PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PNP PROGRAM
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
Prince Edward Island (PEI), which consists of the island itself and several surrounding isles, is Canada’s smallest province.
PEI is considered "the birthplace of Canada" since the "Charlottetown conference" — which led to the country’s formation — happened on the island's capital in 1864. The island province is renowned not only for its fertile farmlands and breathtaking coastlines, but it is also home to a growing economy which focuses on agriculture, tourism, and fishing.
The PEI PNP is Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Certificate, after which they can apply for Canadian permanent residence with the Government of Canada.
The PEI PNP accepts applications under three major immigration categories:
Note: On January 25, 2018, PEI introduced guidelines for its Expression of Interest (EOI) System. Please review each category page for more details on selection criteria and points distribution.
PEI PNP Express Entry
Candidates who are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool and are interested in living and working in Prince Edward Island may apply to the PEI PNP Express Entry Category. Eligible applicants may benefit from processing times of six months or less.
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.
Contact us to learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for the PEI PNP Express Entry.
Labour Impact Category
The province accepts applications under this category from individuals who possess skills and experience that are needed in PEI’s labour market. This category is divided into three streams. They are as follows:
Skilled Worker Stream
This stream is for workers who have been identified or hired by a PEI employer. To apply to this stream, an individual must be either currently working in PEI or have a job offer from an employer in the province. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession and possess relevant experience and at least a post-secondary degree or diploma.
Contact us to learn more about eligibility requirements to apply for the Skilled Worker Stream.
Critical Worker Stream
This stream is for workers who have already been hired by a PEI employer, and whose employer would like to sponsor them for permanent residency. Eligible applicants can work in a semi-skilled or unskilled profession.
Contact us to learn more about the eligibility requirements of the Critical Worker Stream.
International Graduate Stream
This stream 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 in their field of study.
Contact us to learn more about the eligibility requirements for the International Graduate Stream
Business Impact Category
The province accepts applications under this category from individuals who wish to invest in and actively manage a PEI business. This category is divided into three streams:
100% Ownership Stream (terminated)
This stream is for individuals who will be assuming full ownership of their PEI business, either through the start of a new business or the purchase of an existing business in the province. The PEI 100% Ownership Stream permanently closed on September 20, 2018.
Partial Ownership Stream (terminated)
This stream is for individuals who will obtain at least 33.33 percent (one-third) of a PEI business, or invest $1,000,000 CAD in the equity of a business. The PEI Partial Ownership Stream permanently closed on September 20, 2018.
Work Permit Stream
This stream helps individuals who wish to invest in a PEI business to transition to PEI on a work permit prior to receiving a provincial nomination. During their time on a work permit, applicants are expected to begin working in Canada and to learn about the business in which he or she will be investing.
Contact us to learn more about eligibility requirements for the Work Permit Stream.
Atlantic Immigration Program
Prince Edward Island is one of four Atlantic provinces working in partnership with the Government of Canada to recruit foreign workers to fill jobs in Atlantic Region that have not been filled locally. Foreign nationals interested in participating in the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) may be residing abroad or on temporary status in Canada at the time of applying to the program.
All applicants to the program must have a job offer from a designated employer that meets the requirements of the program.
Contact us to learn more about Atlantic Immigration Program employer designation in Prince Edward Island.