Saskatchewan Immigration Quota Increased for 2025
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has received a major boost in 2025. The federal government has approved an additional 1,136 nomination slots, raising the province’s total immigration quota to 4,761 nominations for the year.
This increase is welcome news for skilled workers, employers, and international applicants who were affected by the earlier cutbacks in Saskatchewan’s immigration allocation.
Saskatchewan Immigration Quota 2025 – Updated Breakdown
- Original Allocation (2025): 3,625 nominations (50% fewer than 2024)
- Additional Nominations Approved: +1,136
- New Total Quota: 4,761 nominations
With this revised quota, Saskatchewan is now in a stronger position to attract skilled immigrants and meet labor market needs across the province.
Impact on Key Sectors
The newly added slots will immediately benefit industries that had previously reached their SINP cap, including:
- Trucking
- Accommodation & Hospitality
- Food Services
- Retail Trade
These industries had hit the 25% sectoral cap earlier this year, forcing application processing to stop. With the expanded quota, applications in these areas can resume, creating more opportunities for both employers and skilled workers.
Why Saskatchewan Required a Higher Quota
At the start of 2025, Saskatchewan’s immigration intake was cut in half, which placed significant strain on employers already struggling with labor shortages. Additionally, federal rules required that 75% of nominees be individuals already living in Canada, leaving limited space for international applicants.
Priority was initially given to sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and skilled trades, while industries like food services and retail faced mass rejections once their quotas were filled. The new increase balances this distribution, offering fairer access across industries.
What This Means for Immigration Candidates
For skilled workers and international graduates, the expanded Saskatchewan PNP quota brings:
- A higher chance of receiving an SINP nomination in 2025
- More opportunities in high-demand industries
- A clearer pathway to Canadian permanent residency (PR) through provincial nomination
Employers will also gain from this update by filling critical workforce gaps with qualified foreign talent, supporting long-term business growth.
Conclusion
The federal government’s approval of additional SINP nominations brings Saskatchewan’s 2025 quota to 4,761. This development is a significant win for both employers and applicants, particularly in industries such as trucking, food services, accommodation, and retail.
It reinforces Saskatchewan’s commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants and ensuring the province’s economic growth continues on a steady path.