency (max 10) | |
| CLB 7 | 00 |
| Canadian Language Benchmark 8 | 05 |
| CLB 9 or more | 10 |
| Points for Education (max 20) | |
| Ph.D. from a University in Saskatchewan | 20 |
| Master or Professional degree from a university in Saskatchewan | 15 |
| Two or more Canadian degrees or diplomas of at least 3 years | 10 |
| Undergraduate degree of three years from a recognized university in Saskatchewan | 05 |
| A post-secondary diploma of at least two years from a college in Saskatchewan | 05 |
| Points for Economic Benefit (max 25) | |
| Your business is situated in Regina or Saskatoon | 00 |
| If it is situated within Regina or Saskatoon CMA | 05 |
| The business is located outside Regina or Saskatoon CMA | 10 |
| The Location of the business is in a Saskatchewan community with fewer than 5000 residents. | 15 |
| Business is in a priority sector or is innovative | 25 |
| Points for Adaptability (max 20) | |
| If your spouse or legal partner has completed a full-time educational course of at least 2 years from an institution in Saskatchewan, or is enrolled in one and has studied for at least one year. Or Your spouse or legal partner has been continuously working full-time for at least 6 months in Saskatchewan at the time you submit an Expression of Interest. | 20 |
Scoring Factors for Farm Owners and Operators
The SINP points calculator for Farm Owners and Operators awards points out of a hundred. The applicant must score at least 55 points to become eligible for this SINP pathway.
The scoring factors and points distribution for this SINP assessment grid are detailed in the table below.
| Scoring Factor for Exploratory Visit (max 15 points) | |
| No visit or no plan to visit Saskatchewan | 00 |
| A 5-9 days’ business visit to Saskatchewan | 10 |
| Ten or more days’ business visit to Saskatchewan | 15 |
| Points for Business Contacts ( max 20 points) | |
| No business contacts with farm service providers in Saskatchewan. | 00 |
| Minimal contact | 05 |
| Acquired generic advice from at least one or more business service or farm service providers in Saskatchewan. | 10 |
| Have sought farm business-related advice from professional business or farm service providers in Saskatchewan. | 15 |
| If you are paying for one or more Saskatchewan businesses or farm service providers to help you establish a farm business in the province. | 20 |
| Points for Home Ownership (max 10 points) | |
| You have not contacted a real estate agent to purchase a home in Saskatchewan. | 00 |
| Contacted a real estate agent to purchase a home in Saskatchewan | 04 |
| Made an offer on a residential property in Saskatchewan | 06 |
| You have bought a home in the province | 10 |
| Points for Knowledge about Business Development (Max 20 points) | |
| No prior knowledge about farm business sectors and relevant opportunities in Saskatchewan | 00 |
| Basic knowledge about farm business and relevant opportunities in Saskatchewan | 05 |
| You have completed one or more Saskatchewan-based entrepreneurial courses, or have enrolled in one and aim to complete it after arriving in the province. | 10 |
| Possess a strong knowledge about the farm business sector and opportunities in Saskatchewan, and have strong connections with retailers, suppliers, marketers, etc in the province. | 15 |
| You have made a financial or legal commitment to establish a farm business in Saskatchewan. | 20 |
| Points for Commitment (max 10 points) | |
| No active commitment to farm business idea or investment into Saskatchewan | 00 |
| Limited commitment to farm business ideas or investments in the province | 01-03 points |
| Moderate commitment | 04-07 points |
| Substantial commitment to farm business or active investment in the province | 08-10 points |
| English Competency (max 15 points) | |
| No English skills | 00 |
| Minimal English proficiency like grade school training | 03 |
| Considerable English proficiency such as English as a Second Language (ESL) training | 06 |
| You are currently studying in English | 10 |
| Fluency in English | 15 |
| Points for Family Contacts and community (max 10 points) | |
| If you have previously applied to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) other than Saskatchewan | 00 |
| Have family or a community in Canada outside of Saskatchewan | 02 |
| You have no community or family in both Canada and Saskatchewan | 05 |
| Community or extended family in Saskatchewan | 07 |
| You have immediate family in Saskatchewan | 10 |
Getting a good EOI score by the SINP points calculator significantly improves the chances of getting an invitation to apply for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. After the applicant is invited to apply, they must:
- Upload all valid and updated documents and their translations (if applicable)
- Pay the processing fee (if applicable)
- Submit a complete application before the submission deadline.
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