The category of Farm Owners/Operators of the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program is meant for those foreign nationals who hold experience in farming, along have sufficient fund to make investment in a farming operation or purchase a firm in the province of Saskatchewan. This category also includes a stream called Young Farmer which facilitates international young farmers and families to establish their lives and farming operations in Saskatchewan.
Below are few of the eligibility criteria for the Farm Owners/Operators category:
- Applicants must have a net worth of 500,000 Canadian Dollars.
- Applicants must supply signed agreement confirming the purchase a farm operation or land to start a new operation.
- Applicants must deposit a refundable good faith cash of 75,000 Canadian Dollars.
- Applicants must visit Saskatchewan for minimum of five working days and meet with an SINP representative.
- Applicants must make the visit within 2-3 years period before signing an agreement to purchase an operation.
- Applicants must provide documentation, including educational qualifications; experience; training; financial documents from their previous businesses.
- Applicants must also demonstrate that they have proper knowledge of farm operations.
For more information about the Farm Owners/Operators category of the SINP, contact an Immigration and visa Consultant!
