September 24, 2018 – Saskatchewan immigration has conducted a new draw under the province’s Entrepreneur Stream.

The September 19 draw saw 71 candidates invited to apply for permanent residence through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

This was the fourth draw of 2018 under the stream, with candidates needing 110 points or more to qualify.

Saskatchewan has now invited 740 candidates to apply through the Entrepreneur Stream this year.

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Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream Draws

Date	Lowest score	Average score	Highest score	Number of invitations
September 2018	110	115	135	71
July 2018	100	105	135	187
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 three draws saw higher numbers, with 187 invites issued in July 2018, 231 in April 2018, and 251 in January 2018.

Saskatchewan is planning one more Entrepreneur draw in 2018, on November, although it warns the date is subject to change.

The province recently moved to increase the frequency of draws, from every three months to every two. It means 2018 will be the first year to see five Entrepreneur draws conducted.

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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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Meanwhile, Saskatchewan updated its list of occupations in demand in August, removing 10 jobs.

What Jobs Were Removed From Saskatchewan’s In-Demand Occupations List?

NOC Code	Job Title
211	Engineering Managers
911	Manufacturing Managers
912	Utilities Managers
2131	Civil Engineers
2147	Computer Engineers
2173	Software Engineers and Designers
2175	Web Designers and Developers
2225	Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists
2242	Electronic Service Technicians (household and business equipment)
4162	Economists and Economic Policy Researchers and Analysts

What Is The New Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations List?

National Occupation Classification (NOC)	Occupations
2154	Land surveyors
3111	Psychiatrists
3215	Medical Radiation Technologists
3234	Paramedics
4151	Psychologists
4212	Social and community service workers
4214	Early childhood educators and assistants
3211	Medical laboratory technologists
3216	Medical sonographers
2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
6331	Meat cutters
7201	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
7204	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7311	Industrial mechanics
7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
7322	Motor vehicle body repairers
7237	Welders
7384	Recreation Vehicle Service
0822	Managers in horticulture
8252	Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
0821	Managers in agriculture

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