Prince Edward Island (PEI) offers several provincial nomination program streams to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and graduates to the province. Here are the main streams:
PEI PNP – Express Entry Stream
This stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system and allows PEI to nominate candidates with skills and experience needed in the local labor market. Candidates must have a profile in the federal Express Entry pool and meet the eligibility criteria of one of PEI’s Express Entry categories.
PEI PNP – Labour Impact Category
This category includes several streams such as Skilled Worker, Critical Worker, and International Graduate streams. These streams target individuals with job offers from PEI employers in specific occupations or those with work experience in the province. Applicants must meet specific criteria related to work experience, education, and language proficiency.
PEI PNP – Business Impact Category
This category is designed for individuals who wish to invest in or start a business in PEI. It includes the Entrepreneur Stream and the Work Permit Stream. The Entrepreneur Stream requires applicants to submit a business plan and make a minimum investment in a PEI business, while the Work Permit Stream allows individuals to obtain a work permit to operate a business in the province.
PEI PNP – Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
PEI participates in the AIPP, which is a partnership between the federal government and the Atlantic provinces to attract skilled workers and international graduates to the region. The AIPP includes streams for skilled workers, intermediate-skilled workers, and international graduates who have a job offer from a designated employer in PEI.
These streams provide various pathways for individuals to immigrate to Prince Edward Island based on their skills, work experience, education, and entrepreneurial aspirations. Each stream has its own set of eligibility criteria and application process, offering opportunities for diverse candidates to contribute to PEI’s economy and communities.