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Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

PEI is known for lush farmland and beautiful casts. It is the home to a burgeoning economy centered on agriculture, tourism and fishing

Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in area and population. The province boasts incredible coastal culture with booming tourism, fishing, and agricultural industries. The candidates who have the intention to live and work in PEI can nominate the provincial nominee program in Prince Edward Island. The program assists in strengthening the local labor market and focus on economic development in the smallest province in Canada, PEI.

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There are different types of streams under PEI PNP which is broadly classified under three main categories:

The PEI PNP gives the opportunity for the newcomers the chance to receive a provincial nomination through any of its immigration streams and fast track the path to Canadian PR.

PEI

Express Entry

This category is for immigrants who have express their interest in living and working in PEI while applying for application in the federal Express Entry pool. Candidates under this pathway should be eligible for one of the federal economic immigration classes and should match the skills and experience with the current labor needs of PEI provinces.

BUSINESS

Impact

The individuals wishing to immigrate to Canada on a business visa can take advantage of this stream. The business impact stream is for international business applicants who want to invest in and operate a business in PEI. The candidate may also choose to obtain a work permit by investing in a business that will provide an easy transition to live and settle in PEI, Canada

LABOR

Impact

Under this pathway, the foreign workers and recent graduates can apply for the nomination through the PEI Labor Impact Streams. It helps the individual who has already been hired by PEI employer an opportunity to access a path to PR status. The Labor impact stream is further sub-divided into

 

1. Skilled workers in PEI :   This stream is for eligible skilled workers working in PEI who have received a job offer from a PEI employer.

 

2. Skilled workers outside Canada :   This stream is for eligible skilled workers outside Canada who have received a job offer from a PEI employer.

 

3. Critical workers :   This stream is meant for foreigners that are already offered a job position and working in Prince Edward Island. Applicants must have a work permit to be able to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

 

4. International graduate stream :   This stream allows PEI employers to select graduate foreigners from recognized and accredited PEI universities and colleges. Applicants must be within the age range of 21 and 55. A valid post-graduate work permit is required with sufficient fluency in English or French language.

Application Procedure

The candidate wishing to immigrate to PEI through PNP will first have to create a profile in the Expression of Interest to live and work in PEI. Applicant will be assigned a socre based on the profile and highest ranking applicant will be invited to submit application for PR status.

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Processing time for PEI PNP

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program takes almost 2-5 weeks to complete the processing. And the Canadian Federal government takes up to 6-8 months to complete the processing.

Contact Gates & Buffett Immigration Today!

Please contact us for more information regarding PEI PNP.

We recommend you to seek help from our professional and experienced consultant in filling and completing the application form accurately before submission. Our huge experience with many immigration issues will definitely help you in getting the nomination acceptance.

If you think that you might be eligible, contact us immediately for more information or feel free to book an appointment for a consultation with an immigration professional for more advice.

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