SASKATCHEWAN INTRODUCES NEW SINP APPLICATION AND REVIEW FEES
Saskatchewan Ends Era of Free SINP Applications
Effective April 1, 2026, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will implement a new fee structure for its most popular immigration pathways. In a significant shift toward cost recovery and program sustainability, the provincial government will no longer offer free processing for skilled workers with job offers. This move aligns Saskatchewan with other major provinces like Ontario and British Columbia, signaling a more commercial and employer-driven approach to provincial nominations in 2026.
The New SINP Fee Schedule
Starting next month, applicants and employers must prepare for the following mandatory costs:
Skilled Worker with Job Offer: Applications that were previously processed at no cost will now require a $500 CAD application fee.
Second Review Requests: A new $250 CAD fee will be charged for candidates requesting a formal reconsideration of a rejected application.
Refund Policy: The $250 review fee will only be refunded if the original decision is overturned due to an error in the initial assessment.
Financial Impact: The province expects these measures to generate $2.9 million in application revenue and $16,000 from review requests annually.
Discouraging Non-Genuine Appeals
The introduction of the $250 second-review fee is a calculated strategic move by the SINP to reduce the backlog of non-genuine appeals. In previous years, the lack of a review fee led to a high volume of administrative reconsiderations that lacked merit, slowing down the system for qualified candidates.
By adding a financial barrier to the appeal process, Saskatchewan aims to ensure that only those with legitimate legal grounds for a reversal move forward. For candidates, this means that the initial submission must be perfect. With a $500 non-refundable base fee, there is no longer room for "trial and error" in SINP applications. Every document, from the Job Approval Form (JAF) to the language credentials, must be verified for 100% compliance before hitting the submit button.
Precision is Now a Financial Necessity
With the April 1st deadline approaching, the cost of a mistake in your Saskatchewan application has just increased. The shift toward employer-driven streams means that the province is looking for high-quality, ready-to-work applicants who can contribute to the $2.9 million sustainability goal.
Do you have a job offer in Saskatchewan and want to submit your application before the April 1st fees kick in? At Global Opportunities, we are currently fast-tracking SINP files to help our clients take advantage of the final weeks of free applications. We provide a rigorous pre-submission audit to ensure you don't waste $500 on a rejected file. Contact our team today to secure your nomination before the new costs take effect!