The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Labour Impact Category provides foreign nationals with a valid job offer and support from a PEI employer with a pathway to Canadian permanent residence.
This Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) immigration category is composed of three pathways, each with their own set of eligibility requirements: the Skilled Worker Stream, Critical Worker Stream and the International Graduate Stream.
Foreign nationals with an interest in settling in PEI are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements for the PEI Labour Impact Category before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) to apply for a provincial nomination.
With an EOI, the foreign national is not applying to the program, but merely expressing interest in becoming a permanent resident and residing in PEI.
This page will provide the following details on the PEI PNP Labour Impact Category:
PEI employers that have identified or hired a skilled foreign worker may, through this stream, support the employee in an application for Canadian permanent residence. The requirements for applying under the Skilled Worker Stream differ depending on whether or not candidates are residing inside or outside the province.
In order to be eligible under the Skilled Worker Stream of the Labour Impact Category, foreign workers in PEI must:
In order to be eligible under the Skilled Worker Stream of the Labour Impact Category, foreign nationals residing outside PEI must:
The Critical Worker Stream is an employer-driven stream that enables PEI employers to hire foreign workers to fill vacancies in positions classified under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill level C or D. Through the Critical Worker stream, PEI employers can support the foreign worker in an application for Canadian permanent residence.
In order to be eligible under the Critical Worker Stream, foreign workers must:
This is an employer-driven stream that allows PEI employers to hire recent graduates from recognized accredited PEI universities and colleges.
In order to be eligible under the International Graduate Stream, international graduates must:
The PEI employer is responsible for ensuring the following elements:
The PEI employer is responsible for ensuring the following elements:
Foreign nationals interested in applying for the PEI PNP Labour Impact Category are encouraged to first review their eligibility for one of the three pathways: The Skilled Worker Stream, Critical Worker Stream, and International Graduate Stream before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile to the program.
If an individual meets the eligibility requirements of the Labour Impact Category pathways, they may create a profile and provide a valid email address and verifiable identification information. An EOI profile remains active for six (6) months. It is important to note that an EOI profile submission is not an application, but an indication of interest in being considered to apply to the program. Submitted profiles obtain a score based on the PEI PNP's selection system points grid.
During periodic draws, the PEI PNP issues invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to eligible high-scoring candidates. Invited candidates have up to 60 days from the date of invitation receipt to submit a complete application for a provincial nomination to the PEI PNP.
If invited to apply for the PEI PNP Labour Impact Category, foreign nationals must provide all the required supporting documents with the complete application for a provincial nomination to the PEI PNP.
Successfully nominated foreign nationals must submit a complete application for Canadian permanent residence to the federal government. If a permanent residence application is approved, the foreign national must report landing to the Office of Immigration within 30 days of arriving to the province.
PEI's EOI system awards candidates a score out of 100 or 110 (if bonus language points are applicable) based on the following criteria: age, language, education, work experience, employment, and adaptability.
Labour Impact Category | Skilled Worker | Critical Worker | International Graduate |
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Age | 15 | 15 | 25 |
Language | 20 | 20 | n/a |
Education | 15 | 15 | 35 |
Work Experience | 20 | 20 | n/a |
Employment | 15 | 15 | 20 |
Adaptability | 15 | 15 | 20 |
Maximum Points | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Age | Skilled Worker | Critical Worker | International Graduate |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
25-44 | 15 | 15 | 25 |
45-49 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
Over 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Maximum Points | 15 | 15 | 25 |
Points for language are awarded based on the language test results provided. When applying through the Skilled Worker Stream, candidates may submit the L-6 Employer Language Declaration instead of a test. If a candidate proves proficiency in both official languages, an additional 10 bonus points may be awarded for this selection factor. International Graduate Stream candidates do not need to provide proof of language proficiency, and as such are not awarded additional points for this selection factor.
Language ability | Skilled Worker | Critical Worker | International Graduate |
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Employer signed PEI PNP-L06 Employer Language Declaration | 20 | 20 | n/a |
CLB 9/10 | 20 | 20 | n/a |
CLB 8 | 17 | 17 | n/a |
CLB 7 | 15 | 15 | n/a |
CLB 6 | 10 | 10 | n/a |
CLB 5 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
CLB 4 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
Maximum Points | 20 | 20 | n/a |
Candidates are awarded points for education depending on the highest level of education completed.
Language ability | Skilled Worker | Critical Worker | International Graduate |
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Master’s level or PhD from a graduate school of a college or university, after completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree | 15 | 10 | 35 |
Post-secondary academic degree (Bachelor) from a college or that required at least three years of full-time study | 12 | 10 | 20 |
Post-secondary diploma in a specific trade that required at least two years of full-time study after secondary school | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Completion of secondary school | n/a | 15 | n/a |
Maximum Points | 15 | 15 | 35 |
Points for work experience will be awarded to candidates based on full-time work. A minimum number of two years are considered for the work experience selection factor. International Graduate Stream candidates do not receive any points for this selection factor.
Years of experience | Skilled Worker | Critical Worker | International Graduate |
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More than 6 years | 20 | 20 | n/a |
4-6 years | 15 | 15 | n/a |
2-4 years | 10 | 10 | n/a |
Up to 2 years | 0 | 0 | n/a |
Maximum Points | 20 | 20 | n/a |
Candidates may be awarded points for employment depending on work experience and job offer.
Employment | Skilled Worker | Critical Worker | International Graduate |
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Working in a permanent position in PEI with a valid work permit | 5* | 5 | 5 |
Job offer in PEI related to my education | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Foreign qualification verified with the regulated body in PEI. This is not an ECA | 5 | 5 | 5 |
At least 1-year continuous full-time work experience in PEI | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Maximum Points | 15 | 15 | 20 |
Candidates are awarded points for the different streams in the Labour Impact Category based on the following factors:
Adaptability | Skilled Worker | Critical Worker | International Graduate |
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Currently have close family member(s) living in PEI for at least 12 consecutive months who are permanent residents or Canadian citizens | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Spouse/common-law partner and/or dependent child(ren) have a language ability of CLB/NCLC 6 or higher in English or French | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Currently own residential property in PEI for at least 12 consecutive months | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Graduated from a recognized PEI post-secondary institution | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Spouse/common-law partner has at least 3 years of work experience in the last 5 years | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Dependent child(ren) have been enrolled in a PEI educational institution for at least 6 continuous months | 5 | 5 | n/a |
Maximum Points | 15 | 15 | 20 |