Immigration to Canada as a farm owner/operator by setting up a farm business in Saskatchewan through SINP Farm Owner Category.
Saskatchewan - SINP Farm Owner/Operator Category
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Book a Strategy MeetingThe SINP Farm Owner/Operator Category is for entrepreneurs with farm ownership and operation experience who would like to acquire and run a farm in the province. Successful applicants and their families will receive permanent resident status if they are successful under this program.
The SINP Farm Category is split into two subcategories:
- Farm Owner/Operator Category
- Young Farmer Stream
There are distinct eligibility requirements for each of the above programs. However, the application process remains the same for both.
There are distinct eligibility requirements for each of the above programs. However, the application process remains the same for both.
Eligibility for Farm Owner/Operator
Applicants who wish to apply through the main SINP Farm Owner/Operator category must meet the following requirements:
Experience
Farmers must possess a minimum of 3 years of farm operation experience.
Net Worth
Applicants must have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD. A professional third-party recognized by the SINP must verify this amount before the applicant can submit their application.
Minimum Investment
Applicants must be willing and able to invest $150,000 CAD or more for their farm. They must detail this investment in their Commercial Farming Proposal.
Business Ownership Amount
Applicants must own a share of 33.3% or more in their business. This requirement is not present for applicants who make an investment of $1 million CAD or more.
Intent Grid Score
Applicants must score a minimum of 55 points on the Intent Grid for the SINP Farm Owner/Operator Category.
Eligibility for Young Farmer Stream
Applicants who wish to apply through the SINP Young Farmer Stream must meet the following requirements:
Age
Applicants must be under the age of 40.
Experience
Farmers must possess a minimum of 3 years of farm operation experience.
Net Worth
Applicants must have a minimum net worth of $300,000 CAD. A professional third-party recognized by the SINP must verify this amount before the applicant can submit their application.
Minimum Investment
Applicants must be willing and able to invest $150,000 CAD or more for their farm. They must detail this investment in their Commercial Farming Proposal.
Business Ownership Amount
Applicants must own a share of 33.3% or more in their business. This requirement is not present for applicants who make an investment of $1 million CAD or more.
Common-Law Partner or Spouse’s Skills and Experience
The applicant’s common-law partner or spouse must possess the skills, education, and experience to assist the applicant with operating their farm. This requirement only applies to applicants with a common-law partner or spouse.
Intent Grid Score
Applicants must score a minimum of 55 points on the Intent Grid for the SINP Young Farmer Stream.
Step-by-Step Process
The application process for both programs under the SINP Farm Owner/Operator Categories are summarized below.
Stage 1
- Research
- Application Preparation
- After Submitting the Application
Stage 2
- Nomination
- Permanent Residence
Stage One
1. Research and Preparation
Prospective farmers must first check if they meet the minimum requirements for the Farmer Owner/Operator Category or the Young Farmer Stream by reviewing the eligibility information mentioned above.
They must also be prepared to pay the $2,500 CAD non-refundable processing fee and the $75,000 CAD refundable Good Faith Deposit.
Farmers must also make an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan lasting a minimum of 5 business days. During this visit, they must meet with service professionals and compile their findings in an Exploratory Visit Report.
They will need to submit this report with their application in the later steps. Applicants must complete their exploratory visit within the year preceding their application.
2. Application Preparation
Farmers must begin gathering the documents required for their SINP Farm Category Application. They must also translate these documents if they are in languages other than English or French.
Any person can complete this translation, with the exception of the applicant’s spouse, family member, or the third party the applicant used to prepare their application.
The farmer must also include their common-law partner or spouse and dependent children on their application. Once the application is complete, farmers can submit it to the SINP office in Saskatoon by courier or in person.
3. After Submitting the Application
- The SINP will screen the application for completeness and send farmers a unique SINP file number and instructions to submit their documents for third-party verification. They will then have one year to send the third-party verification provider’s assessment back to the SINP.
- The SINP will then send the farmer instructions on making their $2,500 CAD processing fee payment. The SINP will start the application assessment process once the farmer completes their fee payment.
- Farmer applicants may be contacted and asked to provide additional documents during this period. The SINP may also ask farmers to attend an in-person interview.
- Successful farmers will receive a Nomination Approval document, a Request for Deposit letter, and their Business Performance Agreement.
- The Request for Deposit letter will contain instructions on how the farmer can make their $75,000 CAD refundable Good Faith Deposit.
- They are required to complete this deposit within three months of receiving the letter.
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Stage Two
4. Nomination
Farmers will be nominated once they have completed their deposit and have returned a signed copy of the Business Performance Agreement to the SINP. The SINP will then send farmers a Confirmation of Nomination letter along with instructions to apply for permanent residence via Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Canada (IRCC).
Farmers will need to apply for permanent residence as soon as possible because the Nomination Certificate SINP sends IRCC is valid for six months.
5. Permanent Residency
Once the applicant has submitted their permanent residence application, IRCC will ask them to complete health and security checks. In some cases, farmers could be asked to attend an in-person interview.
The farmer must also attend a special “Landing Interview” after entering Saskatchewan. They must then operate their farm and meet the goals specified in the Business Performance Agreement. They can then apply to have their Good Faith Deposit returned.
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Prospective farm owners/operators who wish to apply for the SINP Farm Category should get in touch with us. Our team of Regulated Immigration Consultants is familiar with the SINP Farm Owner/Operator Category and can help optimize your application and improve your chances of receiving a provincial nomination. Start your entrepreneurial journey in Saskatchewan with Elaar Immigration.
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