Immigrating to Canada through the Prince Edward Island Express Entry
The Prince Edward Island Express Entry program (PEI PNP Express Entry)
Candidates who qualify to enter the federal Express Entry pool and are interested in living and working in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada can apply through the PEI Express Entry stream.
Express Entry in Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program
This stream has two pathways to permanent residency, depending on whether the candidate has a job offer from PEI or not.
PEI selects Express Entry candidates who have the skills identified as being in demand in the province’s labor market. A successful selection through the PEI Provincial Nominee Program greatly increases the chances of receiving an ITA (Invitation to Apply) for permanent residency in Canada through Express Entry. The PEI Provincial Nominee Program operates according to the EOI (Expression of Interest) system, meaning the candidate must have an active profile in the province’s EOI system.
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
Living in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Study conditions in Prince Edward Island
This page includes the following:
Requirements
Selection factors
Application process
EOI draw schedule
Required conditions for candidates
Candidates in this stream must qualify under one of the economic immigration categories through Express Entry mentioned below:
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class (previous residency in Canada)
Once a candidate is registered under one of the above categories in the federal Express Entry system, they must create a profile in the Prince Edward Island EOI system.
Their profile will be assessed based on 6 factors: age, language, education, work experience, employment, and adaptability, with a maximum of 100 points awarded.
Selection Factors
| Selection Factor | Express Entry with Job Offer | Express Entry without Job Offer |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 20 | 20 |
| Language | 20 | 20 |
| Education | 15 | 15 |
| Work Experience | 15 | 20 |
| Employment | 15 | 10 |
| Adaptability | 15 | 15 |
| Maximum Points | 100 | 100 |
Age
| Age | Point Allocation |
|---|---|
| 24-18 | 7 |
| 29-25 | 20 |
| 44-30 | 15 |
| 49-45 | 10 |
| Over 49 | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 20 |
Cash assets
Points in this section are calculated based on previous travel to Yukon Territory before submitting an application for the Entrepreneur Program. Documentation regarding this trip must be submitted.
| Cash Assets | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than $300000 | Not eligible for the program |
| $300000 to $450000 | 6 |
| $451000 and above | 8 |
Language Proficiency
Candidates interested in applying to this group must provide language proficiency results equivalent to at least a CLB 7 or higher to earn points.
Points are assigned based on the following breakdown.
| Language Skill | Points |
|---|---|
| CLB 9 & 10 | 20 |
| CLB 8 | 15 |
| CLB 7 | 10 |
| Less than CLB 7 | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 20 |
Education
Candidates are awarded points based on the highest level of education they have completed.
| Education | International Graduate |
|---|---|
| Holding a Master's or Doctorate degree from one of the recognized universities or colleges after completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree | 15 |
| Holding post-secondary education (Bachelor's degree) from a college or completing at least 3 years of full-time training | 12 |
| Having a diploma after secondary education in a specific occupation requiring a minimum of two years of training post-secondary school. | 10 |
| Secondary education | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Work Experience
Candidates earn points for their work experience based on the NOC code specified in their Express Entry profile.
| Work Experience | International Graduate |
|---|---|
| More than 6 years | 20 |
| 4-6 years | 15 |
| 2-4 years | 10 |
| Over 2 years | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 20 |
Adaptability
| Adaptability | Skilled Worker | Living Worker | International Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close family members of the applicant who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada have lived continuously in PEI for at least 12 months. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant's spouse or dependent child has a CLB/NCLC 6 or higher in English or French. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Have owned a residential property in PEI for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Has graduated from one of the recognized post-secondary institutions in PEI. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Their spouse has had at least 3 years of work experience in the past 5 years. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant's dependent child has been registered in one of PEI's educational institutions for at least 6 consecutive months. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 15 | 15 | 20 |
Application Process
Assessment of eligibility for federal economic programs
Creating a profile in the PEI EOI system
Successful profiles receive an invitation for permanent residence and have 60 days to submit their application to the province.
Applicants must provide their application along with all required original documentation.
Once a candidate receives a Provincial Nominee Certificate from PEI, they must apply for permanent residence through their Express Entry profile to PEI.
Candidates interested in applying to the PEI PNP Express Entry stream must first submit an EOI form, which is sent via the PEI PNP website for Express Entry. To use this form, candidates must have previously created an Express Entry profile and be in the IRCC’s candidate database.
Since the EOI form does not count as a formal application to the PEI PNP, there is no fee for this form. However, candidates who are invited to apply for provincial nomination and submit an application must pay an application fee of $300.
The PEI PNP does not guarantee that all Express Entry profiles will be reviewed or accepted. Successful candidates from Prince Edward Island receive a provincial certificate, which provides an additional 600 points in the CRS system and an ITA invitation for permanent residence in future draws from the federal Express Entry database.
Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
If you intend to immigrate to Canada, please complete the assessment form.
