International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

This category is for international graduates of eligible post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan, who are planning to start a business. Approved candidates must operate and manage a business in Saskatchewan for at least a year to be eligible for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

This category is for international students graduating from eligible post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan and who are planning to start a business in the province. Approved candidates will have to operate and manage a business in Saskatchewan for at least a year to be eligible for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

How it works:

The process is similar to the Entrepreneur Category. It also has four steps. First, you must register your Expression of Interest to the SINP, and you will be given a point score. Those with the highest points are selected in each draw.

If successful, you will be selected and invited to submit an application. You will then have to submit an application directly to the SINP through the SINP Apply Online system. You must also submit a Business Establishment Plan (BEP) that corresponds to the information you submitted in your EOI.

If you pass this stage, you will have to sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA). This will be based on the BEP you submitted.

The next step is to actively operate your proposed business, within the terms of the BPA. You must fulfil the BPA requirements before your PGWP expires.

After the conditions of the BPA are met, you can then apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. With a nomination, you will be able to apply for permanent residence directly with IRCC.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must have completed a full-time post-secondary degree or diploma that is at least two years in duration from a Saskatchewan designated learning institution.
  • Must hold a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) that is valid for at least two years.
  • Must have lived in Saskatchewan for the duration of their academic program.
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must meet the language requirement of CLB 7.
Sub-CategoryAdditional Requirements

Entrepreneur Sub-Category

  • Must have at least three years of entrepreneurial experience within the past 10 years,
  • Must have a minimum equity investment of $300,000 CAD in Regina or Saskatoon, or of $200,000 CAD in another Saskatchewan community.
  • Must have a Business Establishment Plan (BEP);
  • Must own at least one-third of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan (unless their total investment is $1,000,000 CAD or higher);
  • Must create or maintain at least two jobs for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents in Saskatchewan (if business is in Regina or Saskatoon),
  • If you’re purchasing a business in Saskatoon or Regina, you must maintain the number of Canadian or permanent resident workers at the time of purchase,
  • You must live in Saskatchewan with your family,
  • You must sign a business performance agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan, which will be provided by the SINP after the application is approved.
  • The business must meet additional requirements.
Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category
  • Must have relevant farm operation knowledge and experience,
  • Must have a viable, considered proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity.

The Young Farmer Stream has additional requirements:

  • Must have at least three years of experience in farm ownership, farm management or practical farming experience,
  • Must have the potential to supplement your farming income with your spouse/common-law partner's marketable employment skills, based on education and experience.

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