Migrate / Canada / Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) / Prince Edward Island
Prospective immigrants who meet the requirements of the program may be awarded a Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Certificate, following which they may apply to the Government of Canada for permanent residence in Canada.
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) was established in 2001 with the goal of bringing and keeping in the province more immigrants who could help with the province's economic and labour market demands as well as promote economic growth.
The PEI PNP draws immigrants who are likely to settle on the island and have the education, training, and skills needed. The province has been able to welcome more immigrants since the PNP was implemented.
In Canada, PEI has the highest rate of immigration per resident. Prior to the pandemic, its immigration rate was 1.6%, compared to the national average of 0.9%. As a percentage of its total population, the province has Canada's largest newcomer inflow.
Needs job offer? : No
Application Fee : None
Processing Time : 6 months
Minimum Requirements :
If you have an open work permit for your spouse or a post-graduate work permit (PGWP) :
The Labour Impact Category consists of three streams :
Skilled Worker Stream
Workers who have been sought out or employed by a PEI employer are eligible for this stream. You must either be employed in PEI right now or have a job offer from a PEI employer in order to apply to this stream. Candidates must be employed in a skilled profession, have the necessary experience, and hold a post-secondary degree or diploma at the very least.
Critical Worker Stream
This stream is for employees whose employers want to sponsor them for permanent residency after they have previously hired them from a PEI employer. Candidates who meet the requirements may pursue an unskilled or semi-skilled career.
International Graduate Stream
Recent graduates from reputable, approved universities and colleges in Prince Edward Island are eligible for this program. A PEI employer must have already employed you. The qualified candidates will engage in a skilled occupation related to their course of study.
Application Fee : CAD $300
Processing Time : 6 months or Less
Minimum Requirements :
The following requirements must be met :
| Category | Is a job offer required ? | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Stream | Yes | Must have a minimum of a two-year post-secondary degree or diploma; Must have at least two years of full-time work experience within the last five years; Must have a valid work permit if you reside in Canada; Must have legal status in your country of residence if you reside outside of Canada. Job offered must have a National Occupational Classification (NOC) level of 0, A, or B. |
| Critical Worker Stream | Yes | Job offered must be in one of the following positions : Truck driver; Customer service representative; Labourer; Food and beverage server; or Housekeeping attendant. Must have at least a high school diploma; Must have at least two years of work experience or appropriate education in the last five years; Must have worked for the PEI company for at least six months full-time; Must have a work permit in Canada. |
| International Graduate Stream | Yes | National Occupational Classification (NOC) level 0 or A or B must apply to the job being offered. Been employed by the PEI company for at least six months in a job that was directly relevant to your education; Be in possession of a current Post-Graduation Work Permit Must have completed post-secondary studies at an institution of higher learning in Prince Edward Island that is recognized as eligible. |
The Business Impact Category has one stream: the Work Permit Stream.
Work Permit Stream
People who want to invest in a PEI firm should use this stream. On a work permit, they will be expected to start working in Canada and learn the ropes of the company. Following that, individuals may submit a provincial nomination for permanent residence in PEI.
Application Fees : CAD $10,000
You'll receive a CAD $7,500 refund if your application is rejected or withdrawn before to being interviewed.
Processing time : 6 months or less
Minimum Requirements
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