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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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PEI PNP (Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program) targets immigrant aspirants based on their skills and willingness to establish themselves economically in the province, and on the current in-demand occupations that are needed in PEI.
The PEI PNP is one of 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 of 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 the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) Streams
| Stream | Main Criteria (not exhaustive) | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category: PEI Workforce | ||||
| 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 in PEI | Are currently working in PEI
Have a full-time, non-seasonal (permanent or min. 2 years) job offer from a PEI employer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation Have at least 2 years of full‐time work experience in the past 5 years Have a valid work permit Have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum 2-year program) Employer must be comfortable with proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks, else have a minimum score of CLB4 in English and/or French Have sufficient financial resources to be able to establish in PEI Demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI |
Yes | No | $300 |
| Skilled Workers outside Canada | Have a full-time, non-seasonal (permanent or min. 2 years) job offer from a PEI employer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation (employer must have received authorization from the PEIPNP prior to issuing a job offer)
Have at least 2 years of full‐time work experience in the past 5 years Have a valid work permit Have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum 2-year program) Employer must be comfortable with proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks, else have a minimum score of CLB4 in English and/or French Have sufficient financial resources to be able to establish in PEI Demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI |
Yes | No | $300 |
| International Graduates | Completed a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum 2-year program) from an publicly-funded PEI institution
Have a full-time, non-seasonal (permanent or min. 2 years) job offer from a PEI employer Have a valid post-graduate work permit For TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 job offer occupations, employer must be comfortable with proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks / For TEER 4 or 5 job offer occupations, have a minimum score of CLB4 in English and/or French Have sufficient financial resources to be able to establish in PEI Demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI |
Yes | No | $300 |
| Critical Workers | Are currently working in PEI
Have a full-time, non-seasonal (permanent or min. 2 years) job offer from a PEI employer in a TEER 4 or 5 occupation Have at least 6 month of full‐time work experience with the PEI employer Have at least 2 years of full‐time work experience or a 2-year Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma in the past 5 years Have a valid work permit Have successfully completed at least a secondary (high school) diploma Have a minimum score of CLB4 in English and/or French Have sufficient financial resources to be able to establish in PEI Demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI |
Yes | No | $300 |
| Intermediate Experience | Have a full-time, non-seasonal (permanent or min. 2 years) job offer from a PEI employer in a TEER 4 occupation
have a minimum of 6 months full‐time Canadian work experience gained while on a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based work permit, and be relevant to the job offer in PEI Have successfully completed at least a secondary (high school) diploma Have at least 2 years of full‐time work experience or a 2-year Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma in the past 5 years Have a minimum score of CLB4 in English and/or French Have sufficient financial resources to be able to establish in PEI Demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI |
Yes | No | $300 |
| Occupations In Demand | Have a full-time, non-seasonal (permanent or min. 2 years) job offer from a PEI employer in an in-demand occupation
Have at least 1 year of full‐time work experience directly related to the job offer Have a valid work permit Have successfully completed at least a secondary (high school) diploma Have a minimum score of CLB4 in English and/or French Have sufficient financial resources to be able to establish in PEI Demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI |
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 |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) Stream Guides
For more detailed information on the PEI PNP streams, you can consult our stream guides below. Each guide includes the stream's eligibility requirements, application process, documents needed, cost, processing times, etc.
Which PNPs are open?
If you feel like you could be eligible to one of the Prince Edward Island's Provincial Nominee Programs, you can check out here if they are currently open.
