The Skilled Worker in PEI stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Program (PEI PNP) welcomes foreign workers currently employed in PEI to apply for provincial nomination for a fast-tracked path to permanent residence in order to fill the high demand for skilled positions that cannot currently be met through the local labour force.

Program Requirements

Connection to Prince Edward Island

To be eligible for the Skilled Worker in PEI stream, candidates have to be living and working in PEI on a valid work permit. Skilled workers not living in Canada may be eligible for the Skilled Worker Outside of PEI or PEI Express Entry streams.

Job Offer

Candidates must have a full-time, permanent job offer from an employer in PEI. The position must be classified as National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B.

Language Proficiency

Candidates need to demonstrate that hey have sufficient language proficiency in English or French to be able to perform their job duties. This can be demonstrated through an official language test demonstrating proficiency consistent with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4, a signed language declaration from the employer making the job offer, or documents attesting that the candidate completed their education in English or French.

Level of Education

Candidates must have at least completed a two-year post-secondary degree or diploma.

Work Experience

Candidates must have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years.

Age

Candidates must be between 18 and 59 years old to be eligible to apply to this stream.

Settlement Funds

Candidates must meet the settlement funds requirement as determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Intention to Reside

Candidates must demonstrate an intention to reside in PEI.

Application Procedure

The Skilled Worker in PEI stream operates on an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must submit a profile to PEI’s pool of candidates. All of the candidates in the pool will then be ranked against each other based on the PEI Labour Impact Category Ranking System. The highest-ranking candidates will be invited to submit a complete application to the stream in one of the category’s periodic draws. Successful candidates will be issued a provincial nomination from PEI.

After receiving a provincial nomination, an applicant has six months to submit a federal application for Canadian permanent residence. Applicants in this program must complete and submit a paper-based application for permanent residence and submit it by mail to the appropriate application centre. Paper-based PNP applications for permanent residence are generally processed within 18 months.

Labour Impact Category Ranking System

If a candidate meets all of the Skilled Worker in PEI eligibility requirements, they will need to create a profile in the PEI Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Applicants will be awarded up to 100 points based on their age, language, education, work experience, employment, and adaptability.

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