Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

The PEI PNP is Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective applicants with the skills and experience may receive a Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow them to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

The PEI PNP accepts applications under three major immigration categories:

• PEI PNP Express Entry
• Labour Impact Category
• Business Impact Category

PEI PNP Express Entry

Applicants who are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool and are interested in settling in Prince Edward Island may apply to the PEI PNP Express Entry Stream. The PEI PNP does not guarantee that all Express Entry profiles submitted will be reviewed or accepted. Only those applicants with skills matching current identified labour needs for the province will be considered.

To read more about eligibility requirements for the PEI PNP Express Entry, Click here

Labour Impact Category

The labour Impact Category facilitates and provides opportunity for individuals who possess skills and experience that are needed in PEI’s labour market. This category is divided into three sub-categories. They are as follows:

Skilled Worker Stream

This category is for workers who have been identified or hired by a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession (NOC Skill level 0, A or B) and possess relevant experience and at least a post-secondary degree or diploma.

To read more about eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker Stream, Click here.

Critical Worker Stream

This category is for workers who have already been hired by a PEI employer, and whose employer wishes to sponsor them for permanent residency. Eligible applicants may work in a semi-skilled or unskilled profession.

To read more about eligibility requirements for the Critical Worker Stream, Click here.

International Graduate Stream

This category is for recent graduates from recognized accredited Prince Edward Island universities and colleges who have already been hired by a PEI employer. Eligible applicants will work in a skilled profession (NOC Skill 0, A or B) in their field of study.

To read more about eligibility requirements for the International Graduate Stream, Click here

 Business Impact Category

The Business Impact Category provides opportunity for individuals who wish to invest in and actively manage a PEI business. This category is divided into three sub-categories:

100% Ownership Stream

This sub-category requires individuals to obtain 100 % ownership of their PEI business, either through the start of a new business or the purchase of an existing business in the province.

To read more about eligibility requirements for the 100% Ownership Stream, Click here

Partial Ownership Stream

This sub-category requires individuals to obtain at least 33.33 percent (one-third) of a PEI business, or invest $1,000,000 CAD in the equity of a business.

To read more about eligibility requirements for the Partial Ownership Stream, Click here

Work Permit Stream

This sub-category helps individuals who wish to invest in a PEI business to transition to PEI on a work permit prior to receiving provincial nomination. During their time on a work permit applicants are expected to begin working in Canada and to learn about the business in which they would be investing.

To read more about eligibility requirements for the Work Permit Stream, Click here