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Business Immigration

Saskatchewan

Minimum requirements

Popular business immigration programs for graduated international students and entrepreneurs and agricultural investors in the province

Intl Grad Entrepreneur Pilot

Recently graduated students in SK want to start a business and settle in the province

Graduation
Have graduated a 2-years post-secondary program in Saskatchewan
Post-graduation Work Permit
Issued after graduation, valid at least 24 months at the time of submission the EOI profile
Age
At least 21 years old
Language
CLB 7
Residential area
Live and work in Saskatchewan
Ownership
At least 33.33% ownership
Active operation
Active and ongoing participation in the day-to-day management of the business
Business revenue
Meet the minimum required revenue based on the number of employees
Entrepreneur

Experienced entrepreneurs want to invest and settle in Saskatchewan

Net worth
$500,000 after debt deduction
Investment
$300,000 if located in Saskatoon/Regina, or
$200,000 if elsewhere
Work experience
3 years of relevant business management or entrepreneurial experience within the last 10 years
Ownership
At least 1/3 ownership unless the total investment is greater than $1,000,000
Type of investment
Purchase, establish or invest in a business in Saskatchewan
Job creation
2 positions full-time (not including family members) if establishing a business in Saskatoon, or Regina
Exploratory Visit
Visit the province at least 5 days
Language
CLB 5
Young Farm Owners

Experienced agricultural investors under 40 want to invest in a farm in Saskatchewan

Net worth
$300,000 after debt deduction
Good-faith deposit
$75,000 refundable after 2 years of business operation
Investment
$500,000
Business management experience
3 years own and operate a farm
Farm Establishment
Based on the information, guide and supports from the province after arrival
Exploratory Visit
Visit the province at least 10 days
Age
Under 40 years old
Spouse or Common-law partner
Have marketable employment skills based on education and work experience
Regular Farm Owners

Experienced agricultural investors want to invest in a farm in Manitoba

Net worth
$500,000 after debt deduction
Good-faith deposit
$75,000 refundable after 2 years of business operation
Investment
$500,000
Business management experience
3 years own and operate a farm
Farm Establishment
Based on the information, guide and supports from the province after arrival
Exploratory Visit
Visit the province at least 10 days
EOI Profile
Meets or exceeds 55 / 100 points

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee the applicant will receive the invitation. Please refer the application process.
Applicant must fulfill all terms set out in the Business Performance Agreement to be nominated for provincial nomination.

Application process

Process timeline of investing, selecting, reviewing and submitting for provincial nomination
between applicant with Provincial and Federal Government

Intl Graduate Entrepreneur
Profile submission
Stage 1

Create an expression of interest profile on OASIS when eligible. The profile is scored and ranked based on the information provided.Profile valid for 12 months

Provincial invitation
Stage 2

Depending on allocation quota, candidates with the highest EOI scores in the pool will be invited to submit the investment application.
Submit application within 30 days

Decision
Stage 3

Application approved, the investor signs the Business Performance Agreement with the province, committing to fulfill all requirements.Province reviews in 4 months

Business establishment
Stage 4

Fulfill all commitments of the business plan as agreed with the province in Business Performance Agreement for 12 months.12 months in business operation

Decision of Nomination
Stage 5

After fulfilled all commitments, applicant receives Nomination Certificate to support the application for permanent residence to IRCC.
IRCC reviews in 15 - 19 months

Get PR Status
Stage 6

Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.Confirmation valid within 12 months

Entrepreneur
Profile submission
Stage 1

Create an expression of interest profile on OASIS when eligible. The profile is scored and ranked based on the information provided.Profile valid for 12 months

Provincial invitation
Stage 2

Depending on allocation quota, candidates with the highest EOI scores in the pool will be invited to submit the investment application.
Submit application within 180 days

Interview
Stage 3

Applicant is invited to an interview with a provincial official to discuss the application, business proposal and investment terms.

Investment decision
Stage 4

Application approved, the investor signs the Business Performance Agreement with the province, committing to fulfill all requirements.Province reviews in 12 weeks

Work permit
Stage 5

The province provides a Letter of support for the applicant to complete their work permit application for business investment.Submit application within 3 months

Business establishment
Stage 6

Fulfill all commitments of the business plan as agreed with the province in Business Performance Agreement for 12 months.12 months in business operation

Decision of Nomination
Stage 7

After fulfilled all commitments, applicant receives Nomination Certificate to support the application for permanent residence to IRCC.
IRCC reviews in 15 - 19 months

Get PR Status
Stage 8

Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.Confirmation valid within 12 months

Farm Owners
Exploratory Visit
Stage 1

Have an exploratory visit to the province to research and explore investment opportunities in agriculture for at least 5 days.
Mandatory

Profile submission
Stage 2

Submit the application including Farm Establishment Plan to Immigration Services Division when minimum requirements are met.

Net worth verification
Stage 3

Application completed, applicant is required to have personal net worth c
Submit the report within 12 months

Interview
Stage 4

An investment that is suitable and can bring long-term economic benefits to Saskatchewan will be invited for an interview.

Decision
Stage 5

Application approved, the investor signs the Business Performance Agreement with the province and make deposit.Province reviews in 12 weeks

PR submission
Stage 6

Applicant submits the application for permanent residence. The province will send Nomination Certificate directly to IRCC.
IRCC reviews in 15 - 19 months

Get PR Status
Stage 7

Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.Confirmation valid within 12 months

Release of deposit
Stage 8

Deposit will be returned in full and the interest after fulfilling the requirements of the Business Performance Agreement.6 months in business operation

If a work permit is due to expire within 30 days, the province may issue a letter of support for the work permit extension.
An invitation to apply does not guarantee the application will be approved or the applicant will be issued the Nomination Certificate or granted permanent resident status.

Success factors

Crucial elements affect the decision

Background elements
Settlement fund
Net worth
Age
Language
French
Canadian work experience
Education
Work experience
Management experience
Admissible
Residential area
Letter from employer
Occupation in Canada
Liquid asset
Field study in Canada
Community referral letter
Farm experience
Job offer
Investment value
Business proposal
Education in Canada
Investment region
Residential area
Exploratory Visit
Scoring factors

Entrepreneur

Age
0%
Exploratory Visit
0%
Language
0%
Education
0%
Total assets
0%
Entrepreneurial experience
0%
Business Plan
0%

International Graduate Entrepreneur

Age
0%
Language
0%
Education
0%
Economic Benefits
0%
Adaptability
0%

Adaptability generally includes but not limited to applicant and spouse's background (education, language, work experience) Economic benefits include investment industry and region.
Entrepreneurial experience includes ownership and management experience, business revenue and industry.
Figures may be rounded for presentation purposes, please refer to federal or provincial government websites for the most accurate information.

Entitlement

Benefits the applicant and their accompanying family members are entitled to when becoming permanent residents

Family-friendly
Family-friendly

The immigration application includes the applicant's spouse and children

Work and study
Work and study

Have legal status to operate the business under business immigration program

Medical
Medical

Access to high-quality modern public health care as same as Canadian

Education
Education

Free or lower tuition for children depends on the level of education

Benefits
Benefits

Access to social benefits as same as Canadian

Mobility right
Mobility right

Live and work anywhere under Permanent Resident status

Sponsorship
Sponsorship

Ability to sponsor relatives if the conditions are met

Naturalization
Naturalization

Ability to obtain citizenship if residency conditions are met

Specific requirements

Important requirements the applicant should note

Immigration Ineligibility

  • Have an unresolved refugee application
  • Are living illegally in their Country of Residence or Canada
  • Have a removal order issued by IRCC or CBSA
  • Are inadmissible to Canada

The applicant may be refused if under any of the following situations:

  • The applicant or any dependent family member (accompanying or not) has a serious medical condition or a criminal record
  • In unresolved custody or child support disputes
  • Have intentionally misrepresented in an immigration application
  • Unable to demonstrate the intention to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan
  • Have been refused by the SINP within the last 24 months

List of Ineligible Businesses

  • Wholesale trading businesses, where goods or merchandise are purchased in Canada or internationally, and resold without transformation
  • Businesses located in a multi-business retail condo/location/project or business incubator that is not completed/operational, and/or is targeted or dependent on investment or business operations from SINP entrepreneurs for the development, completion or ongoing operation of the project
  • Any business previously owned and operated by friends, relatives or family members
  • Any business previously owned by a SINP Entrepreneur or Immigrant Graduate Entrepreneur applicant
  • Any business previously owned by a SINP Entrepreneur or Immigrant Graduate Entrepreneur applicant
  • Any business venture or partnership with an SINP Entrepreneur applicant (only partnerships with new International Graduate Entrepreneur applicants are eligible)
  • Primary agriculture/farming operations
  • Property rental, investment, and leasing activities
  • Coin operated businesses of any kind
  • Consultancy or any business that offers professional advice
  • Resale of goods and/or services
  • Online/e-commerce businesses (unless the service/product is new to the Canadian marketplace and the warehouse is located in Saskatchewan)
  • Real estate construction/brokerage/renovation/property development, insurance brokerage or business brokerage where you receive a commission or do not take physical possession of the product
  • Professional services or self-employed business operators requiring licensing or accreditation, unless the license or accreditation was issued after your study
  • Long distance freight trucking
  • Pay day loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machines
  • Credit unions
  • Home-based businesses, including bed-and-breakfasts and lodging houses
  • Co-operatives
  • Any businesses operated primarily for the purposes of deriving passive investment income
  • Any businesses that tend to bring the Nominee Program or the Government of the Nova Scotia into disrepute

Basic requirements

  • 21 years old or older
  • Have a 2-years post-secondary program in Saskatchewan
  • Hold a post-graduation work permit valid for at least 24 months
  • Have resided in Saskatchewan during their academic program

Language

Minimum CLB 7, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:

Investment requirements

  • Investment is financed directly from the personal net worth and/or from a recognized Canadian financial institution, Venture Capital or Angel Investment firm
  • Ineligible investment includes but is not limited to gifts from partners or third parties, donations, loans or grants from ineligible financial institutions

Business requirements

  • Submit the Business Establishment Plan after receiving the Invitation to Apply
  • Have a 1/3 ownership, may partner with another applicant
  • Establish or purchase a business as agreed in Business Performance Agreement
  • Directly involved in the day-to-day management of the business on a valid work permit
  • Dmonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the Business Establishment Plan
  • Demonstrate the main purpose of business operation is generating profits by selling products or providing services instead of passive investment
  • Business Performance Agreement cannot be changed or modified while implementing the business plan
  • Operate the business for at least 12 months before requesting nomination
  • Reside within 50 km of the business
  • Meet minimum revenue requirements after 1 year of operation

Immigration Ineligibility

  • Have an unresolved refugee application
  • Are living illegally in their Country of Residence or Canada
  • Have a removal order issued by IRCC or CBSA
  • Are inadmissible to Canada

The applicant may be refused if under any of the following situations:

  • The applicant or any dependent family member (accompanying or not) has a serious medical condition or a criminal record
  • In unresolved custody or child support disputes
  • Have intentionally misrepresented in an immigration application
  • Unable to demonstrate the intention to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan
  • Have been refused by the SINP within the last 24 months

List of Ineligible Businesses

  • Property rental, investment, and leasing activities
  • Real estate construction/development/brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage
  • Businesses located in a multi-business retail condo/location/project or business incubator that is not completed/operational, and/or is targeted or dependent on investment or business operations from SINP entrepreneurs for the development, completion or ongoing operation of the project
  • Professional services or self-employed business operators requiring licensing or accreditation
  • Pay day loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machines
  • Credit unions
  • Home-based businesses, including bed-and-breakfasts and lodging houses
  • Co-operatives
  • Any businesses operated primarily for the purposes of deriving passive investment income
  • Wholesale distributor operations
  • Landscaping operations
  • Seasonal businesses
  • Appliances/home furnishing retail operations

Basic requirements

  • Have an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan at least 5 business days
  • At least 3 years of relevant business management or entrepreneurial experience within the last 10 years
  • Net worth of $500,000 CAD, including all assets owned by applicant and applicant-spouse after debt deduction
  • Assessed by SINP-approved financial verification provider (KPMG or MNP Ltd.) after being invited
  • If purchasing a business from an former SINP Entrepreneur before 2015, the business must have been operational for at least 5 years since obtaining permanent residency or when the Good Faith Deposit was refunded, and must be profitable for 2 out of the last 3 years
  • Applicants and their families must reside within 50 km of their business in Saskatchewan
  • Attend an interview within 90 days of SINP's request

Language

Minimum CLB 5, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:

Investment requirements

  • Depend on the investment region:
    ○ $ 300,000 CAD if located in Regina or Saskatoon
    ○ $ 200,000 CAD if located elsewhere in Saskatchewan
  • Investment eligibility is assessed based on how essential to establish and operate a new business, or to purchase, improve and operate an existing business
  • Unless essential, real estate will not be considered an investment; if eligible, the eligible investment is more than 50% percent of the total minimum required investment
  • If purchasing an existing business, including business assets, equity and inventory
  • For the establishment of a new business, only consider a maximum of 3 times the average monthly Cost of Goods Sold over a 6 months period
  • For start-up costs (marketing, insurance, or supplies) and operation expenses (rent, wages, and utilities), only consider a maximum of 6 months if establishing a new business or 3 months if purchasing an existing business
  • Include cash and receivables which are considered reasonable and based on industry standards, up to a maximum of 15% of the total required eligible investment
  • Wages or salaries paid to the applicant or family members are not considered eligible expenses

Business requirements

  • Submit the Business Establishment Plan after receiving the Invitation to Apply
  • Have a 1/3 ownership, unless the total investment is greater than $1,000,000 CAD, may partner with another applicant
  • Establish or purchase a business as agreed in Business Performance Agreement
  • Create 2 permanent full-time positions or equivalent for Canadian or Permanent Resident (not including family members) if establishing a new business in Saskatoon or Regina
  • Directly involved in the day-to-day management of the business on a valid work permit
  • Dmonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the Business Establishment Plan
  • Demonstrate the main purpose of business operation is generating profits by selling products or providing services instead of passive investment
  • Application to change Business Performance Agreement must be completed after a meeting with the province within 90 days after arrival and is not guaranteed to be approved. Submission of mid-term Business Establishment Activity Report also is required. No change is accepted if it lowers EOI points.
  • Operate the business for at least 12 months before requesting nomination

Immigration Ineligibility

  • Have an unresolved refugee application
  • Are living illegally in their Country of Residence or Canada
  • Have a removal order issued by IRCC or CBSA
  • Are inadmissible to Canada

The applicant may be refused if under any of the following situations:

  • The applicant or any dependent family member (accompanying or not) has a serious medical condition or a criminal record
  • In unresolved custody or child support disputes
  • Have intentionally misrepresented in an immigration application
  • Unable to demonstrate the intention to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan
  • Have been refused by the SINP within the last 24 months

Basic requirements

  • EOI score of at least 55/110 points
  • Have an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan to research and explore investment opportunities
  • Net worth of $500,000 CAD, including all assets owned by applicant and applicant-spouse after debt deduction
  • Assessed by SINP-approved financial verification provider (KPMG or MNP Ltd.) after being invited

Business management experience

  • At least 3 years of relevant farm operation knowledge and experience in agricultural products such as:
    ○ Crops: Cereals (Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye, Triticale, Canola, Flax, Mustard, Sunflower, Camelina), Seeds (Lentil, Pea, Chickpea, Bean, Faba Bean)
    ○ Other Agricultural Products (Herbs / Spices, Apiculture, Canaryseed, Wild Rice, Hemp, other crops,...)
    ○ Forage, fruit, vegetables, potatoes
    ○ Livestock/poultry and related products

Language

Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:

Investment requirements

  • At least $ 150,000 CAD
  • The good-faith deposit will be returned within 2 years after nomination if the applicant fulfills all terms in the Business Performance Agreement and has operated the business for at least 6 months

Business requirements

  • Farm proposal must show commercial viability
  • Have a 1/3 ownership, unless the total investment is greater than $1,000,000 CAD, may partner with another applicant
  • Establish or purchase a business as agreed in Business Performance Agreement
  • Dmonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the Business Establishment Plan
  • Application to change Business Performance Agreement must be completed after a landed meeting and is not guaranteed to be approved. Submission of mid-term Business Establishment Activity Report also is required. No change is accepted if it lowers EOI points.
  • Directly involved in the day-to-day management of the business on a valid work permit

Immigration Ineligibility

  • Have an unresolved refugee application
  • Are living illegally in their Country of Residence or Canada
  • Have a removal order issued by IRCC or CBSA
  • Are inadmissible to Canada

The applicant may be refused if under any of the following situations:

  • The applicant or any dependent family member (accompanying or not) has a serious medical condition or a criminal record
  • In unresolved custody or child support disputes
  • Have intentionally misrepresented in an immigration application
  • Unable to demonstrate the intention to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan
  • Have been refused by the SINP within the last 24 months

Basic requirements

  • EOI score of at least 55/110 points
  • Have an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan to research and explore investment opportunities
  • Under 40 years old
  • If spouse or common-law partner is included in an application, must have marketable employment skills based on education and work experience
  • Net worth of $300,000 CAD, including all assets owned by applicant and applicant-spouse after debt deduction
  • Assessed by SINP-approved financial verification provider (KPMG or MNP Ltd.) after being invited

Business management experience

  • At least 3 years of relevant farm operation knowledge and experience in agricultural products such as:
    ○ Crops: Cereals (Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye, Triticale, Canola, Flax, Mustard, Sunflower, Camelina), Seeds (Lentil, ○Pea, Chickpea, Bean, Faba Bean), Other Agricultural Products (Herbs / Spices, Apiculture, Canaryseed, Wild Rice, Hemp, other crops,...)
    ○ Forage, fruit, vegetables, potatoes
    ○ Livestock/poultry and related products

Language

Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:

Investment requirements

  • At least $ 150,000 CAD
  • The good-faith deposit will be returned within 2 years after nomination if the applicant fulfills all terms in the Business Performance Agreement and has operated the business for at least 6 months

Business requirements

  • Farm proposal must show commercial viability
  • Have a 1/3 ownership, unless the total investment is greater than $1,000,000 CAD, may partner with another applicant
  • Establish or purchase a business as agreed in Business Performance Agreement
  • Dmonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the Business Establishment Plan
  • Application to change Business Performance Agreement must be completed after a landed meeting and is not guaranteed to be approved. Submission of mid-term Business Establishment Activity Report also is required. No change is accepted if it lowers EOI points.
  • Directly involved in the day-to-day management of the business on a valid work permit