The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), is a collection of
immigration pathways that target immigrants with business acumen, skilled workers and
young graduate who ae fresh from post-secondary education.
The PEI PNP gives prospective newcomers the chance to receive a provincial nomination
through one of its many immigration streams, which may fast-track their path to Canadian
permanent residence. The province operates several immigration streams divided among
three categories:
1. PEI Express Entry
Prospective immigrants who are in the federal Express Entry pool and have expressed
their interest of living and working in Prince Edward Island may be eligible for PEI Express
Entry. Candidates must be eligible for one of the federal economic immigration classes,
however only applicants whose skills and experience match the province’s current labour
needs will be considered for Express Entry PNP.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for nomination through PEI Express Entry, you must:
There are two pathways to permanent residency through the PEI Express Entry
Category, depending on if you have a job offer in PEI or not. Priority will be given to
applicants that are living and working in PEI.
Application Process:
If you meet the eligibility criteria listed above you must first read
the Express Entry Guide then you or your representative must create a profile in
the Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest system. To create a profile, you will be
asked to provide a valid email address, and identification information including your
passport details. Once your account has been verified, you will be able to proceed to
complete your profile. Applicants can only have one active profile at any one time.
Your profile will remain active for a period of six months. You must ensure information
provided in your profile is accurate and verifiable. If your situation changes prior to being
invited to apply, you may update your profile. If your situation changes after being
invited to apply you must contact the Office with the new information; this may impact
the ultimate decision on your file. You can find additional information on the EOI points
grid in the Express Entry Application Guide.
An Expression of Interest is not an application, but an indication of your interest in
being considered to apply to the PEI PNP Express Entry. The Office reserves the right to
limit intake or make exclusions from Expressions of Interest draws.
If you are invited to apply you will receive an email notification that will include your file
and instructions for submission of your file. If you are invited to apply you must
complete the application forms. The complete application package, along with the $300
application fee, can be submitted to the Office of Immigration in two ways: in person or
mail.
2. PEI Labour Impact
Foreign workers and recent graduates are welcome to apply for provincial nomination via
one of Prince Edward Island’s Labour Impact streams. These programs give individuals
who have already been hired by a PEI employer the opportunity to access an accelerated
path to permanent residency should they receive PEI PNP.
a. Skilled Workers in PEI
To be eligible to apply for the PEI Skilled Worker stream you must:
b. Skilled Workers Outside Canada
To be eligible to apply for the PEI Skilled Worker stream you must:
c. Critical Worker
To be eligible to apply for the PEI Critical Worker stream you must:
Effective June 2019, the Critical Worker Stream may be utilized for talent
recruitment outside Canada for approved Prince Edward Island trucking-sector
employers. With approval, a work permit support letter would be provided for the
applicant. For additional information, please contact the Office of Immigration.
d. International Graduate
To be eligible to apply for the PEI International Graduate stream you must:
Application Process:
If you meet the eligibility criteria listed above you must first read
the Express Entry Guide then you or your representative must create a profile in
the Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest system. To create a profile, you will be
asked to provide a valid email address, and identification information including your
passport details. Once your account has been verified, you will be able to proceed to
complete your profile. Applicants can only have one active profile at any one time.
Your profile will remain active for a period of six months. You must ensure information
provided in your profile is accurate and verifiable. If your situation changes prior to being
invited to apply, you may update your profile. If your situation changes after being
invited to apply you must contact the Office with the new information; this may impact
the ultimate decision on your file. You can find additional information on the EOI points
grid in the Express Entry Application Guide.
An Expression of Interest is not an application, but an indication of your interest in
being considered to apply to the PEI PNP Labour Impact Category. The Office reserves
the right to limit intake or make exclusions from Expressions of Interest draws.
If you are invited to apply you will receive an email notification that will include your file
and instructions for submission of your file. If you are invited to apply you must
complete the application forms. Your employer must also complete the employer
forms.The complete application package, along with the $300 application fee, can be
submitted to the Office of Immigration in two ways: in person or mail.
Information provided in the Expression of Interest Profile must be valid and verifiable.
The Office of Immigration will compare information provided in application with the
Expression of Interest Profile, if there is a discrepancy it may affect your ability to
apply. Files that have been determined to contain misrepresentations may be ineligible
to apply to the Office of Immigration for 2 years.
3. PEI Business Impact
Whether establishing a business with 100% ownership or investing in a new or
established PEI business, individuals wishing to immigrate to Canada on a business visa
may take advantage of the Business Impact stream of the PEI PNP. They may also choose
to obtain a work permit by investing in a PEI business, which will provide a faster
transition to their new life in Canada and PEI.
Work Permit Stream
Eligibility:
To be eligible for nomination through the Work Permit stream you must:
Application Process:
If you meet the criteria listed above, you must first read the Business Application Guide,
then you or your representative must create a profile in the Prince Edward Island
Expression of Interest system. To create a profile, you will be asked to provide a valid
email address, and identification information including your passport details. Once your
account has been verified, you will be able to proceed to complete your profile.
Applicants can only have one active profile at any one time.
Your profile will remain active for a period of six months. You must ensure information
provided in your profile is accurate and verifiable. If your situation changes prior to being
invited to apply, you may update your profile. If your situation changes after being
invited to apply you must contact the Office with the new information; this may impact
the ultimate decision on your file. You can find additional information on the EOI points
grid in the Business Application Guide.
An Expression of Interest is not an application, but an indication of your interest in
being considered to apply to the PEI PNP Business Impact Category. The Office reserves
the right to limit intake or make exclusions from Expressions of Interest draws.
If you are invited to apply you will receive an email notification that will include your file
and instructions for submission of your file. If you are invited to apply you must
complete the application forms.
Information provided in the Expression of Interest Profile must be valid and verifiable.
The Office of Immigration will compare information provided in application with the
Expression of Interest Profile, if there is a discrepancy it may affect your ability to
apply. Files that have been determined to contain misrepresentations may be ineligible
to apply to the Office of Immigration for 2 years
The complete application package, along with all supporting documentation and the
$10,000 application fee, can be submitted to the Office of Immigration in two ways: in
person or by mail.
If you would like to settle down in Prince Edward Islands and apply under one of the
nominee programs listed above, please get in touch with our team of professionals and we
will be happy to assist you.