Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
You can apply for a PEI Express Entry nomination for Permanent Residency through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP).
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
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Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada and a popular destination for prospective immigrants in Canada. The province boasts natural beauty, history, and great Canadian culture. Prince Edward Island is known for its world-class education, fantastic beaches, great cultural attractions, and life. Moreover, the Atlantic island province is also appreciated for its incredible coastal culture with booming tourism, fishing, and agricultural industries.
What Is The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program?
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program targets skilled workers, young graduates, and business acumen. Eligible candidates may receive a nomination from the province through many immigration streams.
Under the Provincial Nomination Programs, Prince Edward Island operates the following streams under PNP:
- Prince Edward Island Express Entry Stream
- Prince Edward Island Critical Workers Stream
- Skilled Worker in Prince Edward Island Stream
- Skilled Workers Outside Canada Stream
- The Atlantic Immigration Pilot
- International Graduate Stream
- Business Start-Up and Entrepreneurship
Canadian Experience Class Immigration Program
Who Wish to Become Permanent Residents
Are you seeking a peaceful lifestyle in Canada? The PEI PNP offers tailored pathways for skilled workers and entrepreneurs ready to settle in Prince Edward Island.
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Prince Edward Island Express Entry Stream
The Prince Edward Island Express Entry Stream is for potential immigrants with a valid Express Entry profile. Candidates whose profile meets the criteria may receive a Notification of Interest. After receiving a nomination, candidates get additional 600 points increasing their chances of getting picked in the next EE draw and leading to faster processing of their application.
Prince Edward Island Critical Workers Stream
The Critical Worker Stream is an employer-driven initiative allowing the employers of Prince Edward Island to fill low-skilled positions they are unable to fill locally. Applicants working in PEI can apply under this stream except for employees in the trucking sectors recruited from other provinces of Canada.
Skilled Worker In Prince Edward Island Stream
The Skilled Worker in Prince Edward Island Stream allows candidates working with a PEI employer to apply for a nomination for permanent residency. This immigration stream facilitates employers of Prince Edward Island to fill high-skilled positions they are unable to fill locally.
Skilled Workers Outside Canada Stream
The Skilled Worker Outside Canada Stream is for high-skilled workers with the required skill set sought by an employer of Prince Edward Island. Under this stream, employers target foreign nationals for positions they are unable to fill via the local job market. Those who receive a job offer can apply for nomination for permanent residency through this stream under the Provincial Nomination Program of Prince Edward Island.
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International Graduate Stream
The International Graduate Stream targets recent graduates from publicly-funded PEI post-secondary institutions to fill in the positions that are not filled through the local job market.
Business Start-Up And Entrepreneurship - Work Permit Stream
The work permit stream is for applicants ready to invest in and run a business in Prince Edward Island. The stream targets foreign nationals with experience in business ownership or extensive management who are willing to start a business in Prince Edward Island and ready to become Permanent Residents.
What Are The Eligibility Criteria For Prince Edward Island PNP?
To be eligible for the Prince Edward Island provincial nominee program, you must meet specific qualification criteria, which vary depending on the immigration category.
There exist three immigration categories:
- Prince Edward Island PNP Express Entry
- Labour Impact Category
- Business Impact Category
| Immigration Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| PEI PNP Express Entry | - Individuals seeking residence and employment in Prince Edward Island. - Individuals possessing skills in demand in Prince Edward Island's job market. |
| Labour Impact Category | - Skilled Worker Stream: Applicants must have a permanent job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer or be currently employed in the province.
- Critical Worker Stream: Workers whose employers are willing to sponsor their permanent residency in Prince Edward Island. - International Graduate Stream: Graduates from recognized universities in Prince Edward Island who have secured employment within the province. |
| Business Impact Category | - Individuals interested in investing in a Prince Edward Island business.
- Individuals seeking immigration to Prince Edward Island under a work permit. |
| Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program | - Foreign workers hired to fill positions within the Prince Edward Island region. |
What Is The Price Of Prince Edward Island PNP?
The fee for applying to the Prince Edward Island PNP is CAD 300 or Rs 16638.84. However, there is no fee for the expression of interest application.
Prince Edward Island Ranking System
Applicants planning to settle in Prince Edward Island through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Program have to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Based on the profile a candidate is given scores and the highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for the periodic intakes.
Prince Edward Island PNP Latest Draw 2024
- Invitation Date : February 1, 2024
- Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations : -
- Minimum Point Threshold for Business Invitations : -
- Labour & Express Entry Invitations : 78
- Invitation Totals over the last 12 months : 2,185
Invited Occupations
The 78 invitations in the latest draw were extended to individuals working in various sectors crucial to Prince Edward Island’s economic landscape. These sectors include Healthcare, Construction, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Agriculture, and Early Childhood Education.
Below You Will Find The Most Recent 2024 Draws For The PEI PNP:
| Invitation Date | Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations | Minimum Point Threshold for Business Invitations | Labour & Express Entry Invitations | Total Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2024 | - | - | 78 | 78 |
| January 18, 2024 | 2 | 80 | 134 | 136 |
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Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
Apart from its provincial Nomination programs, Prince Edward Island also partakes in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP). The AIPP is an economic growth initiative between the federal government and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada to aid the immigration process for newcomers with a valid job offer from a designated employer in the Atlantic region.
The following three programs operate under AIPP:
- Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program
- Atlantic International Graduate Program
- Atlantic High Skilled Program
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