Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The PNP program, also known as the Provincial Nominee Program, is a Canadian immigration program that allows provincial and territorial governments to select and nominate eligible foreign nationals for permanent residence in Canada based on their ability to contribute to the local economy. Our team can assist both local clients (located within Canada) and international clients (located outside of Canada). The following categories are available under the PNP stream:

Critical Worker 

The PNP Critical Worker Program is a category that targets foreign workers who are currently working in critical-demand occupations in Prince Edward Island. This program is designed to help employers in the province who are experiencing difficulty in finding suitable candidates for certain positions.

The PEI PNP Critical Worker Program has specific eligibility criteria that applicants must meet to be considered for nomination for permanent residence. To be eligible for this program, the applicant must:

1. Have a full-time, permanent job offer from an employer in Prince Edward Island in a critical-demand occupation. The occupation must be designated as critical by the province.
2. Have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada at the time of application.
3. Have completed at least a high school diploma or an equivalent level of education.
4. Have the necessary skills, training, and experience to perform the job duties of the offered position.
5. Meet the language requirements in English or French.
6. Meet other eligibility criteria, such as age, work experience, and adaptability.

The critical-demand occupations in PEI are typically in the fields of healthcare, construction, transportation, manufacturing, and food processing, among others.

Overall, the PEI PNP Critical Worker Program is a valuable pathway for foreign workers who are currently working in critical-demand occupations in Prince Edward Island and want to settle permanently in the province. The program benefits both the employers and the candidates by addressing the labour shortages in critical occupations and providing a pathway to permanent residency.

Intermediate-Skilled Worker

The Intermediate-Skilled Worker stream is a category that targets foreign nationals who have work experience in semi-skilled or intermediate-skilled occupations. This stream is designed to help employers in the province who are experiencing difficulty in finding suitable candidates for certain positions.

To be eligible for the Intermediate-Skilled Worker Stream, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, including:

1. Have a full-time, permanent job offer from an employer in Prince Edward Island in a semi-skilled or intermediate-skilled occupation. The occupation must be designated as in-demand by the province.
2. Have at least six months of work experience in the offered occupation within the past three years.
3. Have completed at least a high school diploma or an equivalent level of education.
4. Meet the language requirements in English or French.
5. Have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family members.
6. Meet other eligibility criteria, such as age, work experience, and adaptability.

The Intermediate-Skilled Worker Stream targets a range of occupations that are in demand in Prince Edward Island, such as customer service representatives, truck drivers, food and beverage servers, and administrative assistants, among others.

Overall, the Intermediate-Skilled Worker Stream is a valuable pathway for foreign nationals who have work experience in semi-skilled or intermediate-skilled occupations and want to settle permanently in Prince Edward Island. The program benefits both the employers and the candidates by addressing the labour shortages in in-demand occupations and providing a pathway to permanent residency.

International Graduate

The International Graduate stream is a category that targets foreign students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada and have a job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer. This stream is designed to help retain international graduates who have the necessary skills and qualifications to contribute to the province’s economy and labour market.

To be eligible for the International Graduate Stream, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, including:

1. Have completed at least a two-year diploma or degree program from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada.
2. Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer in a skilled occupation.
3. Have the necessary language skills to perform the job duties.
4. Have legal status in Canada and be able to work in Prince Edward Island.
5. Have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family members.
6. Meet other eligibility criteria, such as age, work experience, and adaptability.

The International Graduate Stream provides a pathway to permanent residency for eligible graduates who have successfully established themselves in Prince Edward Island and have a job offer from an employer in the province. The program benefits both the graduates and the employers by addressing the labour shortages in skilled occupations and providing a pathway to permanent residency for international graduates.

Overall, the International Graduate Stream is a valuable pathway for eligible foreign graduates who have completed their studies in Canada and want to stay and work in Prince Edward Island. The program helps retain skilled workers in the province and supports the economic growth and development of the region.

Occupation in Demand

The Occupation In-Demand stream is a category that targets foreign nationals who have work experience in occupations that are in demand in Prince Edward Island. This stream is designed to help address the labour shortages in specific skilled occupations in the province.

To be eligible for the Occupation In-Demand Stream, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, including:

1. Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer in an occupation that is in demand in the province.
2. Have at least two years of work experience in the offered occupation within the past five years.
3. Have completed at least a high school diploma or an equivalent level of education.
4. Meet the language requirements in English or French.
5. Have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family members.
6. Meet other eligibility criteria, such as age, work experience, and adaptability.

The Occupation In-Demand Stream targets a range of occupations that are in demand in Prince Edward Island, such as registered nurses, software engineers, electricians, and chefs, among others. The list of eligible occupations is regularly updated based on the province’s labour market needs.

Overall, the Occupation In-Demand Stream is a valuable pathway for foreign nationals who have work experience in occupations that are in demand in Prince Edward Island and want to settle permanently in the province. The program benefits both the employers and the candidates by addressing the labour shortages in specific skilled occupations and providing a pathway to permanent residency.

Express Entry (EE)

The Express Entry stream is a category that targets foreign nationals who have been accepted into the federal government’s Express Entry system and have a job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer. This stream is designed to help address the province’s labour market needs by attracting highly skilled workers who have the necessary skills and qualifications to contribute to the local economy.

To be eligible for the Express Entry Stream, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, including:

1. Have a valid Express Entry profile and a job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer.
2. Have the necessary language skills to perform the job duties.
3. Have completed at least a high school diploma or an equivalent level of education.
4. Have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family members.
5. Meet the eligibility criteria for one of the three federal Express Entry programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, or the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
6. Meet other eligibility criteria, such as age, work experience, and adaptability.

The Express Entry Stream is designed to provide a fast-track pathway to permanent residency for highly skilled workers who have the necessary qualifications and experience to meet the province’s labour market needs. The program benefits both the employers and the candidates by providing a streamlined process for hiring skilled workers and providing a pathway to permanent residency for eligible candidates.

Overall, the Express Entry Stream is a valuable pathway for highly skilled workers who have been accepted into the federal government’s Express Entry system and have a job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer. The program helps address the province’s labour market needs and supports the economic growth and development of the region.

Skilled Workers in PEI

The Skilled Worker stream is a category that targets foreign nationals who have a job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer in a skilled occupation. This stream is designed to help address the province’s labour market needs by attracting highly skilled workers who have the necessary skills and qualifications to contribute to the local economy.

To be eligible for the Skilled Worker Stream, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, including:

1. Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer in a skilled occupation.
2. Have the necessary language skills to perform the job duties.
3. Have completed at least a high school diploma or an equivalent level of education.
4. Have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family members.
5. Have the necessary qualifications and work experience to perform the job duties.
6. Meet other eligibility criteria, such as age, work experience, and adaptability.

The Skilled Worker Stream targets a range of skilled occupations that are in demand in Prince Edward Island, such as healthcare professionals, information technology professionals, engineers, and tradespeople, among others. The program benefits both the employers and the candidates by providing a streamlined process for hiring skilled workers and providing a pathway to permanent residency for eligible candidates.

Overall, the Skilled Worker Stream is a valuable pathway for highly skilled workers who have a job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer and want to settle permanently in the province. The program helps address the province’s labour market needs and supports the economic growth and development of the region.

Skilled Workers Outside of Canada

The Skilled Worker Outside of Canada stream is designed to attract skilled workers who are living outside of Canada and have the necessary education, work experience, and language proficiency to make a positive contribution to the local economy of Prince Edward Island.

To be eligible for the Skilled Worker Outside of Canada stream, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Education: The applicant must have a post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognized institution.
2. Work experience: The applicant must have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years in their intended occupation.
3. Language proficiency: The applicant must demonstrate proficiency in either English or French through a standardized language test.
4. Age: The applicant must be between 21 and 59 years old.
5. Adaptability: The applicant must show an intention to live and work in Prince Edward Island and demonstrate adaptability to the local culture and lifestyle.

Successful applicants will receive a provincial nomination from PEI PNP, which will enable them to apply for permanent residency with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

It is important to note that the Skilled Worker Outside of Canada stream is one of several streams under the PEI PNP. Each stream has its own set of eligibility criteria and application process.

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

The Atlantic Immigration Program is a Canadian immigration program designed to help employers in the Atlantic provinces of Canada hire foreign workers to fill job vacancies that they are unable to fill locally. For individuals, it serves as a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution seeking to work and live in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces. The provinces include Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

The Atlantic Immigration Program replaced the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, which now allows applicants to submit permanent residence applications to the program. The pilot program was launched in March 2017 as a joint initiative between the federal government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces. It is designed to address labor market challenges and demographic changes in the Atlantic region.

Under this program, employers can hire skilled foreign workers and international graduates who have studied in one of the Atlantic provinces. The program provides a faster and more streamlined pathway to permanent residency for these foreign workers and their families. The program has no annual cap, which means that there is no limit to the number of candidates who can apply.

Work Permit

A work permit (WP) is a document issued by the Government of Canada that allows foreign nationals to work in Canada for a specific employer and for a specific period of time. To obtain a work permit, foreign nationals must have a job offer from a Canadian employer and meet certain eligibility requirements, such as language proficiency and health and security checks.

LMIA

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document issued by the Government of Canada that allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers. To obtain an LMIA, employers must demonstrate that they have made efforts to hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents and that the foreign worker they want to hire will not negatively impact the Canadian labour market.

Permanent Residency (PR)

Permanent residency (PR) is a status granted by the Government of Canada that allows foreign nationals to live and work in Canada permanently. To obtain permanent residency, foreign nationals must apply through one of the various immigration programs, such as the Express Entry system or the Provincial Nominee Program, and meet certain eligibility requirements, such as language proficiency, education, and work experience.

Permanent Residency (PR) Renewal 

Permanent residents of Canada must maintain their status by meeting residency requirements, such as being physically present in Canada for a certain amount of time each year. If a permanent resident fails to meet these requirements, their status may be revoked. To renew their permanent residency status, permanent residents must apply for a new permanent residency card and meet certain eligibility requirements, such as demonstrating that they have met the residency requirements.

Study Permit (SP)

A study permit (SP) is a document issued by the Government of Canada that allows foreign nationals to study in Canada at a designated learning institution. To obtain a study permit, foreign nationals must have been accepted to a designated learning institution, demonstrate that they have enough money to pay for their tuition and living expenses, and meet certain eligibility requirements, such as language proficiency and health and security checks.

Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)

A post-graduate work permit (PGWP) is a document issued by the Government of Canada that allows foreign nationals who have graduated from a Canadian designated learning institution to work in Canada for up to three years. To obtain a PGWP, foreign nationals must have completed a program of study that was at least eight months long, have a valid study permit when they apply for the PGWP, and meet other eligibility requirements.

Spousal Sponsorship

Spousal sponsorship is an immigration program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner to come to Canada and obtain permanent residency. To be eligible to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, Canadian citizens and permanent residents must meet certain criteria, such as being at least 18 years old, being able to support their spouse or common-law partner financially, and not being inadmissible to Canada.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV)

A temporary resident visa (TRV) is a document issued by the Government of Canada that allows foreign nationals to enter Canada temporarily, such as for tourism, business, or study purposes. To obtain a TRV, foreign nationals must meet certain eligibility requirements, such as demonstrating that they have ties to their home country that will ensure they return home after their visit to Canada. We process both initial and extension visas.

Citizenship

Citizenship is a legal status that grants certain rights and privileges to individuals, such as the right to vote and the right to obtain a Canadian passport. To obtain Canadian citizenship, foreign nationals must meet certain eligibility requirements, such as having lived in Canada for a certain amount of time, passing a citizenship test, and demonstrating proficiency in English or French.