Saskatchewan has issued 4,023 of 5,261 provincial nominations for 2026. Priority sectors have about 1,081 spaces left; capped sectors only 157.
Saskatchewan has issued 4,023 of its 5,261 provincial nominations for 2026 (76%), according to the quarterly figures on the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) processing statistics page, checked on October 31, 2026. That leaves about 1,238 nominations for the rest of the year: roughly 1,081 for priority and other sectors and 157 for the capped sectors (trucking, accommodation, food services and retail). This is a progress report, not a rule change.
What the official figures show
The SINP page says the nomination table is updated quarterly. The processing times beside it cover Quarter 3 (July 1 to September 30, 2026). The remaining-spaces column is our own arithmetic from the published numbers.
| Sector group | 2026 allocation | Nominations issued | Share used | Left (calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority and other sectors | 3,946 | 2,865 | 73% | 1,081 |
| Capped sectors (trucking, accommodation, food services, retail; max. 25%) | 1,315 | 1,158 | 88% | 157 |
| Total | 5,261 | 4,023 | 76% | 1,238 |
Why the total is higher than 4,761
Saskatchewan's Immigration FAQs (updated December 19, 2025) gave an initial 2026 allocation of 4,761 nominations and said more may become available during the year at IRCC's discretion. The processing statistics page now shows a total of 5,261, which is 500 more. The province's page does not say when or why the extra spaces were added, so we treat the increase as shown on the page, not as an announced policy.
Capped-sector intakes have been filling quickly
Capped-sector applications are accepted only during intake windows, first come, first served. In the September 14–15 windows, the page shows the trucking (150), accommodations (50) and food services (175) limits fully used, and 149 of 175 retail spaces used. The FAQs, written in December 2025, planned six windows for 2026, including one in November. Check the SINP page before planning around a November window, because the province has not confirmed one in the pages we read.
Who is affected
The figures matter most to three groups.
- Workers in Saskatchewan's priority sectors (health care, agriculture, skilled trades, energy, mining, manufacturing and technology). About 27% of that allocation is still unused, and these sectors have continuous intake.
- Workers in trucking, hotels, restaurants and retail. Only about 157 capped-sector nominations remain, so the competition for any further window is likely to be tight.
- Saskatchewan graduates with a priority-sector job offer. The FAQs reserve at least 750 spaces for them inside the priority allocation.
Processing times last quarter
For Q3 2026 the page lists about 2 weeks for each International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience sub-category, and 4 weeks for Employer Position Assessments. These are past averages; new files may take longer.
What this does not change
The nomination quota does not change who is eligible or how points are scored.
A provincial nomination is not permanent residence. After nomination you still apply to IRCC, which makes its own decision on eligibility and admissibility.
What to do next
Practical steps if Saskatchewan is on your list:
- Check your stream and points on our Saskatchewan (SINP) skilled worker page and in our guide to which SINP streams are open in 2026.
- If you work in a capped sector, have your documents and your employer's Employer Position Assessment ready before any intake opens.
- If you also have an Express Entry profile, compare your score with our CRS calculator.
- Book a consultation if you are unsure which stream fits your job and work permit.
Source: the SINP processing statistics and Immigration FAQs pages on saskatchewan.ca, checked October 31, 2026. Allocations and intake dates can change without notice, processing times are estimates, and every nomination and permanent residence decision is made case by case.
Not sure how this applies to your situation? A licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) can review your profile with you.
