PEI PNP Express Entry Stream
Eligibilities
- Must have an Express Entry profile;
- Must be eligible for one of the three main federal economic class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
If you are a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holder or a spousal open work permit holder:
- Your PGWP must have at least four months validity at the time you submit your EOI;
- Must have studied outside of PEI (or be a spouse to someone who studied outside PEI);
- Must have at least nine months of work experience under a PEI employer.
How it works:
If you are satisfied that you meet the minimum requirements, the first step to apply for the PEI PNP Express Entry is to create a profile in the Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest (EOI) system.
When creating a profile, you will be asked multiple questions for which you must provide the correct information. You are able to come back and change the information provided at any time.
Based on the information you provide in the EOI, you will be given a point score according to the selection system points grid. You can score a maximum of 100 points.
During regular draws, the province invites the highest-scoring candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. You will receive an email notification if you are invited.
You will be required to complete the application forms and your employer must also complete the employer forms. Submit your application within 60 days.
If successful, you will receive a provincial nomination. You must accept the nomination through your Express Entry account. You are likely going to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.
PEI PNP Labour Impact Stream
The Labour Impact Category consists of three streams:
Skilled Worker Stream
This stream is for workers who have been identified or hired by a PEI employer. To apply to this stream, you must be either currently working in PEI or have a job offer from a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession and possess relevant experience and at least a post-secondary degree or diploma.
Critical Worker Stream
This stream is for workers who have already been hired by a PEI employer, and whose employer would like to sponsor them for permanent residence. Eligible applicants can work in a semi-skilled or unskilled profession.
International Graduate Stream
This stream is for recent graduates from recognized accredited Prince Edward Island universities and colleges. You must have already been hired by a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession in their field of study.
Eligibilities
- Must be between 21 and 59 years old;
- Must have a full-time permanent or at least two-year job offer from a PEI employer in an eligible position;
- Must have enough money to settle in PEI;
- Must have the intention to reside in PEI;
- Must meet the language requirements of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4.
Category | Is a job offer required? | Additional Requirements |
Skilled Worker Stream | Yes |
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Critical Worker Stream | Yes | · have a full-time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in an intermediate skilled position , defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification system as TEER category 4 or 5 · Must have worked at least six months full-time for the PEI employer;
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International Graduate Stream | Yes |
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PEI PNP Business Impact Stream
Buy or Sell a PEI Business
Eligibilities
- Must be between 21 and 59 years old;
- Must have a minimum net worth of CAD $600,000;
- Must have at least a secondary education;
- Must have transferable management skills or business ownership;
- Must meet the minimum language requirements of CLB 4;
- Must intend to reside and work in PEI;
- Must actively manage the proposed business from within PEI;
- Your business must meet additional requirements.
How it works:
- The first step is to make sure you are eligible for the Work Permit Stream.
- After that, you need to create a profile to register your interest in the PEI Expression of Interest (EOI) system.You will need to provide some information while completing your profile. Your profile will stay active for six months.
- You are allowed to make changes to your profile after you complete your profile, but before you’re invited to apply.
- If you’re successful, you will receive an invitation to apply on your email. The email will also include further instructions. You’ll have 60 days to submit your application.
- Complete the application package, submit all the required forms, gather supporting documentation and make the CAD $10,000 application fee.
- If your application is approved, the Office of Immigration will invite you for an in-person interview to talk about your business proposal and plan.
- You’ll then have to submit a signed Performance Agreement, after which you may receive a letter of support from PEI. You can use this letter to apply for a work permit with IRCC.
- Once you get your work permit, you’re required to move to PEI and report to the PEI Office of Immigration within 30 days of arriving.
- You’ll be assigned a Settlement Officer, who will help you with establishing and operating the business, and will be in touch with you regularly for progress reports.
- If you meet the conditions of the Performance Agreement and other requirements, you will get nominated by PEI. After that, you can apply for Canadian permanent residence with IRCC.
Work Permit Stream
Eligibilities
To be eligible for nomination through the Work Permit stream you must:
- have a minimum verifiable personal net worth of $600,000 which has been accumulated through legal and legitimate sources in your own right;
- have a minimum education of secondary school equivalent;
- be within 21-59 years of age at the time of application;
- have transferable management skills and past employment or business ownership experience;
- meet minimum language requirements equivalent to a CLB/NCLC 4; and
- intend to live and work in PEI while providing day-to-day active and ongoing management of your PEI-based company
- Attend an interview with staff from the Office of Immigration.
- Meet the terms and conditions of the Performance Agreement signed with the Office of Immigration.
How it works:
- 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.