Farm Owner and Operator

Overview

Effective March 27, 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has permanently closed the Entrepreneur and Farm immigration pathways.

• No new applications or Expressions of Interest (EOIs) will be accepted.
• Existing applications and signed Business Performance Agreements (BPAs) submitted before this date will continue processing under current rules.

This category is for applicants who:

• Have farming experience
• Have capital to invest in farm operations
• Plan to relocate and run a farm in Saskatchewan

Focused solely on primary agricultural production (crops & livestock). For agri-business ventures, see the Entrepreneur category.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must provide:

1. Net worth

• Regular stream: ≥ $500,000 CAD, legally accumulated
• Young Farmer stream: ≥ $300,000 CAD, age under 40

2. Refundable deposit: $75,000 CAD trust deposit via BPA; returned after objectives are met, otherwise forfeited.
3. Exploratory visit: Minimum 5 working days in Saskatchewan to meet farm professionals and SINP reps before application.
4. Farm experience: Documented proof of ≥3 years in farm ownership, management, or practical operation (regular stream); required for Young Farmer too.
5. Farm proposal: A viable, profit-oriented plan to invest ≥$150,000 CAD in commercial farming (≥$10,000 annual revenue). Hobby farms not eligible.
6. Points grid: Score ≥ 55 points on SINP’s Farm Owner/Operator Intent Grid.

Young Farmer Stream (under 40):

• Net worth: ≥ $300,000 CAD
• Same farm experience & proposal requirements
• Applicant or spouse must have supplementary employment skills

Accompanying Farm Employee

If you wish to bring a farm employee:

• Farm app applicant must be nominated under Farm Category
• Employee must:
  - Score ≥ 60 on SINP point grid
  - ≥ 1 year farm work experience in last 10 years under principal applicant
  - CLB ≥ 4 language level
  - Submit SINP 100‑8 form + nomination certificate number
• Principal's nomination must still be valid before worker applies

Application Process (Both Streams)

1. Prepare documents per SINP Farm Document Checklist
2. Translate non‑English/French docs: include original, certified translation, translator affidavit (non-family member)
3. Include spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, and optionally a farm employee
4. Net worth verification via KPMG or MNP (third‑party)
5. Passport copies with bio-data and all stamps
6. Submit application via email to saskentrepreneur@gov.sk.ca with current contact email

SINP Review Stages:

Intake & Pre‑Screen

• Receipt letter + file number → contact third party financial provider
• SINP screens for completeness & verification report
• If incomplete → return letter; if accepted → acceptance + payment instructions ($2,500 CAD fee)

Assessment

• Fee payment → detailed assessment
• May request additional docs or interviews
• Outcome letter with nomination approval + BPA & deposit instructions or ineligible letter

Deposit & Nomination

• Return signed BPA & deposit within 3 months → nomination certificate & PR instructions
• Six-month certificate validity; may lead to a Temporary Work Permit support letter

After Nomination

• Permanent Residence: Submit PR application before certificate expires; IRCC conducts security & medical checks
• Arrival: Within 90 days, attend Landing Interview; receive support via newcomer services
• Deposit Refund: Apply within 2 years after landing and ≥6 months of farm operation. Eligible applicants get full deposit + interest; failure, misrepresentation, or withdrawal leads to forfeiture