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Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program
Check our table summary of all PEI PNP streams, with their main criteria, their applicant fees, etc.
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The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) nominates individuals to the federal government for permanent residency. Individuals are chosen based on their ability to economically establish and their intent to live and work in PEI. Current key needs that are being met by the PEI PNP are filling gaps in the labour market and attracting entrepreneurs.
The PEI PNP is one Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), with one category for workers and international graduates and an additional one for Business Impact entrepreneurs.
The PEI PNP is one Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), with one category for workers and international graduates and an additional one for Business Impact entrepreneurs.
Choosing Prince Edward Island Immigration
Prince Edward Island, one of the four Atlantic provinces, is the smallest province in terms of land and population in Canada. Agriculture (mainly fishery) and tourism remain the most preponderant industries in the province. Prince Edward Island offers very exciting opportunities for new immigrants wanting to settle in the province.
Apart from some federal programs, the province has its own immigration streams. Only one of the PEI PNP streams is Express Entry aligned. Indeed, a successful application leading to a provincial nomination will grant the applicant 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This will then lead the applicant to automatically obtain an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
The rest of the streams are non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are streams for Skilled Workers and International Graduates with job offers in the province, and for investors.
Apart from some federal programs, the province has its own immigration streams. Only one of the PEI PNP streams is Express Entry aligned. Indeed, a successful application leading to a provincial nomination will grant the applicant 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This will then lead the applicant to automatically obtain an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
The rest of the streams are non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are streams for Skilled Workers and International Graduates with job offers in the province, and for investors.
Overview of Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Programs
| Stream | Main Criteria (not exhaustive) | Job Offer Required? | Aligned with Express Entry | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category: Labour Impact | ||||
| PEI Express Entry | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW, FST or CEC candidate Strong ties to PEI increase chances (family, past or current work, studies, valid job offer, etc.) | No | Yes | $300 |
| Skilled Workers on PEI | Score at least 50 points on the Labour Impact Self-Assessment Have a valid work permit Have a full-time long-term, minimum of 2 years, job offer from a PEI employer in NOC skill type/level 0, A, or B | Yes | No | $300 |
| Skilled Workers outside Canada | Score at least 50 points on the Labour Impact Self-Assessment Have a full-time long-term, minimum of 2 years, job offer from a PEI employer in NOC skill type/level 0, A, or B | Yes | No | $300 |
| Critical Workers | Score at least 50 points on the Labour Impact Self-Assessment Have a full-time, long-term, minimum of 2 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. | Yes | No | $300 |
| International Graduates | Score at least 50 points on the Labour Impact Self-Assessment Have a full-time long-term, minimum of 2 years, job offer from a PEI employer in NOC skill type/level 0, A, or B Completed a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum 2-year program) from an accredited PEI post-secondary institution and minimum 6 months experience with a PEI employer | Yes | No | $300 |
| Category: Business Impact | ||||
| Work Permit | Past business-ownership or management experience Score a minimum of 50 points on Business Impact Self-Assessment Min net worth of $600,000 and min investment of $150,000 Nomination only after satisfying to the terms of the agreement | No | No | $10,000 |
| 100% Ownership | Past business-ownership or management experience Score a minimum of 50 points on the Business Impact Self-Assessment Min net worth of $600,000 and min investment of $150,000 Submit escrow of $200,000, including the $150,000 investment | No | No | $10,000 |
| Partial Ownership | Past business-ownership or management experience Score a minimum of 50 points on the Business Impact Self-Assessment Min net worth of $600,000 and min investment of $150,000 Submit escrow of $200,000, including the $150,000 investment | No | No | $10,000 |