Despite its tiny size and population, Prince Edward Island has a vibrant coastal culture supported by thriving tourist, fishing, and agricultural businesses which is why many immigrants wish to permanently reside here. If you feel the same way, then let’s figure out if you qualify for the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEIPNP).
What Streams Are Available Under The PEIPNP?
Individuals and families seeking in moving to Prince Edward Island can choose from several distinct streams in the PEI immigration PNP. The PNP operates on the basis of an Expression of Interest (EOI) method, which implies that potential immigrants must first interact with the nomination program before submitting a formal application.
The three categories under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program are:
- Business Impact
- Labour Impact
- Express Entry
Let’s explore them more below.
Business Impact Category
Individuals who propose to invest in and operate a business on Prince Edward Island are eligible for the PNP PEI business impact category. There are three streams under this category.
100% Ownership Stream
This immigration Prince Edward Island stream is for foreign nationals who will take full ownership of a local business, as the name indicates. This might be a new business that the person will start or an existing PEI business that the person will purchase in its entirety.
Partial Ownership Stream
This PEIPNP stream is for foreign people who will acquire a portion of a local business rather than the complete enterprise. The individual must either acquire at least a third of the firm or make a minimum CAD $1,000,000 equity investment in the company.
Work Permit Stream
This Prince Edward Island immigration stream provides the foreign national with a work permit, allowing them to relocate to PEI and operate in the business in which they want to invest. This is ideal for anyone who wants to get a feel for how a firm operates on a day-to-day basis before investing money. The work permit stream, like the partial ownership stream, has the same conditions.
Labour Impact Category
Individuals who want to work and reside on Prince Edward Island but do not own a business should apply for the PNP PEI labor impact category. In order to work in the local labor market, an individual must have particular skills, education, and experience. The following two streams make up this immigration category:
Skilled Worker Stream
Individuals who have been hired or will be recruited by a PEI employer are eligible to apply for this Prince Edward Island immigration stream. Candidates must have knowledge and experience in a skilled field, as well as post-secondary education, in order to be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
- have a full‐time, non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in a high skilled occupation defined by the National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B;
- have at least two years of full‐time work experience in the past five years;
- have a valid work permit to be working in Canada;
- have legal status in country of residence;
- have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year program);
- be between the ages of 18 and 59;
- have sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered. Language ability can be verified by one of the following:
- a language test from an IRCC approved testing institute within the past two years with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4; or
- PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form indicating employer is comfortable with the employee’s proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks associated with the job position being offered.
- have sufficient financial resources for the applicant and family to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) to be able to establish in PEI; and
- demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI.
How To Apply
If you match the following requirements, you must first read the Workforce Application Guide, and then you or your representative must create an Expression of Interest profile in the Prince Edward Island system. To establish a profile, you must enter a valid email address as well as identity information, such as your passport number. You will be able to finish your profile after your account has been authenticated. At any one moment, applicants can only have one active profile.
For a period of six months, your profile will be active. You must make sure that the information on your profile is correct and verifiable. You can edit your profile if your circumstance changes before you are invited to apply. If your circumstances change after you have been asked to apply, you must notify the Office; this may have an influence on the final decision on your file. The Workforce Application Guide has more information about the EOI points grid.
If you are invited to apply , you will get an email notification with your file number and instructions for submitting your application. You must complete the application forms if you are requested to apply. The employer paperwork must be filled out by your employer as well.
Critical Worker Stream
Workers in either a semi-skilled or unskilled vocation are eligible for this Prince Edward Island PNP stream. The person must either be employed by a PEI company or have a PEI employer willing to sponsor them for permanent residency. General labor, housekeeping, truck driving, and food service are some examples of jobs that fall within this category.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 National Occupation Code (NOC)(link is external) skill level C or D;
- have worked a minimum of six months full-time for the PEI employer;
- have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada;
- possess a minimum education of secondary school diploma;
- be between the ages of 18 and 59;
- have a minimum two years of full-time work experience or relevant education in the past five years;
- provide a language test from an IRCC-approved testing institute within the past two years with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4;
- have sufficient financial resources to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for you and your family to be able to establish in PEI; and
- demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI.
How To Apply
If you match the following requirements, you must first read the Workforce Application Guide, and then you or your representative must create an Expression of Interest profile in the Prince Edward Island system. To establish a profile, you must enter a valid email address as well as identity information, such as your passport number. You will be able to finish your profile after your account has been authenticated. At any one moment, applicants can only have one active profile.
For a period of six months, your profile will be active. You must make sure that the information on your profile is correct and verifiable. You can edit your profile if your circumstance changes before you are invited to apply. If your circumstances change after you have been asked to apply, you must notify the Office; this may have an influence on the final decision on your file. The Workforce Application Guide has more information about the EOI points grid.
If you are invited to apply , you will get an email notification with your file number and instructions for submitting your application. You must complete the application forms if you are requested to apply. The employer paperwork must be filled out by your employer as well.
Prince Edward Island Express Entry
The province of Prince Edward Island uses the Canada Express Entry system to engage prospective immigrants for its provincial nominee program. People whose Express Entry profiles meet the parameters the province is looking for can get a “notification of interest,” or potential immigrants can apply directly to the program under the Business Impact or Labour Impact categories.
Individuals nominated for Canadian immigration through the PEI PNP will score high enough on the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking Calculator to almost guarantee a spot in the next draw.
It does not take much time to be accepted for PEI immigration after receiving an invitation to apply to become a Canada Permanent Resident, since Express Entry evaluates applications in six months or less.
However, not every person who applies using the Express Entry System will be admitted into the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program. Candidates must have abilities that are in demand in PEI right now.
These criteria alter over time as the province’s labor demands change. Before applying for the Express Entry System, candidates are recommended to research PEI’s current requirements. Potential immigrants who are nominated through the PEI Express Entry stream can apply for residence using the CIC online system, which is substantially faster.
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