April 20, 2018 – High Expression of Interest numbers in Saskatchewan immigration’s latest Entrepreneur stream draws show how the popular program is becoming an increasing SINP priority.

The latest draw, conducted on April 18, 2018, saw 231 Entrepreneur candidates issued with Expressions of Interest, meaning the total EOIs for the last three draws eclipses the combined total for the seven before that, dating back to October 2015.

Saskatchewan has now issued EOIs to 747 Entrepreneur candidates since October 2017, having only issued 576 in the entire history of the program before that date.

Two conclusions can be made: that the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur program is proving popular among business candidates, and the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Programis keen to prioritize these candidates under its provincial immigration allocation.

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Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream Draws

Date	Lowest score	Average score	Highest score	Number of invitations
April 2018	90	100	135	231
January 2018	80	95	145	251
October 2017	80	100	135	265
July 2017	80	100	145	98
May 2017	80	105	140	142
March 2017	95	110	135	107
December 2016	120	120	130	14
September 2016	110	115	135	57
May 2016	110	120	155	88
October 2015	110	125	155	70

Source: https://www.saskatchewan.ca

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The previous two draws saw numbers even higher than the April 2018 draw, with 251 candidates issued with EOIs in January 2018, and 265 in October 2017.

Saskatchewan is planning two more draws in 2018, although it warns the dates are subject to change.

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Planned 2018 SINP Entrepreneur Stream Draw Dates

• July 18
• October 17

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The Saskatchewan immigration Entrepreneur stream is a three-stage process:

1. Expression of interest
2. Invitation to submit application
3. Nomination

The expression of interest must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• Minimum net worth of $500,000 legally acquired.
• Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience.
• Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 is any other Saskatchewan area.

Candidates enter a pool where they receive a score. The top scoring candidates are invited to submit an application.

Applications must include:

• Business Establishment Plan confirming figures in expression of interest, and including at least one third ownership of a company in Saskatchewan, unless investment is $1 million or higher.
• Commitment to be active in day-to-day management of business.
• Creation of two or more jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the business is located in Regina or Saskatoon.

The SINP website says: “Please note that the SINP reserves the right to have Business Establishment Plans assessed by professional third parties identified by the government of Saskatchewan. The assessment conducted by third parties will focus on the preparation and due diligence conducted by the applicant in preparing their proposed business plan.”

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Saskatchewan recently updated its list of occupations in demand. The province dropped eight occupations from the revised 2018 list.

New 2018 Saskatchewan Occupations In Demand

National Occupation Classification (NOC)	Occupations
211	Engineering managers
2131	Civil engineers
2132	Mechanical engineers
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers
2141	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2151	Architects
2154	Land surveyors
2173	Software engineers and designers
2175	Web designers and developer
4151	Psychologists
4212	Social and community service workers
4214	Early childhood educators and assistants
3211	Medical laboratory technologists
3216	Medical sonographers
423	Managers in social, community and correctional services
1122	Professional occupations in business management consulting
2212	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
2121	Biologists and related scientists
2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
2225	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
6331	Meat cutters
7231	Machinists
7272	Cabinetmakers
7311	Industrial mechanics
7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
7322	Motor vehicle body repairers
7237	Welders
811	Managers in natural resources production and fishing
821	Managers in agriculture
911	Manufacturing managers
912	Utilities managers

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Occupations Dropped From List For 2018

National Occupation Classification (NOC)	Occupations
124	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
1112	Financial and investment analysts
1123	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
2211	Chemical technologists and technicians
2231	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2253	Drafting technologists and technicians
714	Facility operation and maintenance managers

Source: www.saskatchewan.ca

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