The Prince Edward Island Nomination Program (PEIPNP) aims to attract skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the province’s economic development. Applicants must show a desire to work on Prince Edward Island.
The direction of the Skilled Worker Stream
Qualified professionals who already work on Prince Edward Island or have a job offer from a local employer fall under the scope of this flow. The flow is aimed at attracting specialists in areas requiring high qualifications to meet the needs of the local labor market.
The main requirements include:
- A job or job offer with the mandatory condition of full-time employment of an employee in the specialty TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 for a period of at least two years.
- At least two years of full-time work experience in the last five years.
- Valid work permit in Canada.
- Age from 18 to 59 years.
- Higher education diploma (minimum two-year program).
- Proficiency in English or French at a sufficient level to complete the work (at least 4 points on the CLB/ NCLC test).
- Financial independence.
- Interest in living and working in Prince Edward Island.
Direction of the Critical Worker Stream
This program allows employers from PEI to recruit workers for intermediate qualified positions (TEER category 4 or 5). The main goal of the flow is to fill critical vacancies in sectors experiencing labor shortages at PEI.
The main requirements include:
- A permanent full-time job offer from a PEI employer for a minimum period of two years.
- Continuous full-time work experience with a PEI employer for at least six months.
- Valid work permit and legal status in Canada.
- Minimum secondary school education.
- Proficiency in English or French at a sufficient level to complete the work (minimum CLB/NCLC 4).
Direction of the PEI International Graduate Stream
This stream is intended for recent graduates of educational institutions on Prince Edward Island who want to stay in the province for work and residence. The program helps retain young professionals who have been educated on the island and promotes their integration into the local labor market.
The main requirements include:
- Full-time employment or a two-year job offer from a PEI employer.
- Valid work permit for graduate students.
- Qualifications according to TEER professions 0, 1, 2 or 3.
- Sufficient knowledge of English or French, confirmed by the employer or the IRCC test (at least 4 CLB/NCLC points).
The direction of the Intermediate Experience Stream
The stream is intended for intermediate-skilled foreign workers who already have some work experience in Canada and are seeking permanent residence on Prince Edward Island (PEI).
The main requirements include:
- A permanent full-time job offer from a PEI employer for a Category 4 TEER position.
- Six months of full-time work in Canada, obtained on the basis of a work permit with an assessment of the impact on the labor market (LMIA), corresponding to the current proposed position at PEI.
- Secondary education certificate (school education).
- Age from 18 to 59 years.
- Legal status in the country of residence.
- A valid language test result from an IRCC-approved institution with a minimum CLB/NCLC score of 4.
- Sufficient financial resources to cover all immigration costs and support their adaptation to PEI.
The Occupation in Demand Stream Direction
This stream is intended for employees who have a full-time job offer from a PEI employer in one of the sought-after professions. The program is aimed at filling vacancies in key sectors of the economy where there is a high demand for labor.
Basic requirements:
- Candidates must have a full-time job offer from a PEI employer in one of the sought-after professions.
- At least one year of work experience in the relevant profession.
- Secondary school certificate or equivalent education.
- The minimum level of knowledge of English or French is CLB/NCLC level 4.
- Age from 18 to 59 years.
- Sufficient financial resources to cover all immigration costs and support your stay at PEI.
- Demonstration of the intention to reside on PEI.
The list of sought-after professions includes:
- Health workers, nursing assistants, and associated patient care professionals.
- Truck drivers.
- Auxiliary workers in construction.
- Cleaners of light rooms.
- Other workers in manufacturing, processing, and public utilities.
- Logistics workers.
- Operators of machinery and equipment in the food and beverage industry.
- Industrial butchers and carvers, poultry preparation workers and related professions.
Direction of PEI Express Entry
This flow is aimed at attracting qualified workers. But unlike many other streams, applying for PEI Express Entry does not require a job offer from the PEI employer at the time of submitting the EOI profile. Candidates are assessed on a point system based on factors such as age, language proficiency, education, work experience, employment, and adaptability.
Basic requirements:
- Create an Express Entry profile and get into the candidate pool. To get into the pool, you need to meet the requirements of one of the programs.:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program. At least one year of continuous full-time work in a qualified profession (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3), secondary education and the appropriate level of language proficiency (CLB/NCLC 7).
- Canadian Experience Class. At least one year of full-time experience in Canada in a qualified profession (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) in the last three years, language proficiency (CLB/NCLC 7 for NOC 0 and A, CLB/NCLC 5 for NOC B) with no minimum education requirements.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program. At least two years of full-time full-time experience in a qualified profession (NOC groups 72, 73, 82, 92, 63), having a job offer in Canada or a certificate of qualification, language proficiency (CLB/NCLC 5 for speaking and listening, CLB/NCLC 4 for reading and writing).
- Creating a profile in the Expression of Interest (EOI) system at the PEI level. The EOI profile remains active for six months. To create a profile, you must provide a valid email address and passport details.
- Compliance with the requirements of the PEI program:
- Age from 18 to 59 years.
- At least a high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of work experience in the relevant profession.
- The minimum level of knowledge of English or French is CLB/NCLC 4.
- A demonstration of the intention to reside on Prince Edward Island.
- Sufficient financial resources to cover all immigration expenses and support your stay at PEI.
So, the Prince Edward Island Nomination Program (PEIPNP) includes seven different streams. Each of them has its own specific requirements, but they are all united by common criteria: relevant work experience, sufficient command of the official languages of Canada (minimum CLB 4), proven education and financial independence.
The flexibility of the program in relation to professional categories deserves special attention — from highly qualified specialists (TEER 0-3) to middle-level employees (TEER 4-5) in high-demand sectors. This makes PEIPNP accessible to a wide range of potential immigrants with different skill levels and work experience.
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