Can a close relative be a friend also?
No
7. Close Relative in Saskatchewan (if applicable)
A close relative is:
- A parent;
- A sister or brother;
- An aunt or uncle;
- A niece or nephew;
- A first cousin;
- A grandparent; or
- A step-family member/in- law of the same relationship.
If you are claiming points for a close family member, you must provide the following from the family member:
- A birth certificate, marriage certificate and/or any other official government, education or religious documents that prove your relationship to your close family relative. The SINP does not accept affidavits.
- A copy of the relative's Canadian permanent resident or citizenship card, or Canadian passport;
- Proof that they have been living in Saskatchewan for the past twelve months and are independent:
- Utility bills from the past twelve months from SaskPower, SaskEnergy or a city or town office. (We will not accept telephone, cellular or cable bills);
- Saskatchewan Health Card or Saskatchewan driver's licence;
- Proof that the family member is a registered tenant of a Saskatchewan address (a lease agreement and rental receipts or a proof of ownership). Include the names of other occupants at this address and their relationship to them; and
- Proof of receipt of income for the past three months.
We may ask for other documents, even if they're not needed at the time of application. For example, if your close relative has children between the ages of five and seventeen, you may be asked for copies of their enrolment in the Saskatchewan education system.
Close family members can support one application at a time (one household can support one application at a time). If your close family member is already supporting an SINP application, they can't support your application until the nominee they are supporting has lived and worked in Saskatchewan for six months. Your application will need to include documentation from your close relative regarding their previously supported applicant.
The documentation should show that the supported nominee has settled in Saskatchewan, and should include their:
- Proof of Permanent Resident status or Canadian Citizenship:
- Canadian permanent resident card; or
- Canadian citizenship card; or
- Canadian passport.
- Proof that they've been living and working in Saskatchewan for the past six months:
- Utility bills from the past six months from either SaskPower; SaskEnergy; a city or town office (the SINP will not accept telephone, cellular or cable bills);
- Saskatchewan Health Card or Saskatchewan Driver's licence;
- Proof that they're a registered tenant of a Saskatchewan address (a lease agreement and rental receipts or proof of ownership) and names of other occupants at this address plus their relationship to them; and
- Proof of employment during the past six months (include copies of paystubs or a letter from their employer confirming employment). This letter should be on company letterhead.
The SINP may also ask for more information or documents as needed.
