Immigration Announcement
Saskatchewan SINP Processing Times Updated July 2025: What Applicants Need to Know
If you’re planning to move to Saskatchewan, here’s some timely good news. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) updated its application processing times as of July 14, 2025. For immigration applicants, faster and more predictable timelines can ease a lot of stress, and Saskatchewan is delivering just that.
With reduced waiting periods in health and agriculture pathways and stable timelines in most other streams, the province is making it easier for skilled professionals to start their journey. This update is especially helpful for those exploring Canadian immigration to Saskatchewan.
Updated SINP Processing Times for Q2 2025
The Government of Saskatchewan has shared the average number of weeks it took to process SINP applications during the second quarter of 2025. These times reflect how long it took for 80% of applications to be completed.
Here’s a quick look:
| SINP Stream | Processing Time (Weeks) |
| International Skilled Worker ( Employment Offer) | 12 |
| Tech Talent Pathway | 13 |
| Health & Agriculture Talent Pathways | 4 |
| Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot | 29 |
| Existing Work Permit (Experience Category) | 11 |
| International Students (Experience Category) | 8 |
| Second Review With/Without Job Offer | 4 |
| Job Approval Process – Health, Agri, Skilled Trades | 2 |
| Job Approval (All Other Sectors) | 4 |
Note: The Entrepreneur and Farm category has been closed permanently since March 27, 2025.
Shorter Wait Times in Health and Agriculture
Applicants through the Health and Agriculture Talent Pathways are now seeing turnaround times as short as 4 weeks. That’s the fastest processing time reported this quarter and a sign of Saskatchewan’s ongoing need for professionals in these essential areas.
Roles in demand include:
- Family physicians
- Veterinarians
- Registered nurses
- Farm supervisors and workers
If you’re skilled in these sectors, Saskatchewan offers a quick path forward.
What Slower Streams Tell Us?
While many categories saw steady or fast processing, the Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot had an average wait time of 29 weeks. This pilot aims to bring in workers for jobs that face ongoing shortages across various industries like manufacturing, food services, and trucking.
Longer times may reflect high demand or more complex verification. Still, this stream remains a crucial entry point for candidates who don’t qualify under other programs.
Experience Category and Job Approvals Remain Consistent
For international graduates and workers already in Saskatchewan, the SINP Experience Category continues to offer smooth timelines.
- International Students: 8 weeks
- Existing Work Permit Holders: 11 weeks
The Job Approval Process, needed for employers to hire foreign workers, has also improved:
- 2 weeks for health, agriculture, and skilled trades
- 4 weeks for other sectors
This step often comes before an applicant can apply, so faster job approvals mean quicker starts overall.
With its latest update, Canadian immigration to Saskatchewan looks more efficient and streamlined, especially for those applying through healthcare, agriculture, or the international graduate streams. If you’re a skilled professional hoping to settle in Saskatchewan, now’s a good time to prepare your documents and apply. Processing times are just one part of the journey, but when they improve, it’s a strong signal that Saskatchewan continues to welcome skilled newcomers with open arms.
