PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

  1. PEI Express Entry
  2. Skilled Workers Outside Canada
  3. Skilled Workers in PEI
  4. Critical Worker Stream
  5. International Graduate Stream
  6. Atlantic Immigration Pilot for Employers – Designation

1. PEI Express Entry- With/Without Job Offer

Purpose

Designed to increase the economic benefits of immigration to Prince Edward Island (PEI), by providing the province with a mechanism to prioritize and nominate candidates for permanent residency.

Eligibility:

  • Meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs:
    • Federal Skilled Worker Program;
    • Federal Skilled Trades Program; or
    • Canadian Experience Class
  • Create a Federal Express Entry Profile and be placed in the pool of candidates. Refer to Appendix A: Points Grid.
  • 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.

Overview of Process

Step 1: Assess Your Eligibility

Step 2: Create a Profile

Step 3: Invitation to Apply

Step 4: Prepare your Application

Step 5: Submit Your Application

Step 6: Submit Your Application for PR

Step 7: Landing in Prince Edward Island

Appendix A: Points Grid

Within the EOI system there are six areas with associated points. The maximum points are 100. If evidence of proficiency in both official languages is submitted a bonus of 10 points will be awarded. The Office of Immigration reserves the right to change selection criteria and points at any time without notice.

Express Entry Express Entry with Job Offer Express Entry no Job Offer
Age 20 20
Language 20 20
Education 15 15
Work Experience 15 20
Employment 15 10
Adaptability 15 15
Maximum Points 100 100

 

Points for Age are awarded based on the date of birth entered in your profile.

Age Express Entry with Job Offer Express Entry no Job Offer
18-24 7 7
25-29 20 20
30-44 15 15
45-49 10 10
Over 49 0 0
Maximum Points 20 20

 

Points for Language are awarded based on submitted language test. If evidence of proficiency in both official languages is submitted a bonus of 10 points will be awarded. Your language test must be a valid language test written within the last 2 years. The lowest score achieved in the 4 skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening) is your score. For example if you have a 7 in Reading, Writing and Speaking but a 5 in Listening your CLB will be 5. Refer to the Language Test Equivalency Charts to determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC)level from a valid language test.

Language Ability Express Entry with Job Offer Express Entry no Job Offer
CLB/NCLC 10 20 20
CLB/NCLC 9 20 20
CLB/NCLC 8 15 15
CLB/NCLC 7 10 10
Below CLB/NCLC 7 0 0
Maximum Points 20 20

 

Points for Education will be awarded based on the highest level of education completed.

Education Express Entry with Job Offer Express Entry no Job Offer
Master’s level or PhD from a graduate school of a college or university, after completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 15 15
Post-secondary academic degree (Bachelor) from a college or that required at least three years of full-time study 12 12
Post-secondary diploma in a specific trade that required at least two years of full-time study after secondary school 10 10
Completion of secondary school 0 0
Maximum Points 15 15

*Shaded boxes indicate points are not relevant to Stream

 

Points for Work Experience will be awarded based on work experience in the NOC reported in your Federal Express Entry profile.

Work Experience Express Entry with Job Offer Express Entry no Job Offer
More than 6 years 15 20
4-6 years 15 15
2-4 years 10 10
1-2 years 5 5
Maximum Points 15 20

 

Points for Employment will be awarded based on work experience and job offer.

Employment Express Entry with Job Offer Express Entry no Job Offer
Working in PEI on a valid work permit 5
Job offer in PEI related to education 5
Foreign qualification verified with the regulated body in PEI. This is not an ECA. 5 5
At least 1 year continuous full-time work experience in PEI 5 5
Maximum Points 15 10

 

Adaptability points will be awarded based on proof submitted of any of the adaptability factors.

Adaptability Express Entry with Job Offer Express Entry no Job Offer
Currently have close family member(s) living in PEI for at least 12 consecutive months who are permanent residents or Canadian citizens 5 5
Spouse/common-law partner and/or dependent child(ren) have a language ability of CLB/NCLC 6 or higher in English or French 5 5
Currently own residential property in PEI for at least 12 consecutive months 5 5
Graduated from a recognized PEI post-secondary institution 5 5
Spouse/common-law partner has at least 3 years of work experience in the last 5 years 5 5
Dependent child(ren) have been enrolled in a PEI educational institution for at least 6 continuous months 5 5
Maximum Points 15 15

 

2. Skilled Worker Outside Canada Stream

Purpose:

The PEI Skilled Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill high-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.

Eligibility:

  • Have a full-time long-term (i.e. permanent or minimum of  two years) job offer from a PEI employer in National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B. (link is external)
 Important note: Through this stream your employer must first make contact with our office and the job offer must be approved by our office prior to submitting an expression of interest profile;
  • Have legal status in country of residence;
  • Be able to attend an interview with staff from the Office, if required;
  • Have successfully completed a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year program);
  • Be between the ages of 21 and 59;
  • Have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past  five years;
  • Possess 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/NLCC 4; or
    • Employer signed PEI PNP-L06 Employer Language Declaration; or
    • Documents from an internationally recognized institution indicating that the principal language studied was in English or French.
  • 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.

 

 

3. Skilled Workers in PEI

Purpose:

The Skilled Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill high-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.

Eligibility:

  • Have a full-time long-term (i.e. permanent or minimum of  two years) job offer from a PEI employer in National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B (link is external)
;
  • Have a valid work permit to be working in Canada;
  • Have legal status in country of residence;
  • Be able to attend an interview with staff from the Office, if required;
  • Have successfully completed a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year program);
  • Be between the ages of 21 and 59;
  • Have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years;
  • Possess 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
    • Employer signed PEI PNP-L06 Employer Language Declaration; or
    • documents from an internationally recognized institution indicating that the principal language studied was in English or French.
  • 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.

 

 

4. Critical Worker Stream

Purpose:

The PEI Critical Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill low-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for the PEI Critical Worker stream you must:

  • have a full-time long-term (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in NOC skill level C or D in one of the following occupations: truck driver, customer service representative, labourer, food and beverage server, or housekeeping attendant;
  • Have worked a minimum of six months full-time for the PEI employer;
  • Have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada;
  • Be able to attend an interview with staff from the Office, if required;
  • Possess a minimum education of secondary school;
  • Be between the ages of 21 and 59;
  • Have at least 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.

 

 

5.International Graduate Stream

Purpose:

You can apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the International Graduate stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), if you graduated from an accredited PEI post secondary institution and are currently working in PEI.  The International Graduate stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill high-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for the PEI International Graduate stream you must:

  • Have a full-time long-term (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in NOC skill level 0, A, or B;
  • Have worked a minimum of six months for the PEI employer in a position that is directly related to post-secondary education received in PEI;
  • Have a valid post-graduate work permit and legal status in Canada;
  • Be able to attend an interview with staff from the Office, if required;
  • Have successfully completed a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year program) from a publically-funded PEI post-secondary institution;
  • Be between the ages of 21 and 59;
  • Possess sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered;
  • 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.

 

 

 6. Atlantic Immigration Pilot for Employers – Designation

Purpose:

Designed to help you fill permanent labour shortages and skill gaps in your business by supporting foreign nationals for permanent residency.  There are three different streams which aim to address different needs.  The Atlantic High Skilled Program allows you to attract highly skilled individuals, the Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program allows you to attract semi-skilled individuals, and the Atlantic International Graduate Program allows you to attract recent graduates from Atlantic Canada post-secondary institutions.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to participate in the Pilot you must be a designated employer.  To become a designated employer you must:

  • Want to hire full-time, non-seasonal, international candidates
  • Be in good standing with provincial and federal standards and legislation as per the program guidelines
  • Demonstrate your preparedness to receive and meet the settlement needs of international candidate(s) and accompanying family members, and agree to do so

Understand and agree to the reporting requirements for the program