Prince Edward Island (PEI)

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program expedites immigration to Canada for individuals and their families who meet provincial criteria in support of four initiatives: increased business and economic development, increased supply of skilled workers, increased population and achievement of provincial demographic, social and cultural objectives.

Skilled Worker Category

This employer driven stream allows skilled workers with an employment offer in PEI to be nominated for Canadian Permanent residence if they meet the following criteria:

• – A full time employment offer from a Prince Edward Island business in an occupation classified as skill level “0”, “A” or “B” of the National Occupational Classification (NOC);

• – Completion of a post-secondary education, with a minimum of 14 years of formal education;

• – Between 21 and 55 years of age;

• – At least 2 years of full time work experience in the past 5 years;

• – Sufficient proficiency in English or French to occupy the employment offered;

• – Sufficient settlement funds;

• – Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

Critical Worker Category

This category is designed to resolve labour shortages and is open to foreign workers already in PEI with employment in specific critical demand occupations. The primary criteria for nomination are:

• – A full time offer of employment from a Prince Edward Island business in one of the following occupations:
  •      – Truck driver;
  •      – Customer service representative;
  •      – Labourer;
  •      – Food & beverage server;
  •      – Housekeeping attendant.
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• – 6 months of work experience with the Prince Edward Island business offering employment;

• – Current valid Canadian work permit;

• – High school diploma and minimum of 12 years of formal education;

• – Between 21 and 55 years of age;

• – At least 2 years of full-time work experience in the past 5 years;

• – Demonstrate basic proficiency in English or French language;

• – Sufficient settlement funds;

• – Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.