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The PEI PNP accepts applications under three major immigration categories:
PEI Express Entry
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates for this category must be eligible for one of the following federal economic immigration classes managed through the Express Entry system:
- Federal Skilled Worker
- Federal Skilled Trades
- Canadian Experience Class
Selection Factors
Selection factor |
Express Entry (With a Job Offer) |
Express Entry (Without a Job Offer) |
Age |
20 |
20 |
Language |
20 |
20 |
Education |
15 |
15 |
Work Experience |
15 |
20 |
Employment |
15 |
10 |
Adaptability |
15 |
15 |
Maximum Points |
100 |
100 |
Labour Impact Category
This category is divided into 3 streams:
Skilled Worker Stream
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
In order to be eligible under the Skilled Worker Stream of the Labour Impact Category, foreign workers in PEI must:
- Be between 21 and 59
- Have a full-time, long-term (permanent or at minimum two-year) job offer from a PEI employer in a skilled position (NOC 0, A or B level);
- Hold a valid work permit;
- Have legal status in country of residence;
- Attend an interview with staff from PEI’s Office of Immigration, if required;
- Have at least a two-year post secondary degree or diploma;
- Have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years;
- Demonstrate sufficient funds to settle in PEI;
- Demonstrate a genuine intention to become established in PEI; and
- Possess sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the duties of the job offered in PEI. Language proficiency can be verified by one of the following conditions:
- A language test from an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)-approved testing agency within the past two years with a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4; or
- An employer signed PEI PNP-L06 Employer Language Declaration; or
- Documents from an internationally-recognized institution indicating that the main language of study was English or French.
In order to be eligible under the Skilled Worker Stream of the Labour Impact Category, foreign nationals residing outside PEI must:
- Be between 21 and 59
- Have a full-time, long-term (permanent or at minimum two-year) job offer from a PEI employer in a skilled position (NOC 0, A or B level); (It is important that an employer must first contact PEI’s Office of Immigration to get the job offer approved prior to an applicant’s submission of an Expression of Interest)
- Have legal status in country of residence;
- Attend an interview with staff from PEI’s Office of Immigration, if required;
- Have at least a two-year post secondary degree or diploma;
- Have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years;
- Demonstrate sufficient funds to settle in PEI;
- Demonstrate a genuine intention to become established in PEI; and
- Possess sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the duties of the job offered in PEI. Language proficiency can be verified by one of the following conditions:
- A language test from an IRCC-approved testing agency within the past two years with a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4; or
- An employer signed PEI PNP-L06 Employer Language Declaration; or
- Documents from an internationally-recognized institution indicating that the main language of study was English or French.
Critical Worker Stream
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
In order to be eligible under the Critical Worker Stream, foreign workers must:
- Be between 21 and 59 years of age;
- Have a full-time, long-term (permanent or at minimum two-year) job offer from a PEI employer in one of the following semi-skilled or unskilled positions (NOC levels C and D):
- Truck driver;
- Customer service representative;
- Labourer;
- Food and beverage server; or
- Housekeeping attendant;
- Have worked at least six months full-time for the PEI employer;
- Hold a valid work permit and have legal status in Canada;
- Have at least a high school education, or equivalent;
- Attend an interview in PEI, if required;
- Have at least two years of full-time work experience or relevant education in the past five years;
- Demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for oneself and family members to be able to establish and settle in PEI;
- Demonstrate a genuine intention to become established in PEI; and
- Provide a language test results from an IRCC-approved testing agency demonstrating a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 across all four categories (listening, reading, writing, speaking), obtained in the last two years;
International Graduate Stream
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
In order to be eligible under the International Graduate Stream, international graduates must:
- Be between 21 and 59 years of age;
- Have a full-time, permanent (or at minimum two-year) job offer from a PEI employer in a skilled position (NOC 0, A or B level);
- Have worked for at least six months for the PEI employer in a position that is directly related to post-secondary education received in PEI;
- Have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit and legal status in Canada;
- Attend an interview in PEI, if required;
- Have successfully completed a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum two-year program) from a publicly-funded PEI post-secondary institution;
- Possess sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered by the PEI employer;
- Demonstrate sufficient funds to settle successfully in PEI; and
- Demonstrate a genuine intention to become established in PEI.
Minimum Requirements for PEI Employers
The PEI employer is responsible for ensuring the following elements:
- The employment offer is full-time (training, internship or apprenticeship positions that terminate on a specific date are not considered) and permanent (or a minimum length of two years);
- The employment is consistent with the applicant’s ability to perform the job based on education, training and/or experience;
- The terms and conditions of employment meet federal and provincial standards and industry wage rate;
- The employment does not contravene existing bargaining agreements or employment disputes;
- The employment is to be located in PEI;
- The foreign worker’s licensing or accreditation to perform the job is verified, if applicable;
- An employment contract is provided, which includes the terms and conditions of the full-time job offer, signatures of the authorized signing officer of the company, and the employee (applicant)accepting the offer and conditions of employment;
- Settlement support is provided to the applicant and their family;
- A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is provided, if applicable;
- Attendance at an immigration interview may be required; and
- Documentation is provided to demonstrate effort to recruit for the intended profession has been unsuccessful within Canada and the position is critical to the operation of the employer’s business.
Business Impact Category
Applicant eligibility requirements:
In order to be considered eligible under the Work Permit Stream, individuals must:
- Have a minimum verifiable personal net worth of $600,000 CAD acquired through legal and legitimate sources;
- Have at least a secondary education level, or equivalent;
- Have transferable management skills and past employment or business ownership experience;
- Be within 21-59 years of age at the time of applying;
- Meet the minimum language requirements equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4;
- Intend to reside and work in PEI; and
- Provide active and ongoing management of the proposed business from within PEI.
Business eligibility requirements:
Minimum Requirements for Business Eligibility
In order to be considered an eligible business under the Business Impact Category, the business must:
- Be a for-profit corporation incorporated under the Companies Act of PEI or the Canada Business Corporations Act;
- Operate for the primary purpose of earning profits from active income through the provision of products/services;
- Be in good standing with the province on all debts and obligations;
- Have been an established commercial operation for 12 months prior to the intended business start date with validation provided to as part of the Purchase and Sale Agreement;
- Maintain corporate headquarters in PEI;
- Maintain a ‘permanent establishment’ in PEI as defined under the Income Tax Act by regulation 400 (2);
- Be liable to pay income tax on taxable income;
- Have good potential for sustained commercial viability;
- Agree to participate in the evaluation process of the PEI PNP, which requires the business to report to the Office of Immigration on an annual basis for up to five years;
- Have the potential to create significant economic benefits to PEI; and
- Meet all terms listed in the Business Performance Agreement.
Ineligible Businesses
Applications from the following types of businesses will not be considered under the Business Impact Category:
- Any business or member of an associated/related group of companies that has received investment through the Provincial Nominee Program within the past 48 months.
- Bed and breakfasts, hobby farms, and home-based businesses.
- If the business is an Inn or Boutique Hotel, it must satisfy the following conditions:
- Have at least 5 rental units, each having at least a three-piece bath;
- Have revenues of at least $100,000 in the last operating year, supported by financial statements or a tax return; and
- Have Eligible operating expenses of at least $75,000 in the last operating year, supported by financial statements or a tax return.
- Payday loans, cheque cashing, money changing, and cash machines
- Pawnbrokers
- Sale of used goods (excluding collectibles, or where the business provides value-added services such as repairs, refurbishing, or recycling).
- Construction/Renovation businesses must meet the following:
- Have at least 3 arms-length staff employed full-time for at least 6 months of the year that meet the terms and conditions of the Business Performance Agreement;
- Rent or construct a space that is outside of their residence to conduct business from; and
- Demonstrate relevant education or a minimum of 5 years experience in the proposed business.
- Real estate development, unless deemed to be a significant economic benefit to the PEI economy.
- Insurance or business brokerage.
- Franchise operations, unless pre-authorized by the PEI PNP office.
- Start-ups where the applicant will own less than 100% of business unless deemed to be significant economic benefit to the PEI economy.
- Businesses started for the sole purpose of gaining access to permanent residency through immigration.
- Professional practices
- Financial services
- Consulting services
- Any entity that cannot issue shares.
- An entity as described in IRPA Regulations 87(6)(a).
Any business that will bring the program or the Government of PEI into disrepute