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ABOUT PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Canada's smallest province, both in land area and population. Located on the country's east coast, it is part of the Maritime Provinces. Known for its red sand beaches, rolling countryside, and charming rural communities, PEI is also famous for being the setting of the classic novel "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Capital: Charlottetown


Largest City: Charlottetown


Population: 177,081 (Source: Statistics Canada, Q2 2024)


Official Language: English


Industry: Agriculture, Sea Food, Aerospace, Bioscience, Ocean Tech and Marine, Renewable Energy and Clean Tech


Tourist Attractions: PEI National Park, Tour Anne of Green Gables Sights, Confederation Centre of the Arts, Lighthouses on Points East Coastal Drive,  Basin Head Provincial Park, Confederation Bridge


Education: There are 62 Public Schools, 4 Higher public post secondary institutions, out of which 2 Universities grant degrees. 

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

STREAM 1: PEI PNP EXPRESS ENTRY
 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • Must have an Express Entry profile;

  • Must be eligible for one of the three main federal economic class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

If you are a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holder or a spousal open work permit holder:

  • Your PGWP must have at least four months validity at the time you submit your EOI;

  • Must have studied outside of PEI (or be a spouse to someone who studied outside PEI);​

  • Must have at least nine months of work experience under a PEI employer.

STREAM 2: LABOUR IMPACT CATEGORY

The Labour Impact Category consists of three streams:
 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ALL THREE STREAMS:

  • Must be between 21 and 59 years old;

  • Must have a full-time permanent or at least two-year job offer from a PEI employer in an eligible position;

  • Must have enough money to settle in PEI;

  • Must have the intention to reside in PEI;
    Must meet the language requirements of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4.

LABOUR IMPACT CATEGORY - SKILLED WORKER STREAM

This stream is for workers who have been identified or hired by a PEI employer. To apply to this stream, you must be either currently working in PEI or have a job offer from a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession and possess relevant experience and at least a post-secondary degree or diploma.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Job offered must have a National Occupational Classification (NOC) level of 0, A or B;

  • Must have at least a two-year post-secondary degree or diploma;

  • Must have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years;

  • Must have a valid work permit if you live in Canada;

  • Must have legal status in your country of residence if you live outside Canada.

LABOUR IMPACT CATEGORY - 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 residence. Eligible applicants can work in a semi-skilled or unskilled profession.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Job offered must be in one of the following positions:
    1. Truck driver;
    2. Customer service representative;
    3. Laborer;
    4. Food and beverage server; or
    5. Housekeeping attendant.

  • Must have worked at least six months full-time for the PEI employer;

  • Must hold a work permit in Canada;

  • Must have at least a high school education;

  • Must have at least two years of work experience or relevant education in the past five years.

LABOUR IMPACT CATEGORY - INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STREAM 

This stream is for recent graduates from recognized accredited Prince Edward Island universities and colleges. You must have already been hired by a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession in their field of study.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Job offered must have a National Occupational Classification (NOC) level of 0, A or B

  • Must have worked for at least six months for the PEI employer in a position that is directly related to your education;

  • Must hold a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit.

  • Must have graduated, and received a post-secondary degree or diploma from an eligible PEI learning institution.

STREAM 3: BUSINESS IMPACT CATEGORY

The Business Impact Category has one stream: The Work Permit Stream.
This stream is for people who wish to invest in a PEI business. They will be expected to begin working in Canada and learn about the business while on a work permit. After that they can apply for a PEI provincial nomination for permanent residence.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • Must be between 21 and 59 years old;

  • Must have a minimum net worth of CAD $600,000;

  • Must have at least a secondary education;

  • Must have transferable management skills or business ownership;

  • Must meet the minimum language requirements of CLB 4;

  • Must intend to reside and work in PEI;

  • Must actively manage the proposed business from within PEI;

  • Your business must meet additional requirements.

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