Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP): Farm Owner and Operator Application
What is SINP- Farm Owner and Operator Application Category?
The SINP- Farm Owner and Operator Application category is for applicants who have experience in farming and plan to buy and run a farm in Saskatchewan. This category is only for business in primary agricultural production (crops and livestock). With the provincial nomination, applicants can apply to IRCC for permanent residency.
What are the requirements of the SINP- Farm Owner and Operator Application Category?
To be eligible as Farm Owners and Operators, the applicants must have:
- Available Equity: a net worth of $500,000 (CAD). The new worth must be accumulated legally.
- Refundable Cash Deposit: You must sign a Performance Agreement to purchase and actively operate a farm in Saskatchewan. You will also need to make a "good faith" deposit of $75,000 (CAD) in trust. The cash deposit will be returned when you have met the terms of the Performance Agreement. If you do not meet the terms within two years of being in Saskatchewan, the deposit will be paid to the Province.
- Mandatory exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for at least 10 working days.
- Have at least three years experience in: farm ownership, farm management, or practical farming experience.
- A practical, well-thought-out proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity with plans to invest a minimum of $150,000 CAD. Your proposal should be based on research, consultations or formal coursework relevant to Saskatchewan agricultural conditions. Hobby farms do not qualify. The proposal should be a commercial project with an expectation of profit. In Saskatchewan, a qualified farming business must have a minimum of $10,000 CAD in annual revenue.
- Score at least 55 points on the Farm Owner/Operator Category Intent Grid. For details on the points grid, please contact Springwind Immigration Consulting Service at 647-869-6678 or info@springwindimmigration.com
SINP - Farm Owners and Operators – Young Famer stream
To be eligible as Farm Owners and Operators under Young Farmer Stream, the applicants must have:
- Have a personal net worth of at least $300,000 CAD. The new worth must be accumulated legally.
- Be under 40 years old at the time of application.
- Refundable Cash Deposit: You must sign a Performance Agreement to purchase and actively operate a farm in Saskatchewan. You will also need to make a "good faith" deposit of $75,000 (CAD) in trust. The cash deposit will be returned when you have met the terms of the Performance Agreement. If you do not meet the terms within two years of being in Saskatchewan, the deposit will be paid to the Province.
- Mandatory exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for at least 10 working days.
- Have at least three years experience in: farm ownership, farm management, or practical farming experience.
- Give a proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity. Your proposal should be based on research, consultations or formal coursework relevant to Saskatchewan agricultural conditions. Hobby farms do not qualify. The proposal should be a commercial project with an expectation of profit. In Saskatchewan, a qualified farming business must have a minimum of $10,000 CAD annual revenue.
- You or your spouse must have employment skills, based on education and experience, to supplement your farming income.
You must provide various documents to support your application. Springwind Immigration professional team will help you to complete the complicated application process. You can reach us by ways of:
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