International Skilled Worker: Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway
This pathway targets high-skilled workers in a defined list of technology and innovation occupations who have a job offer from a Saskatchewan tech-sector employer. Candidates may be living in Canada or abroad, and an Express Entry version exists alongside the regular route. The offer must be supported through the SINP employer process.
Open
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Education | Post-secondary education related to the job offer is required. |
| Language | Minimum CLB 5 if the candidate is not currently working for the offering employer; candidates already working for that employer have their language ability assessed by the employer. (minimum CLB 5) |
| Work experience | 1 year of work experience in the past 5 years in the intended occupation, or 6 months of work in Saskatchewan for the supporting employer. |
| Job offer | Required |
| Ties to the province | High-skilled job offer in one of the eligible innovation and tech occupations (32 eligible occupations listed by the SINP) from a Saskatchewan employer. |
| How you apply | Employer-led — your employer starts or supports the application |
| Employer requirements | Employer must support the application through the SINP employer registration / Employer Position Assessment process. |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/browse-sinp-programs/applicants-international-skilled-workers/sinp-innovation-tech-talent-pathway (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
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