Prince Edward Island is one of eastern Canada’s maritime provinces, off New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It is Canada’s smallest province.
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (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 our labour market and attracting entrepreneurs.
The PEI PNP accepts applications under three major immigration categories:
PEI PNP Express Entry
You can apply for a PEI Express Entry nomination for permanent residency through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). Your nomination through PEI PNP will increase your chance of being issued an Invitation to Apply from the Federal Government.
Applicants who are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool and are interested in settling in Prince Edward Island may apply to the PEI PNP Express Entry Stream. The PEI PNP does not guarantee that all Express Entry profiles submitted will be reviewed or accepted. Only those applicants with skills matching current identified labour needs for the province will be considered.
To read more about eligibility requirements for the PEI PNP Express Entry, Click here
Labour Impact Category(PEI as a Worker)
The labour Impact Category facilitates and provides an opportunity for individuals who possess skills and experience that are needed in PEI’s labour market. This category is divided into three sub-categories. They are as follows:
Skilled Worker Stream
This category is for workers who have been identified or hired by a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession (NOC Skill level 0, A or B) and possess relevant experience and at least a post-secondary degree or diploma.
To read more about eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker Stream, Click here.
Critical Worker Stream
You can apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the Critical Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) if you are currently working in PEI. 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.
This category is for workers who have already been hired by a PEI employer, and whose employer wishes to sponsor them for permanent residency. Eligible applicants may work in a semi-skilled or unskilled profession.
To read more about eligibility requirements for the Critical Worker Stream, Click here.
International Graduate Stream
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. This category is for recent graduates from recognized accredited Prince Edward Island universities and colleges who have already been hired by a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession (NOC Skill 0, A or B) in their field of study.
To read more about eligibility requirements for the International Graduate Stream, Click here
Business Impact Category
The Business Impact Category provides an opportunity for individuals who wish to invest in and actively manage a PEI business. This category is divided into three sub-categories:
100% Ownership Stream
Buy or Sell a PEI Business
Partial Ownership Stream
If you are interested in immigrating to Prince Edward Island and would like to invest in and run a business, you may be eligible for a nomination for permanent residency through the Partial Ownership Stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). This stream is for foreign nationals with extensive management or business-ownership experience who would like to invest in and participate in the management of a PEI business. click here for more information about Partial Ownership Stream
Work Permit Stream
If you are interested in immigrating to Prince Edward Island and would like to invest in and run a business, you may be eligible for a nomination for permanent residency through the Work Permit Stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). This stream is for foreign nationals with business ownership or extensive management experience who would like to move to PEI to start their business, and eventually become a permanent resident. click here for more information about work permit stream.
