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Entrepreneur Category
Saskatchewan’s booming economy is creating opportunities for employment and investment in all sectors of the province. But our province’s most enticing feature is the rich quality of life Saskatchewan residents enjoy.
We have low housing costs and utility rates, which are complemented by the third lowest personal income tax rate in the country. People who move to Saskatchewan claim it is more than just a great place to work - it is an ideal place to call home.
Pursuing Your Business Opportunity in Saskatchewan
Our provincial immigration program, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), is designed to help entrepreneurs establish their businesses in Saskatchewan. We have Business Immigration Officers available to help you through every step of the process.
Eligibility
To be considered for the SINP Entrepreneur Category, you must:
- Have a minimum of 3 -5 years business ownership experience or senior management experience;
- Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN $250,000;
- Conduct a comprehensive Exploratory
Visit to Saskatchewan (at least five working days) that includes a Visitation Seminar and
interview with a SINP Business Immigration Officer;
- Submit a Business Proposal or Relocation and Settlement Plan;
- Make a minimum, verifiable investment of CDN $150,000 into starting a new business or buying outright an existing business, and have an active management role in the day-to-day operation of the business;
- Intend to own at least 33.3% of your business in Saskatchewan (with a minimum investment of CDN $150,000). If you will not own 33.3% of your business, you must invest a minimum of CDN $500,000 into the business, in either case, you must have an active management role in the day-to-day operation of the business;
- Make a deposit of CDN $75,000 into a trust account and sign a Performance Agreement based on your Business Proposal or Relocation and Settlement Plan.
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here for detailed instructions on how to begin the process.
Making an Exploratory Visit to Saskatchewan
A visit to Saskatchewan is your first important and necessary step to applying under the SINP Entrepreneur Category. The detailed information you gather during your exploratory visit will be important for your business proposal should you decide to proceed with a formal application.
For more information, see the SINP
Guide to Making an Exploratory Visit to Saskatchewan.
During your visit, you will meet with representatives from the SINP and a variety of relevant organizations (e.g. provincial, rural, and municipal government agencies, potential business partners or contacts, industry associations, and chambers of commerce). You will also explore different communities to learn about available settlement services, local schooling, banks, housing, etc.
Visitation Seminars
Twice monthly, the SINP hosts visitation seminars which provide prospective entrepreneur immigrants with an economic overview of Saskatchewan, its business opportunities and current business environment. Visitation seminars can be provided in a variety of languages depending on applicant demand.
The following is a calendar of upcoming visitation seminars:
Pre-Application Due Date:
(morning) |
Date: |
Language: |
| December 18th, 2006 |
January 8th, 2007 |
Korean |
| January 1st, 2007 |
January 22nd, 2007 |
Mandarin |
| January 15th, 2007 |
February 5th, 2007 |
Korean |
| February 5th, 2007 |
March 5, 2007 |
Korean (25 seats available) |
| February 19th, 2007 |
March 19, 2007 |
Mandarin |
| March 16th, 2007 |
April 16, 2007 |
Cantonese (20 seats available) |
| March 30th, 2007 |
April 30, 2007 |
Korean |
Application Guide
This Guide outlines the requirements for
the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, Entrepreneur Category.
All of the necessary forms, along with step by step instructions
for completing the forms, are included. Please review carefully
prior to applying to determine if you qualify to be considered
for the program and to ensure that all necessary documents
are submitted.
Saskatchewan will select the applicants who best meet the qualifications and
objectives of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. Decisions on applications
are final. There is no appeal process, however, applicants can apply again at
a later date or to federal programs with Saskatchewan as your destination.
For more information, please contact:
Saskatchewan Advanced Education and Employment
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
300 - 1942 Hamilton Street
Regina, SK S4P 2C5
Canada
Telephone: (Canada 001) 306-798-SINP (7467)
Facsimile: (Canada 001) 306-798-0713
E-mail: immigration@gov.sk.ca
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