Saskatchewan overhauls Provincial Nominee Program: Major Changes Announced for 2025
Saskatchewan has restructured its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) , a significant move that will impact aspiring immigrants. The new changes include the reopening of job offer-based PR pathways and strict limitations on certain categories. These reforms aim to streamline the immigration process while ensuring economic stability and workforce retention. Key Highlights of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Changes Resumption of Job Approval Forms (JAFs) Strict sector-based recruitment restrictions Closure of Entrepreneur and Farm Owner/Operator PR pathways Nomination caps on selected industries Exclusion of certain Open Work Permit (OWP) holders Limitations on Student Category eligibility Exclusion of certain employer types from SINP recruitment Let’s break down these changes in detail. Job Approval Forms (JAFs) Intake Resumed As of March 27, 2025, Saskatchewan has resumed the intake of Job Approval Forms (JAFs). Employers can now submit new JAFs...