Saskatchewan has updated the Application processing time for SINP

The processing duration is quantified in weeks for each category. It's essential to note that processing times are subject to change and may not consistently forecast the timeframe for future applications.

SINP Application processing times in 1st Quarter of 2024

Based on the latest data, for the initial quarter of 2024 (spanning from January 1 to March 31, 2024), the processing times are outlined as follows:

International Skilled Worker

Saskatchewan aims to complete the processing of all International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience applications within a 16-week timeframe. In order to initiate the processing of an application, the province require all necessary information and supporting documents to be provided.

SINP Category	Quarter 4: 2023-24 (January 1 to March 31, 2024)
Employment Offer	6 weeks
Occupation In-Demand	35 weeks*
Express Entry	29 weeks*
Tech Talent Pathway	4 weeks
Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot	7 weeks

Note: *These processing times do not include the average time spent waiting for additional information or time spent under program integrity review. The average processing times, including time waiting for additional information or documents from applicants, is 4 weeks longer than the times posted above.

Entrepreneur and Farm

Saskatchewan’s objective is to handle all Entrepreneur and Farm applications (which also encompass Entrepreneur Nomination requests) within a span of 12 weeks. Similarly, it aim to address all Good Faith Deposit Return requests within a timeframe of 24 weeks.

SINP Category	Quarter 4: 2023-24 (January 1 to March 31, 2024)
Entrepreneur Applications*	6 weeks
Entrepreneurs Nominations	9 weeks
Farmers**	Not available due to sample size.

*Entrepreneur application processing times are calculated from the date that both an application and a third-party financial verification report is sent. This excludes time waiting on applicants to submit.

**Farm Owners and Operators processing times are calculated from the date SINP confirm receipt of an application, including the application processing fee and third-party report, to the date SINP make a final decision.

Saskatchewan Experience

SINP Category	Quarter 4: 2023-24 (January 1 to March 31, 2024)
Existing Work Permit	2 weeks
Health Professionals	Not available due to sample size.
International Students	3 weeks
Truck Drivers	Not available due to sample size.
Hospitality Workers	4 weeks

Processing durations are computed for applications that have been concluded. This indicates that a decision has been reached on the file:

• Nominated.
• Returned.
• Ineligible.

Job Approval Process

The SINP Job Approval Letter is a pre-approved authorization for an employer to hire a foreign worker through the SINP. The SINP will assess each Job Approval Form to see if the job meets SINP criteria. The goal is to process Job Approval Forms within six weeks. To process an application, SINP must have all information and supporting documents.

SINP Category	Quarter 4: 2023-24 (January 1 to March 31, 2024)
Job Approval	2 weeks

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