Latest SINP Processing Timelines and Updates 2026
SINP Processing Times 2026
If you’re planning to apply through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), understanding the latest processing times can help you prepare better. Although every application is different, the average timeline gives you a better idea of what you can expect.
Let’s understand it in simple words.
SINP Intake for Capped Sectors
To start, SINP will open its intake for capped sectors on July 6 and July 7, 2026. However, each sector has its own intake window.
Therefore, employers should complete their Employer Position Assessment (EPA) before the intake begins.
Also, make sure to submit the EPA during the correct intake window. If you submit it outside your sector’s scheduled window, SINP will mark it as ineligible.
How SINP Updates Processing Times
SINP updates its processing times every three months. These updates show how long the program took to process applications during the previous quarter.
However, you should remember that these timelines are only averages. Since every application is different, your processing time may vary.
What Does “Processing Time” Mean?
Processing time starts when SINP receives your complete application and ends when it makes a final decision.
SINP considers an application finalized when it:
- Approves and nominates the applicant
- Returns the application
- Declares the application ineligible
SINP uses only these completed applications to calculate its average processing times.
SINP’s Processing Goal
SINP aims to process most International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience applications within 16 weeks.
To achieve this goal, applicants should:
- Submit a complete application.
- Include all required documents.
- Provide any additional information if SINP requests it.
When you submit accurate documents from the beginning, you can reduce the chances of delays.
How SINP Calculates Average Processing Times
Instead of calculating every application, SINP measures the processing time for 80% of completed applications.
It removes the fastest 10% and the slowest 10% from the calculation. As a result, the average gives applicants a more realistic estimate.
International Skilled Worker Processing Times
If you plan to apply under the International Skilled Worker category, here are the average processing times for Quarter 1 of 2026 (January to March 2026).
| Category | Average Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Employment Offer | 3 weeks |
| Tech Talent Pathway | 2 weeks |
| Agriculture Talent Pathway | 3 weeks |
| Health Talent Pathway | 2 weeks |
These timelines show that SINP processed many complete applications within just a few weeks.
Saskatchewan Experience Processing Times
Applicants who already live and work in Saskatchewan also received quick decisions during the first quarter of 2026.
| Category | Average Processing Time |
| Existing Work Permit | 3 weeks |
| International Students | 2 weeks |
In most cases, eligible applicants received a decision within two to three weeks.
Second Review Requests
If SINP finds your application ineligible, you can request a second review.
After completing the review, SINP will send you an email with one of these outcomes:
- SINP approves your application for nomination.
- SINP asks you to provide more information.
- SINP keeps the original ineligible decision, and no further appeal is available.
During Quarter 1 of 2026, applicants with a job offer waited an average of 2 weeks for a second review.
However, SINP did not publish a processing time for applicants without a job offer.
Employer Position Assessment (EPA)
Employers who want to hire a foreign worker through SINP must first submit an Employer Position Assessment (EPA).
Through this application, employers request approval for a specific job position.
SINP reviews every EPA to confirm that the position meets all program requirements.
If the employer meets all eligibility requirements, SINP grants conditional approval. After that, the candidate logs into their OASIS account, reviews the information, and confirms that everything is correct.
Job Approval Processing Time
SINP aims to process Employer Position Assessments within 6 weeks, as long as employers provide all the required documents.
However, during Quarter 1 of 2026, SINP completed Job Approval Forms even faster.
| Application Type | Average Processing Time |
| Job Approval Forms | 4 weeks |
This means many employers received their decisions earlier than the program’s target timeline.
Final Thoughts
The latest SINP processing times show that many applicants receive decisions much sooner than the 16-week target, especially when they submit complete and accurate applications.
Whether you’re applying through the International Skilled Worker stream, the Saskatchewan Experience category, or you’re an employer looking to hire foreign talent, preparing your application carefully can help make the process faster and smoother.
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