The PNP program enables the province to select and nominate foreign workers, international students, and entrepreneurs to help meet the province/territory labor market needs, support government priorities, and help grow their economy. If you are nominated, you and your family can apply to IRCC to become a permanent resident of Canada.
The first step to apply for provincial nomination, is to apply to the PNP in the province or territory where you want to live. You must have the skills, education, and work experience necessary to settle in Canada and support yourself and your family to qualify. The province or territory will determine if you can meet their economic and labor market needs, as well as those of Canada.
Following the approval of your application by the province or territory, you must apply for permanent residence within the timeframe set forth by the province or territory. The province or territory will inform you If you must apply through the Express Entry system or the regular application process:
• Nomination under an Express Entry PNP stream: If you are not already in the Express Entry pool, you will need to complete an Express Entry profile and be accepted into the pool.
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• Nomination under a non-Express Entry PNP stream: Permanent resident applicants who were nominated through a non-Express Entry PNP stream should use the usual application process to seek for permanent residence.
You can find out who is eligible to apply for each stream of nominee program described below by looking at the table below. Please keep in mind that there are so many other qualifying conditions to meet before you can apply for a certain stream.
| Main Category | Subcategory | Eligibility |
| Worker | Critical Workers | – Have a full-time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in an intermediate-skilled position, defined by the skill level C or D – Have worked a minimum of six months full-time for the PEI employer – Have a valid work permit |
| Intermediate Experience Stream | – Have a full‐time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in an intermediate-skilled position, defined by the National Occupation Code (NOC) skill level C – Have a minimum of six months full‐time Canadian work experience that was gained while on a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based work permit, and be relevant to the current position the individual is offered in PEI – Have a minimum two years of full‐time work experience or relevant education in the past five years | |
| International Graduates | – Have a post-secondary degree or diploma from a publicly funded Prince Edward Island institution – Have a full-time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer | |
| Occupations in Demand | – Have a full-time, non-seasonal permanent job offer from a PEI employer in either – – NOC 3413 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates) – – NOC 7511 (Transport truck drivers) – – NOC 7611 (Construction trades helpers and labourers) – – NOC 6731 (Light duty cleaners) – Have one year of work experience directly related to the job offered by a PEI employer – Have successfully completed (at minimum) a secondary school diploma (high school) | |
| PEI Express Entry | – Meet the requirements of Federal Express Entry – PGWP holders who are seeking nomination under Express Entry are required to meet a minimum of nine months’ work experience with a PEI employer prior to – being considered for immigration pathways if you: o hold a PGWP and graduated from an institution outside of PEI: o Have a spousal open work permit because of a spouse’s study permit from an institution outside of PEI o have a minimum of four months prior to the expiry of your PGWP at time of submission of Expression of Interest. | |
| Skilled Workers in PEI | – Have a full‐time, non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in a high skilled occupation skill level 0, A, or B – Have at least two years of full‐time work experience in the past five years – Have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum two-year program) | |
| Skilled Workers Outside Canada | – Have a full-time long-term (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in skill level 0, A, or B. – Have at least two years of full‐time work experience in the past five years. – Have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum two-year program) | |
| Entrepreneur | Work Permit Stream | – Foreign nationals with business ownership or extensive management experience who would like to move to PEI to start their business – Have a minimum education of secondary school equivalent. – Have transferable management skills and past employment or business ownership experience. |
For detailed information on eligibility requirements of each of stream, and to find out more on other provincial programs please contact us or fill out our free assessment form.
