The SINP Entrepreneur Category allows foreign nationals with business and management experience to immigrate to Saskatchewan by starting a new business or purchasing an existing one in the province.
Unlike passive investment programs, applicants are required to:
Actively participate in the day-to-day management of the business
Meet specific investment and net worth requirements
Operate the business according to a Business Performance Agreement (BPA)
To qualify under Saskatchewan’s Entrepreneur Category, applicants must generally meet the following criteria:
At least CAD $500,000 in legally acquired net worth
A minimum of three years of relevant entrepreneurial or senior management experience gained within the past 10 years
CAD $300,000 minimum investment if establishing or purchasing a business in Regina or Saskatoon
CAD $200,000 minimum investment if establishing or purchasing a business outside Regina and Saskatoon
A detailed plan outlining:
Business model
Investment amount
Job creation
Economic benefit to Saskatchewan
The applicant must:
Own at least one-third (33.33%) of the business (unless investing CAD $1,000,000 or more)
Be actively involved in managing the business in Saskatchewan
Candidates submit an EOI to the SINP pool, where they are scored based on:
Net worth
Business experience
Investment amount
Language ability (if applicable)
Adaptability factors
High-ranking candidates receive an invitation to submit a full application.
Applicants may be required to:
Attend an interview
Verify net worth and business background
Finalize the Business Performance Agreement (BPA)
Approved applicants receive a SINP Entrepreneur Approval Letter to apply for a temporary work permit, allowing them to:
Relocate to Saskatchewan
Establish or purchase the proposed business
Operate the business according to the BPA
Once the business conditions are met:
SINP issues a provincial nomination
The applicant applies to IRCC for permanent residence
Certain types of businesses may be ineligible, including:
Passive investment businesses
Property rental or real estate development with limited economic benefit
Businesses that do not align with Saskatchewan’s economic priorities
Each business proposal is assessed individually based on economic impact and sustainability.
Lower investment thresholds compared to other provinces
Growing economy with opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and services
Lower cost of living and operating a business
Supportive provincial nominee framework for entrepreneurs
At Adapt Immigration, we provide end-to-end support for Saskatchewan business immigration applicants, including:
Eligibility and net worth assessment
Business Establishment Plan preparation
SINP EOI strategy and scoring optimization
Application documentation and compliance review
Guidance from work permit stage to permanent residence
