Saskatchewan province is known for having an incredible quality of life. Saskatchewan's recreational opportunities, arts and culture, and many other aspects make Saskatchewan a great place to live!

With the exception of the Aboriginal population, all of Saskatchewan's residents are either immigrants or the descendants of immigrants: the province, and indeed the country, was largely populated by those born in other countries. Whereas most of the early immigrants to Saskatchewan were from Europe, recent immigrants tend to come from Asian countries: among those who moved to Canada from 1991 to 2001 and who were living in Saskatchewan in 2001, 42% were born in Asian countries--typically China or the Philippines. Other countries that are common birthplaces among recent immigrants include the United States (11%), the various countries of the former Yugoslavia (9%), and South Africa (4%).

The Farm Owner/Operator category is for individuals with proven experience in farming and substantial capital available to invest in a farming operation and who intend to purchase and operate a farming operation in Saskatchewan. The Young Farmer stream of the Farm Owner/Operator Category is designed to allow young farm families to establish their lives and farming operations in province’s rural areas.

Application Criteria:

• Have a minimum personal net worth of $300,000 CAD, which is verifiable to 80% certainty.

• Verifiable legal accumulation of funds to 80% certainty.

• At the time of your application you must be under age 40.

• You must have a minimum of three years farm ownership, farm management or practical farming experience.

• You must provide a documented proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity based on research, consultations or formal coursework relevant to Saskatchewan agricultural conditions. Hobby Farms are not eligible. The farming proposal must be a commercial venture undertaken with a reasonable 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 marketable employment skills, based on education and experience that allows you to supplement your farming income.

Nomination Requirements:

• Before submitting your application you must have conducted an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan that lasted at least five days.

• You must have practical farming experience with skills that are relevant to Saskatchewan farming conditions.

• You must make a minimum equity investment of $150,000 CAD in a new or existing farming operation in Saskatchewan comprised of either capital assets (land, machinery) or working capital.

• You must make a $75,000 CAD refundable deposit into the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Trust Fund ($2,500 upon acceptance of application and $72,500 upon nomination).

Supporting Documents:

All applicants to the Farm Owner / Operator Category must submit all of the following along with their application to the SINP:

• Professional confirmation of personal/business funds.

• Birth certificate (for applicant and immediate family-members) that lists parents, marriage certificate, divorce, custody, and maintenance documents, if applicable.

• Education credentials, if applicable.

• Trade credentials, if applicable.

• English language competency documentation, if applicable.

• Police report(s) if you or any family member over the age of 18 has committed an offence or been convicted of a crime; please provide a copy of a police report from the country or countries where the offence(s) occurred. In addition to the police report, submit any proof of rehabilitation, if applicable.

• Valid passport with expiry date no less than two years from the date of application. Each individual family member must obtain a passport.

If your documents are in a language other than English, you must submit a photocopy of the original document and a photocopy of the English translation. Translators can be any person (other than your or your spouse’s family member) and must not work for a paid consultant or representative who is preparing the application. You must also supply an affidavit from the translator describing their translation ability. Please be aware that some Canadian immigration visa offices may require that the translator be certified by a regulatory body as a translator.

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