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Saskatchewan Increases Frequency Of Entrepreneur Stream Draws

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August 2, 2018 – Saskatchewan has moved to increase the frequency of its Entrepreneur stream draws.

Previously, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted business Expression of Interest draws every three months.

Under new plans, the draws will take place every two months.

It means that instead of one more draw this year in October 2018, the province will conduct two, one in September and one in November.

When Will Saskatchewan Conduct Entrepreneur Draws?

  • September 19, 2018
  • November 21, 2018

How Does The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream Work?

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.”

The most recent Saskatchewan Entrepreneur draw took place on July 18 and saw 187 invites issued to candidates scoring between 100 and 135 points. The average score was 105.

It was the fourth largest draw in the history of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program’s Entrepreneur stream.

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream Draws

Date Lowest score Average score Highest score Number of invitations
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

Meanwhile, Saskatchewan recently moved to introduced an Expression of Interest system for its two most popular skilled worker streams.

As of July 16, 2018, The Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand streams of the International Skilled Worker category began using EOI.

There have been no draw details published since the change was made.

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