???? Saskatchewan Pauses Job Approval Forms Amid Immigration Cuts

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has temporarily paused the acceptance of new Job Approval Forms (JAFs) from employers starting February 18th, 2025. This move comes as part of an adjustment to manage a 50% reduction in provincial immigration allocations, following federal changes to Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan. While the pause is expected to last several weeks, existing skilled worker applications will continue to be processed. ✅ Temporary Pause: SINP has stopped accepting new JAFs from employers as of February 18, 2025. ✅ Federal Immigration Cuts: Saskatchewan’s allocation has been reduced by 50%, mirroring cuts across all PNPs. ✅ No Exceptions: No new JAF applications will be accepted until further notice. ✅ Existing Applications: JAFs submitted before the pause will be reviewed, but program changes may affect them. ✅ Uncertain Timeline: The SINP will announce when new JAFs can be submitted after a full program