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Application Guide for the Family Members Category
SASKATCHEWAN IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (SINP)

This Application Guide outlines the requirements for the Family Members Category of
the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). It includes all the instructions
necessary for preparing your application. To find out if you are likely to qualify for the
program, read this guide carefullybefore applying.
Saskatchewan selects the applicants who best meet the requirements of the SINP.
Decisions about applications are final.

For more information, please contact:
Government of Saskatchewan
Immigration Branch
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
7th Floor – 1945 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan CANADA S4P 2C8
Telephone: (Canada 001) 306-798-7467
Facsimile: (Canada 001)306-798-0713
E-mail: immigration@gov.sk.ca
Website: www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/appguide-family-members

Updated April 2011

Table of Contents
What is the SINP?............................................................................................................3
What is the SINP Family Members’ Category?.................................................................3
How theSINP Works …….…………………………...…………………………………3
Who is Not Eligible Under the Family Members’ Category? ……………………………….4
Eligibility Requirements ….………………………………...…………………………….5
Who Can Apply Under the SINP Family Members’ Category? …………………………....5
Eligibility …………………………………………………………………………………6
Who Can Be a Supporting Family Member in Saskatchewan? ….………………………7
Eligibility……………………………………………………………………………………7
Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................................................................8
Required Forms and Documents ...........................................................................................8
The Application Process ……………………..………………………………………………9
How to Apply …………………..……………………………………………………………..9
Who is Included with Your Application? ……………………………………………………10
What Happens to Your ApplicationPackage? ……………………………………………..11
Correspondence between the SINP and the Applicant and
Information About Using a Representative …….……………………………………………12
General Guidelines for Completing Forms…………………….…………………………….14
General Guidelines for Supporting Documents …………………………………………….14
Supporting Documents …………………………………………………………………......15
Important Terms ………………….…….…………………………………………………….20
Family MemberDefinitions …………………………………………………………….....24

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I. What is the SINP?
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is an immigration program that
the province administers. It operates under an agreement with the federal government.
This program can provide a quicker means of entry into Canada; it allows Saskatchewan
to nominate applicants to the federal government for landed immigrantstatus. The SINP
offers:
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Applicant selection based on the province’s economic and labour force needs
Application processing times that are faster than other federal immigration classes
Provincial immigration officers who can explain the program and help applicants,
employers and supporting family members

What is the SINP Family Members Category?
The SINP created the FamilyMembers Category for immigrant families living in
Saskatchewan who want to help their family members live and work in the province.
Supporting family members must provide settlement assistance to applicants and their
dependents, which may include financial support.

How the SINP Works
Two-Step Immigration Process
Step 1: Apply to the SINP office for nomination.
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The SINP immigrationbranch reviews your application.
If approved, the SINP immigration branch will:
 Send a nomination certificate to Citizenship and Immigration Canada
(CIC)
 Send a nomination letter to you explaining how to forward your
application to the appropriate CIC visa office

Step 2: Apply to CIC with your SINP nomination.
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CIC...