Saskatchewan to Receive Larger Immigration Quota for Skilled Workers
Saskatchewan Boosts 2025 Immigration Quota with Additional SINP Seats
Saskatchewan is receiving a substantial increase in its 2025 immigration quota, with the federal government supporting 1,136 new places under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The province now has a total annual nomination quota of 4,761 under this shift.
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New Financial Thresholds by Family Size
The adjustment is a 31.94% increase for individual applicants. For example, one must now have at least $10,507 in available funds, a rise from the previous $7,963. Settlement fund balances fluctuate with family size:
| Family Size | Required Funds (as of July 29, 2025) | Previous Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,507 | $7,963 |
| 2 | $13,080 | $9,692 |
| 3 | $16,080 | $12,069 |
| 4 | $19,524 | $15,056 |
| 5 | $22,143 | $17,145 |
| 6 | $24,975 | $19,015 |
| 7 | $27,806 | $20,884 |
| Each additional member | $2,831 | $1,869 |
Opening Up Channels for Priority Service Sectors
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A Year of Notable Progress for SINP
The province also made additional reforms to the SINP this year, including:
- Shutting its Entrepreneur and Farm Owner/Operator immigration streams.
- Excluding eligibility some open work permit holders.
- Stricter requirements for overseas students seeking admission under the Student stream. Eliminating spa, salon, and pet grooming activities (other than veterinarians).
Immigration Trends in Canadian Provinces
- Newfoundland and Labrador : Added 1,000 nominations to its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and 475 under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), for a total of 2,525 opportunities.
- New Brunswick : Received an additional 1,500 PNP nominations and 1,250 AIP slots, bringing its overall immigration quota to 4,250.
- Yukon: Received a smaller boost of 67 nominations earlier in the year.
- British Columbia and Ontario: Both provinces have had their allocations cut by 50%, resulting in the closure of some streams and tighter application intake quotas.
How the Yukon Nominee Program Works
Pathways are:
- Critical Impact Worker Stream (for TEER 4–5 position)
- Skilled Worker Stream (for TEER 0–3 position)
- Express Entry Stream (for candidates who are subject to federal eligibility)
While the Yukon Community Pilot Program is closed, the Business Nominee Program is still open and available to accept entrepreneurs to begin businesses in the region.
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| Family Size | Minimum Required Funds (Annual) |
|---|---|
| 1 person (student only) | CAD $22,895 |
| 2 people | CAD $28,502 |
| 3 people | CAD $35,040 |
| 4 people | CAD $42,543 |
| 5 people | CAD $48,252 |
| 6 people | CAD $54,420 |
| 7 people | CAD $60,589 |
| Additional family member | CAD $6,170 |
These figures represent a significant increase from the earlier requirement of CAD $20,635 for a single applicant, which had been in effect since January 1, 2024.
What It Means to Applicants
For those who aspire to immigrate to Saskatchewan, the increased quota provides new possibilities—especially for applicants in the service industry whose files were rejected a few months back. With the processing reopened, many such workers could once again be eligible for provincial nomination.
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