Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
The smallest province in Canada is Prince Edward Island (PEI), which is made up of the island and several nearby isles.
“The birthplace of Canada” is thought to be PEI. In PEI in 1864, the “Charlottetown Conference” that resulted in the creation of the nation was held. The island province is well known for its verdant farms and stunning coastlines, but it is also home to a thriving economy based on fishing, tourism, and agriculture.
The provincial nominee program for Prince Edward Island is known as the PEI PNP. Prospective immigrants who meet the requirements of the program may be granted a Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Certificate, following which they may apply to the Government of Canada for permanent residence in Canada.
PEI Immigration Categories
If you wish to immigrate to PEI, then you have three options to choose from:
- PEI PNP Express Entry.
- Labour Impact Category.
- Skilled Worker Stream.
- Critical Worker Stream.
- International Graduate Stream.
- Business Impact Category.
Candidates who wish to live and work in Prince Edward Island and who have abilities that meet the region’s current identified labor market needs are eligible for the PEI PNP Express Entry.
For qualified employees and graduates from other countries who have the knowledge and experience required by PEI’s labor market, there is a category called “Labor Impact.”
For those who desire to invest in a PEI firm, there is a category called “Business Impact.” In order to learn more about the company you are investing in before getting a provincial nomination, it enables you to live in PEI on a work permit.
PEI PNP Express Entry
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have an Express Entry profile
- Must be eligible for one of the three main federal economic class immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the 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 of 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.
Labour Impact Category
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.
Minimum requirements:
- 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 the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4.
Business Impact Category
The Business Impact Category has one stream: the Work Permit Stream.
Work Permit Stream
This stream is for people who wish to invest in a PEI business. They will be expected to begin working in Canada and learn about the business while on a work permit. After that, they can apply for a PEI provincial nomination for permanent residence.
Minimum Requirements
- 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.