You can apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the Critical Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) if you are currently working full-time in PEI. The PEI Critical Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill intermediate-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to apply for the PEI Critical Worker stream you must:
- 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 Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification system as TEER category 4 or 5(link is external);
- have worked a minimum of six months full-time for the PEI employer;
- have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada;
- possess a minimum education of secondary school diploma;
- be between the ages of 18 and 59;
- have a minimum two years of full-time work experience or relevant education (as defined in the Workforce Application Guide) in the past five years
- provide a language test from an IRCC-approved testing institute within the past two years with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4;
- have sufficient financial resources to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for you and your family to be able to establish in PEI; and
- demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI.
How do I apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, you must first read the Workforce Application Guide then you or your representative must create a profile in the Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest system. To create a profile you will be asked to provide a valid email address, and identification information including your passport details. Once your account has been verified, you will be able to proceed to complete your profile. Applicants can only have one active profile at any one time.
Your profile will remain active for a period of six months. You must ensure information provided in your profile is accurate and verifiable. If your situation changes prior to being invited to apply, you may update your profile. If your situation changes after being invited to apply you must contact the Office with the new information; this may impact the ultimate decision on your file. You can find additional information on the EOI points grid in the Workforce Application Guide.
If you are invited to apply you will receive an email notification that will include your file number and instructions for submission of your file. If you are invited to apply you must complete the application forms. Your employer must also complete the employer forms.
Do I have to pay a fee?
There is no fee to create an Expression of Interest profile. If you are selected to apply for nomination by PEI, there is a non-refundable fee of $300 CAD. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Mastercard Debit and Visa Debit. Payment will be prompted at the time of the Workforce Application Form submission. Applications will only be accepted with an approved transaction.
What forms do I need to fill out?
Your employer must complete the following form:
In addition, you must complete any applicable provincial forms listed below:
- PEIW-03: PEI Workforce Use of Representative Form (if applicable)
Do I have to use an immigration consultant or a lawyer?
No, you are not required to hire an immigration consultant for any immigration program to Canada.
If you choose to use an immigration consultant or a lawyer, they must be registered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council(link is external), or be a lawyer in good standing with a provincial law society(link is external). The agent must be registered with the Office of Immigration prior to the submission of an application through this stream.
What happens after I am nominated?
After you receive a nomination, you are responsible for submitting your Application for Permanent Residency to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada(link is external) (IRCC) along with your nomination certificate. IRCC will then assess your application for admissibility factors. You can check processing times at IRCC on their website(link is external).
If there are changes in your circumstances, such as family status, employment, contact information, etc., you must notify the Office of Immigration immediately.You are required to work with one employer until you receive Permanent Residency status. If any changes occur after nomination, you must notify the Office of Immigration and IRCC immediately.
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