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Prince Edward Island PNP (PEI PNP): The Complete Guide for Immigrating to Prince Edward Island Through PNP
Find all you need to know about immigration to Prince Edward Island.

    Overview

    Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. Many people consider this place to be Canada’s birthplace. In 1864, the Charlottetown conference was held on this island. This led to the formation of Canada. This island province is famous for its beautiful coasts and its lush farmlands. It has a strong economy based on fishing, tourism, and agriculture.

    In the News:

    P.E.I. issues record-breaking number of invitations in latest draw

    Prince Edward Island has now issued 1,583 invitations to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates over the last 12 months.

     
     
     
     
     What is Prince Edward Island PNP?

    Prince Edward Island PNP is an application program:

    • The provincial nominee program encourages foreigners to settle in this region.
    • Through this program, you can expedite your immigration process.
    • By qualifying program, you receive a provincial nomination certificate.
    • After this, you can apply for permanent residence.           

    The PEI PNP has an Express Entry category that is aligned with the federal Express Entry system, which manages the pool of candidates for three of Canada’s main economic immigration categories — the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class.

     
     
     
     
     

    What is the Eligibility Criteria for Prince Edward Island PNP?

    To apply for the Prince Edward Island provincial nominee program, you need to fulfill certain eligibility requirements. They depend on the immigration category.

    There are 3 immigration categories:

    • Prince Edward Island PNP Express Entry
    • Labour Impact Category
    • Business Impact Category
    Immigration Category Who Can Apply?
    PEI PNP Express Entry System Individuals interested in living and working in Prince Edward Island
    Individuals with skills that match current labor needs for Prince Edward Island
    Labour Impact Category Skilled Worker Stream Workers must have a permanent job offer from an employer in Prince Edward Island
    OR
    They must be working currently in Prince Edward Island
    Critical Worker Stream Workers whose employer would sponsor their permanent residence in Prince Edward Island
    International Graduate Stream Graduates from recognized universities in the province who have been hired by an employer in the province
    Business Impact Category Individuals wishing to invest in a business in Prince Edward Island
    Those who wish to immigrate to Prince Edward Island on a work permit
    Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Foreign workers hired to occupy jobs in the Prince Edward Island region

    Eligibility requirements

    Prince Edward Island Express Entry Stream Eligibility Requirements
    Express Entry Profile Yes
    Connection to Province No
    Job Offer No
    Language Proficiency Express Entry Requirements (CLB 7 for FSW and CEC; CLB4 for FSTP)
    Level of Education Express Entry Requirements (tertiary qualification, high school and/or job-specific training or on-the-job-training)
    Work Experience Express Entry Requirements (1 year for FSW and CEC; 2 years for FSTP)
    Age Express Entry Requirements
    Income/Settlement Funds Yes
    Average Processing Time 6 months

    The eligibility requirements for the Business Impact Category are:

    • A minimum personal net worth of CAD 600,000 or INR 3,33,22,801.28
    • Secondary or equivalent education level
    • Have experience in owning a business or management skills
    • Within 21-59 years of age
    • Meet the minimum language requirements
    • Intent to live and work in Prince Edward Island
    • Manage the business from the Prince Edward Island province

    The eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker stream are:

    • Age between 21 and 59
    • A long-term and full-time employment offer from a PEI employer
    • Have a valid work permit
    • Have legal status in their native country
    • Attend an interview with the immigration office staff in Prince Edward Island
    • Have a diploma or a two-year post-secondary degree
    • Have work experience of at least 2 years
    • Enough funds to settle in the region
    • Show genuine intent to settle down in Prince Edward Island
    • Possess basic knowledge of French and English
    • Age between 21-59
    • Full-time job offer from a PEI employer
    • Worked for a minimum of six months for a Prince Edward Island employer
    • The work done must be related to education received in the province
    • Have legal status and post-graduation work permit in Canada
    • Attend an interview in the Prince Edward Island
    • Must have completed a diploma or post-secondary degree from an institute in PEI
    • Sufficient knowledge of French or English
    • Enough funds to settle in the province
    • Genuine intent to settle down in PEI

    Related FAQs

    You must score at least 50 points on the Labour Impact Self-Assessment. Have a full-time long-term (i.e. permanent or minimum of 2 years) job offer from a PEI employer in NOC skill level O, A, or B.

    Prince Edward Island (PEI) has primary industries of agriculture, fisheries and tourism and the strategic industries of aerospace, bioscience, information technology and renewable energy.

    Is living in Prince Edward Island affordable?

    With some of the lowest housing costs in the country, the Island holds an excellent reputation for safety, and a friendly “know-your-neighbour” environment. Though the average income for a household is around $41,500,  house pricing starts below $150,000.

    What Documents are Required for Prince Edward Island PNP?

    • Birth certificate of the main applicant 
    • Marriage certificate(if any)
    • Divorce agreement(if any)
    • Divorce certificate(if any)
    • Former spouse’s death certificate(if any)
    • Proof of family member living in Prince Edward Island(if any)
    • Children’s birth certificate
    • Children’s adoption papers(if any)
    • Proof of custody for children(if any)
    • Proof of children’s enrolment in an educational institution in PEI(if any)
    • Letters and other communication for previous immigration applications(if any)
    • Status documents from the country you reside in, if different from native country
    • Photocopies of passport biodata page for all applicants
    • Photocopy of a language test result that must not be more than 2 years old
    • Photocopy of language results for second official language(if any)
    • Photocopy of language results for a common-law partner or spouse(if applicable)
    • If studied in Canada, then a degree, diploma, or certificate from a Canadian school
    • If studied abroad, an ECA report
    • A complete resume of the main applicant and common-law partner or spouse(if any)
    • Reference letters from the previous employer serving as proof of work experience
    • Employment contract with a PEI employer
    •  Complete working history
    • Labour Market Impact Assessment(if any)

    Related FAQs

    A Labour Market Impact Assessment is a document.

    • A Canadian employer generally needs to get this in order to hire a worker from overseas.
    • A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment shows a need for a foreign worker.
    • It also shows that a Canadian worker would not be able to do the job.
    • A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment is also known as a Confirmation letter.
    • In some cases, an LMIA might be needed.
    • In that case, your employer needs to apply to Employment and Social Development Canada(ESDC).

    A post-graduate work permit is a document.

    • The IRCC issues this document.
    • They issue it to eligible foreign students.
    • These students must have graduated from an approved study program.
    • The study program must be from an eligible Canadian institution.
    • The institution must be part of the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
    • The applicant must have applied to the IRCC within 90 days of completing the program.
    • By getting this work permit, you can legally work in Canada after your studies.

    The Work Permit stream is the only pathway through the PNP program for business people. For this, you:

    • Must have a minimum 1 year of experience in running a business
    • Must be interested in PEI immigration based on a work permit
    • Must sign a performance agreement
    • Upon approval, the Office of immigration will send you a letter of support.
    • You can then apply for a federal work permit.
    • You can receive a permanent residency nomination as well.
    • This can happen if you’ve met the terms and conditions for the Performance Agreement.

    How to Apply for Prince Edward Island PNP?

    To apply for the Prince Edward Island PNP, you have to do the following: 

    • Step 1: Make sure you fulfill the eligibility criteria for the immigration stream of your choice
    • Step 2: Submit your profile in the Expression of Interest system
    • Step 3: Provide passport details, identification information, and a proper email address
    • Step 4: Select a stream and submit the profile for review
    • Step 5: You will get an invitation to apply, in case your profile is selected
    • Step 6: You have 60 days to fill up and submit the online application form
    • Step 7: Submit the online application along with the supporting documents
    • Step 8: Submit the pre-authorized payment form and wait for the duration of the processing times
    • Step 9: Submit your permanent residence application after getting your provincial nomination certificate
    • Step 10: Land in Canada and visit an immigration office with the confirmation for permanent residence


    Related FAQs

    The forms you need to fill up for Prince Edward Island PNP are:

    • Pre-authorized payment form
    • PEI Workforce Use of Representative form(if required)

    Your employer needs to complete the PEI Workforce Job Offer form. After receiving the invitation to apply, you must submit the permanent residency application.

    If your work permit is expiring soon, you can apply for an extension via a letter of support. This letter of support must be employer-specific. For this, you must be working in Prince Edward Island currently.

    It may be that you are applying for permanent residency. Your work permit might expire at this stage. In that case, you can get a Bridging Open Work Permit.

    What is the Cost for Prince Edward Island PNP?

    The application fee for Prince Edward Island PNP is CAD 300 or Rs 16638.84. The expression of interest application, however, requires no fee.

     

    Related FAQs

    The application fee for work permit stream is CAD 10,000 or INR 555041.40.

    • You must submit this along with your immigration application.
    • You will get the entire amount refunded if they don’t accept your file.
    • Your file might get withdrawn or declined before your interview at the immigration office.
    • In that case, you will get a refund of $7500.
    • If it is declined after the interview, there is no refund.

    Community Endorsement for PEI PNP is a category for communities to endorse potential business applicants. The applications must be under the work permit stream.

    The vision of Community Endorsement is:

    • To get identity potential business candidates through community collaboration
    • To provide business support
    • Provide guidance
    • Enhance the visibility for local communities
    • Enhance the likelihood for proper integration and engagement for the foreign national

    By providing an endorsement, a community agrees to:

    • Engage newcomers and provide them with integration support
    • Provide advice on business location possibilities, business relationships, partnerships, and markets
    • Provide an outline of the business patterns, housing, demographics, industry profiles, business integration opportunities, etc.
    • Provide the office with required details and notification when newcomers get an endorsement

     

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    You should consider immigration to Prince Edward Island because:

    • Prince Edward Island provides career opportunities for a skilled worker
    • The PEI business community supports entrepreneurs
    • Students come to this province to pursue their education
    • Higher education programs meet the demands of a skilled profession
    • Degrees in different fields and industry-specific programs
    • Growing population bringing in new possibilities and ideas

    The PNP processing time for Prince Edward Island is 6 months or less.

    Yes, it is easy to get PR in Prince Edward Edward Island for express entry candidates. Prospective immigrants can become a permanent resident of Canada's smallest province in less than 6 months.

    The occupations in highest demand on Prince Edward Island are:

    For Critical Worker Stream:

    • Industrial butchers
    • Beverage and food servers
    • Delivery personnel
    • Truck drivers
    • Farmworkers
    • Certified Nursing Assistants
    • Cleaning staff
    • Fruit pickers

    For Express Entry Stream:

    • Chemical Technicians
    • Specialist Physician
    • Aerospace Engineers
    • Aerospace Inspectors
    • Registered Nurses
    • Family physicians and general practitioner
    • Speech-language pathologist
    • Social workers
    • University professors
    • Welders
    • Machinists
    • Mechanics
    • Pipe Fitters

    For Atlantic Immigration Pilot:

    • Domestic support workers
    • Licensed Nursing Assistants
    • Beverage and food servers
    • Sales executives
    • Call center agent
    • Security guards
    • Delivery workers
    • Truck drivers
    • Farmworkers
    • Material handlers
    • Seafood and fish workers
    • Industrial butchers

    You can check the application status of your PEI Express Entry 60 days after submitting the application. You can submit your inquiries to expressentry@gov.pe.ca. In the email’s subject line, you must include the file number.

    You can switch to Express Entry Stream before your nomination. After your nomination is complete, you cannot switch streams. Before applying, you should decide which stream to apply for.

    The PEI immigration streams under Business Impact Category are:

    100% Ownership Stream:

    • For foreign nationals wishing to take full ownership of a PEI business
    • This can be an existing PEI business or a new venture

    Partial Ownership Stream:

    • For foreign nationals wishing to buy a portion of a PEI business
    • They must buy at least 33% of the business

    Or

    • They must invest at least CAD 1,000,000 in the company

    Work Permit Stream:

    • For foreign nationals to work in a Prince Edward Island business where they plan to invest
    • Allows individuals to experience the daily business operations

    You can increase your chances of being accepted through the provincial nominee program if:

    • You are already working and established in the province
    • You have a work permit
    • You have family members living in the province
    • If you have completed your education at a PEI institution
    • If you have one year of work experience in PEI

    Snow lasts until the end of March to mid April. The coldest month is January and February and this is when we see most accumulation of snow and storms. As far as temperatures they range from 3 degrees celcius to -20 degrees celcius from late Dec to late March