Saskatchewan PNP Draw History

Recent Provincial Nominee Program invitation rounds for Saskatchewan — minimum scores, invitations issued, and streams.

Last verified: Apr 29, 2026

Latest draw

Mar 12, 2026 · Stream: sk_ee_sub_category

Minimum score: 83

Invitations issued: 88

Date Stream Min score Invitations
Mar 12, 2026 sk_ee_sub_category 83 88
Mar 12, 2026 sk_occupation_in_demand 81 72
Feb 5, 2026 sk_ee_sub_category 82 95
Jan 15, 2026 sk_occupation_in_demand 80 68
Dec 4, 2025 sk_ee_sub_category 84 110

Check if you qualify for a Saskatchewan PNP stream

How PNP draws work

  1. What the SINP is

    The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is Saskatchewan's nominee program. The International Skilled Worker category runs two sub-streams — Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand — that invite overseas candidates with in-demand skills. Separate categories cover Saskatchewan Experience, Entrepreneur, and Farm Owner streams.

  2. How SINP invitation rounds work

    SINP maintains an Expression of Interest (EOI) pool for International Skilled Worker candidates and ranks profiles on the SINP Points Assessment Grid (out of 100 points). Periodic draws invite candidates at or above a minimum score and, in Occupations In-Demand, within a list of eligible NOC codes that Saskatchewan publishes per draw.

  3. Express Entry sub-category

    The Express Entry sub-category is an enhanced stream tied to federal Express Entry — a SINP nomination adds 600 CRS points. Candidates must have an active Express Entry profile, a qualifying NOC, and meet SINP's points threshold for that draw.

  4. After an invitation

    An SINP invitation is an Invitation to Apply for a provincial nomination. Applicants typically have 60 days to submit the full SINP application. After nomination, Express Entry sub-category candidates accept through their federal profile; Occupations In-Demand candidates apply for PR directly to IRCC.

Key facts

  • SINP uses a Points Assessment Grid scored out of 100 — completely different from BC's SIRS (/200), Ontario's OINP scheme, or the federal CRS (/1200).
  • A valid SINP invitation in either the Express Entry or Occupations In-Demand sub-category requires your NOC to appear on Saskatchewan's published eligible list for that draw.
  • The Occupations In-Demand sub-category does not require an Express Entry profile, making it a distinct pathway for candidates outside the federal pool.
  • A close family tie to Saskatchewan (or past study / work in the province) adds substantial points on the SINP grid.
  • Saskatchewan publishes each draw's sub-category, minimum points score, eligible NOC list, and invitation count on its official page.

Frequently asked questions

What sub-categories does Saskatchewan invite from?

The International Skilled Worker category runs Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-category draws. Saskatchewan Experience streams operate separately for candidates already in the province. Each International Skilled Worker draw notice lists the sub-category, minimum score, and eligible NOCs.

What is an SINP score?

An SINP score comes from the Points Assessment Grid: points awarded for education (up to 23), language (up to 24), work experience (up to 15), age (up to 12), and connection to Saskatchewan / labour-market factors (remaining points). Total is out of 100. Scores in this system are specific to Saskatchewan and not comparable to BC's SIRS or the federal CRS.

Do I need a job offer to apply to the SINP?

International Skilled Worker — Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories do not require a Saskatchewan job offer, but do require an in-demand NOC on Saskatchewan's published list for that draw. The Saskatchewan Experience category does usually require an existing Saskatchewan work history.

What is the difference between Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand?

Express Entry sub-category draws select candidates who have both an active federal Express Entry profile and an SINP EOI; a nomination adds 600 CRS points. Occupations In-Demand draws select SINP EOI candidates without requiring an Express Entry profile — the nomination leads directly to a PR application submitted to IRCC.

How often does Saskatchewan run draws?

SINP International Skilled Worker draws typically occur monthly or every few weeks, though cadence varies. Each draw notice is published on Saskatchewan's official immigration page. Check the "Last verified" stamp for the most recent draw captured here.

Is this official SINP advice?

No. This page compiles publicly available SINP draw notices as a reference. It is not legal or immigration advice, and historical cutoffs are not predictions. Always verify against saskatchewan.ca before relying on any number for a real application decision.