Saskatchewan has paused all draws under its Provincial Nominee Program, halting new invitations to apply for permanent residence through the SINP effective immediately. The province announced the suspension on May 31, 2026, with no timeline provided for when draws will resume.
This marks a significant shift from Saskatchewan's recent nomination activity. The province conducted regular draws throughout early 2026, issuing invitations across its Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry sub-categories. The last draw before the pause took place in late May, when Saskatchewan invited candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores in the mid-60s range under its Express Entry stream and candidates meeting specific occupation criteria under the In-Demand category.
The suspension affects all SINP streams that rely on provincial draws to issue invitations. Candidates with profiles in Saskatchewan's Expression of Interest pool will not receive new invitations while the pause remains in effect. The province has not indicated whether existing applications already submitted will continue to be processed or whether processing times for those files will be affected by the draw suspension.
"The SINP is currently on hold," as reported by CIC News.
The pause directly impacts candidates who have submitted Expression of Interest profiles to Saskatchewan and were waiting for invitations in upcoming draws. This includes foreign workers in occupations on Saskatchewan's In-Demand list, Express Entry candidates with job offers or connections to the province, and international graduates of Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions who were relying on the program's regular draw schedule. Candidates from India, the Philippines, Nigeria, and other countries with historically high SINP application volumes will see their pathways to Saskatchewan nomination temporarily closed.
Candidates with active SINP Expression of Interest profiles should monitor the official Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program website for updates on when draws will restart. Those who have already received invitations to apply before the pause should continue submitting their applications by their deadline. Candidates may also want to explore alternative provincial nominee programs in other provinces or federal immigration streams while Saskatchewan's draws remain suspended.
Source: Saskatchewan SINP draws — published 2026-05-31.
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