Individuals looking for permanent residency in Prince Edward Island need to be nominated to the federal government through the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Individuals are selected for this program based on the intent to live and work in PEI, along with their economic ability. Usually, priority is given to the entrepreneurs and to individuals qualified to work in areas with identified skill shortages in the PEI labour market.

What are the categories of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program?

• PEI Express Entry

Prospective immigrants who are perhaps in the federal Express Entry pool and who have an interest in living and working in Prince Edward Island can be eligible for PEI Express Entry. 

Other than this, the Candidates should be eligible for one of the federal economic immigration classes. 

Also, only those applicants whose skills and experience match the current labour needs of the province will be considered for Express Entry PNP.

• Labor Impact

Recent graduates, as well as foreign workers, are welcome to apply for provincial nomination through one of Prince Edward Island’s Labor Impact streams. 

These programs give individuals who have been hired by a PEI employer the opportunity to access an accelerated path to permanent residency once they receive a PEI PNP.

• Business Impact

Individuals who are looking to immigrate to Canada on a business visa can take advantage of the Business Impact stream.  

Other than this, they can obtain a work permit by investing in PEI business.

Through this, a faster transition to their new life in PEI & Canada would take place. 

Application Process of Prince Edward Island PNP

Eligibility and Account Creation:

To apply for permanent residency through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) under the Business Impact, Express Entry, or Labour Impact categories, you (or your authorized representative) must create an account and submit your profile through the online Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

Three-Step Application Process:

1. EOI Profile Submission: Create an account and submit your profile through the EOI system.

2. Invitation to Apply: We invite the highest-scoring and qualified candidates with a connection to Prince Edward Island to submit a full application.

3. Provincial Nomination and Federal Application: After the review of the application,  successful candidates receive a nomination from PEI to apply to the federal government for permanent residency.