Why Apply for the Prince Edward Island PNP (PEI PNP)?

The combination of coastal beauty and promising economic prospects enables Prince Edward Island to attract immigrants who want to live in Canada at a superior standard. The PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) allows skilled workers and international graduates and entrepreneurs to achieve permanent residency through an efficient process which aligns immigration with provincial labour market requirements.
 

• The PEI PNP issued 1,048 invitations to candidates across all streams in 2024.
• Certain Express Entry-linked streams waive the requirement of having a job offer for eligibility.
• The healthcare industry along with the trades and childcare sectors experience significant demand for workers at present.
• The cost of living in this province remains lower than most other Canadian provinces.
• The PEI PNP grants 600 CRS points to Express Entry nominees.
   

What is the PEI Provincial Nominee Program?

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) offers Canadian immigration candidates who fulfill provincial economic and labor market requirements a pathway to permanent residency. The program targets skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs who intend to live and work in PEI. It includes both job-offer and non-job-offer streams and aligns with the federal Express Entry system for faster processing. The province of PEI selects candidates who show potential for long-term development and provincial growth during regular invitation rounds.
 

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Benefits of the PEI PNP

The benefits of applying for PEI PNP are as follows:

• The Express Entry pathways provide faster permanent residency processing through an extra 600 CRS points to applicants.
• PEI PNP provides certain pathways which do not need a job offer so qualified candidates can apply.
• The province selects candidates from the healthcare sector as well as trades professionals and childcare workers during their targeted draw process.
• PEI offers a more affordable living environment when compared to other Canadian provinces.
• The Work Permit Stream gives business-oriented applicants the opportunity to establish investments and obtain permanent residency status.
   

PEI PNP Streams

The Provincial Nominee Program of Prince Edward Island operates multiple immigration streams which address the province’s workforce requirements and economic development goals.
 

The province organizes these streams into three main categories:
 

1. PEI PNP Express Entry Stream

The PEI Express Entry Stream functions alongside Canada’s federal Express Entry program to permit the province to nominate candidates who satisfy its economic requirements. The provincial nomination requires candidates to meet eligibility requirements for FSW, FST or CEC federal programs and then submit a PEI-specific Expression of Interest (EOI). A job offer stands as an optional requirement yet it substantially improves the submission. The nomination through this stream grants 600 CRS points that increase the probability of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
 

2. Labour Impact Category

The PEI PNP Labour Impact Category serves people who hold legitimate employment agreements with PEI employers. The program contains several pathways for skilled workers and critical workers and international graduates to fulfil provincial labour requirements while obtaining permanent residency status.
 

• Skilled Worker Stream

This stream targets people who hold full-time provincial employment from PEI employers within skilled professions identified as NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3. The application requires applicants to present two years of relevant work experience along with post-secondary education and achieve language proficiency at CLB 4 or higher.
 

• Critical Worker Stream

PEI workers in intermediate-skilled occupations who have maintained employment with their current employer for six months qualify for this stream. The list of eligible occupations includes truck drivers and laborers together with customer service positions. This stream functions to maintain essential workforce members who serve critical sectors.
 

• International Graduate Stream

The program exists for recent PEI post-secondary institution graduates who obtained full-time employment in their academic field. The program grants permanent residency eligibility to qualified graduates who stay in the province.
 

3. Business Impact Category

Work Permit Stream PEI immigrants who want to manage and invest in businesses within the province can use this stream. The nomination process requires applicants to provide a business plan while meeting net worth and investment thresholds and operating their business throughout their work permit period before becoming eligible. The PEI PNP currently maintains this stream as its sole active business category.
 

Eligibility Criteria for PEI PNP

The PEI PNP maintains specific application requirements which you need to meet before applying:
 

• Age: The age requirement for applicants stands between 18 and 59 years.
• Language Proficiency: The program demands applicants to achieve at least CLB 4 in English or French but specific requirements differ by stream.
• Education: The program requires candidates to hold a high school diploma although most streams demand higher education credentials.
• Work Experience: The program requires applicants to show relevant occupational experience spanning a minimum of two years in most cases.
• Job Offer (if applicable): Most Labour Impact streams demand applicants to present a valid job offer from a PEI employer.
• Intent to Reside: Applicants must demonstrate their plan to establish residence and work in Prince Edward Island.
• Financial Stability: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds available for settlement.
• Express Entry Profile: Candidates applying for the Express Entry stream must have an Express Entry profile.
   

PEI PNP points calculator

The PEI PNP points calculator evaluates potential candidates through evaluation criteria which include age alongside educational background and work history and language proficiency and PEI ties. A score of 67 out of 100 represents the standard requirement for consideration in most streams.

Eligibility Criteria Factors	Maximum points
Age	20
Language Ability:
1st Language	20
2nd Language	10
Education	15
Work Experience	20
Employment - 10 Points Max
Foreign qualifications that are verified with a regulated body in PEI. (This is not an ECA)	5
A minimum of 12 months of continuous full-time professional experience in PEI	5
Adaptability - 15 Points Max
Have close family member(s) living in the province for a minimum of 12 continuous months. They should either be PR holders or citizens of Canada.	5
Spouse/common-law partner and/or dependent children have a language ability of CLB/NCLC 6 or higher in English or French	5
Currently own residential property in PEI for a minimum of 12 continuous months	5
Graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in PEI	5
Spouse/common-law partner has a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the recent 5 years	5
Dependent child or children who have been enrolled in an educational institution in PEI for a minimum of 6 consecutive months	5
Total	100

 

PEI PNP Requirements

To submit your EOI profile you need to complete the PEI PNP portal entry.

• The application requires applicants and their dependents to provide valid current passports.
• Educational Credentials: Proof of education (degree, diploma, or transcripts); ECA required for Express Entry stream.
• Language Test Results: The program requires applicants to submit valid IELTS, CELPIP or TEF scores which must meet the minimum CLB 4 standard.
• Work Experience Documents: Letters of reference and proof of relevant employment history.
• Job Offer Letter (if applicable): From a PEI employer for Labour Impact streams
• Applicants must provide evidence of sufficient financial resources to support themselves along with any dependents.
• A current résumé should include detailed information about your educational achievements together with your professional experience.
• Police Clearance & Medical Exam: The process of obtaining permanent residency requires these documents.
• The applicants need to submit a detailed business plan if they are applying under the Business Impact stream.
   

How to Apply for the PEI PNP?

You can follow the below steps to apply for PEI PNP:
 

Step 1: Determine Eligibility

Check all necessary conditions which make you eligible for PEI PNP stream selection.
 

Step 2: Create an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Create an EOI profile by registering on the PEI PNP online portal.
 

Step 3: Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Your EOI score together with PEI labor requirements will determine your selection for an ITA.
 

Step 4: Submit Your Application

Your full application must include all supporting documents while you pay the processing fee required.
 

Step 5: Receive a Provincial Nomination

Prince Edward Island will provide you with a nomination certificate which serves as approval.
 

Step 6: Apply for Permanent Residency

Your nomination certificate enables you to submit an application to IRCC for Canadian permanent residency through the correct stream.
 

PEI PNP Application Fees

The table below has a complete overview of the PEI PNP program:

PEI PNP Category	Application Fee
PEI Express Entry	CAD $300
Labour Impact Category	CAD $300
Business Impact Category	CAD $10,000

 

Latest PEI PNP draws

Month	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
June	1	52
May	1	168
April	1	168
March	1	124
February	1	87
January	1	22

 

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