Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

PEI PNP Express Entry

The PEI PNP Express Entry is designed for individuals who possess a valid Express Entry profile, aspire to reside and work in Prince Edward Island, and possess skills that align with the province's present labor market requirements. PEI can issue a Notification of Interest (NOI) to candidates in Express Entry whose profiles align with the criteria sought by the province. To be eligible for the PEI PNP through Express Entry, applicants need to meet various criteria. These criteria involve possessing skills that meet the present labor market requirements in PEI, which may change over time. It is important to note that having a job offer from a PEI employer is not a requirement. For an individual to be eligible, the following requirements need to be fulfilled:

• Possession of an Express Entry profile is mandatory.
• Eligibility for one of the three primary federal economic class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Requirements primary federal economic class immigration programs

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

• Hold a minimum High School level Diploma.
• Possess at least one year of full- time continuous skilled work experience.
• The work experience should be in a position classified under NOC (National Occupational Classification) Skill level B, A, or 0.
• Demonstrate language proficiency in either French or English at a level equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7.

Canadian Experience Class Program (CEC)

• There is no minimum education requirement.
• Possess at least one year of full- time skilled work experience in Canada, which does not need to be continuous but must have been acquired within the past three years from the date of application.
• The work experience must be in a position classified under NOC (National Occupational Classification) Skill level B, A, or 0.
• Demonstrate language proficiency in French or English equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 for work experience classified under NOC Skill level A or 0, and CLB Level 5 for work experience classified under NOC Skill level B.

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

• There are no specific educational requirements.
• Possess a minimum of two years of full-time skilled work experience in a skilled trade occupation.
• Either have a job offer for working in a skilled trade in Canada or hold a qualification certificate in their skilled trade issued by a Canadian authority.
• Demonstrate proficiency in French or English language equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 for Listening and Speaking skills, and CLB Level 4 for Writing and Reading skills.

Critical Worker Stream

The Critical Worker Stream within the PEI PNP Labor Impact Category is designed for both unskilled and skilled workers. Applicants must either be currently employed by a PEI business or have an employer in PEI who will sponsor them for a Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa. This category includes occupations such as Food Service, Truck Driving, Housekeeping, and General Labor.

Requirements: Age: Applicants must be between 21 and 59 years old.

Work Visa: Possession of a valid Work Visa is mandatory.

Work Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of full-time work experience with the employer in PEI.

Legal Status: Applicants must have lawful status in their current country of residence.

Education: At least a high school level graduation is required.

Settlement Funds: Adequate funds must be available for staying in PEI.

Job Offer: A long-term, full-time job offer from an employer in PEI is necessary, classified under NOC Level D or C in unskilled or skilled positions.

Language Proficiency: Demonstrated language proficiency in either French or English is required.

• Language proficiency can be proven through an IELTS Test score of at least 4.0 bands overall, with the following individual threshold scores: Speaking 4, Writing 4, Reading 3.5, Listening 4.5.

Business Impact Category

The Prince Edward Island PNP's Business Impact Category is meant for people who intend to actively manage and invest in a business in the province. There are three divisions within this immigration route:

100% Ownership

The 100% Ownership Category within the Business Impact Category of the PEI PNP is tailored for foreign nationals who will have complete ownership of a business established in Prince Edward Island. This can involve starting a new business or acquiring an existing one in PEI.

Requirements: Individuals applying for any of the immigration pathways under the PEI PNP must meet various requirements. While specific criteria differ based on the immigration sub-category, there are common requirements applicable to all applicants. For the 100% Ownership Category, individuals must:

• Present a detailed business plan for the business being acquired in PEI.
• Commit to ongoing and active management of the business by residing in PEI.
• Enter into an escrow agreement with a deposit of $200,000.
• Put a minimum of $150,000 into the PEI company.

TIn addition to the above, the business must fulfill specific criteria to qualify for the 100% Ownership Category. The business must:

• Be a for-profit corporation in good standing, fulfilling all obligations and debts.
• Maintain a permanent establishment and corporate headquarters in PEI.
• Fulfill all income tax payment obligations.
• Possess assets with a minimum book value of $150,000.

Partial Ownership

The Partial Ownership within the Business Impact Category of the PEI PNP is for foreign residents who are interested in gaining a partial ownership stake in a business in Prince Edward Island, rather than owning the entire business. Candidates are required to purchase a minimum of one-third (1/3) ownership of the business or make an equity investment of at least CAD 1,000,000 in the company.

Requirements:To be eligible for the Partial Ownership Stream, applicants must:

• Present a detailed business plan outlining their intentions for the partial ownership of the business.
• Commit to ongoing and active management of the business by residing in PEI.
• Enter into an escrow agreement with a deposit of $200,000.
• Make a minimum investment of $150,000 into the company in Prince Edward Island to get at least 33.3% of the voting shares as partial ownership, or invest at least $1,000,000 into the company.

Work Permit Stream

The Work Permit Stream is designed for international individuals who plan to acquire a work permit to immigrate to PEI and work in the business they intend to invest in. This category offers a valuable opportunity for candidates to gain firsthand experience in the day-to-day operations of the business before making a financial investment. Alternatively, if candidates do not wish to pursue this option, the Work Permit Stream aligns with the requirements outlined in the Partial Ownership Category.

The following requirements must be met by applicants to be eligible under the Work Permit Stream:

• Minimum personal net worth of $600,000 CAD from legal sources.
• Secondary education or equivalent.
• Transferable management skills and relevant work/business experience.
• Age between 21 and 59 at the time of application.
• Language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4.
• Intent to live and work in PEI.
• Actively manage the proposed business in PEI.