PEI PNP includes the following PNP categories/streams:

Prince Edward Island PNP (PEI -PNP) Eligibility Requirements

Prince Edwards Island – Express entry stream is the most mainstream of PEI PNP. This stream not only increase your chances of selection, but processing time is also faster.

To be eligible under Prince Edwards Island – Express entry stream, you need to meet the below requirements

• Age:
  You must be the age under 49 years at the time of submitting your application for Prince Edward Island PNP.


• Occupation:
  Although Prince Edward Island does not have any specific occupation list, if your occupation falls under skill level 0, A, B, you can apply for Prince Edward Island PNP.


• Work Experience:
  You must have a minimum of two years full-time, paid, continuous work experience in the skill level 0, A, B in the past five years.


• Express Entry account:
  You must have a valid Federal Express Entry Profile Number


• English language Proficiency:
  It would be best to write IELTS- general training and score a minimum of six bands in each module.


• Foreign Qualification Recognition:
  You must obtain foreign qualification recognition ( FQR) if your occupation is regulated in Prince Edward Island; please find the regulated profession of Prince Edward Island here.


• Comprehensive Ranking score:
  The highest-ranking candidate from the PEI- EOI pool will be invited to apply PNP


• Additional requirements:
  Although Job offer letter from Prince Edwards island employer is not a mandatory requirement, Priority will be given to applicants living and working in PEI or having a job offer letter from Canada.

Prince Edward Island Draw

Prince Edward Island conducts draw periodically and invite the highest-ranking candidate from PEI – EOI pool. However, Prince Edward Island does not publish the cut off for the Express Entry stream. Please find Prince Edwards Island (PEI) draw below.

1. May 20, 2021
2. June 17, 2021
3. July 15, 2021
4. August 19, 2021
5. September 16, 2021
6. October 21, 2021
7. November 18, 2021
8. December 16, 2021

Prince Edward Island PNP Processing time

Prince Edward Island PNP processing times depend on the number of factors such as

1. The number of application received Application competency.
2. How soon PEI authority get to verify your credentials
3. ADR may affect your PEI processing time
4. Have you paid the correct processing fee? Etc.

Please note the PEI authorities will review your PEI – application within 2- 3 weeks post receiving. The overall Prince Edward Island PNP Processing time is between taking 4-7 months.

Prince Edward Island PNP Processing fee

The Prince Edward Island, PNP Processing fee is CAD 300 per application; you can pay the PEI PNP fee by bank draft, certified cheque, or money order, payable to Island Investment Development Inc.

Please find below PEI PNP & PR cost.

How to apply Prince Edwards Island PNP / Prince Edwards Island PNP process

To apply for Prince Edwards island PNP you need to follow below steps

1. Check your eligibility:
   To be eligible for the PEI Express Entry Stream, you must register with the express entry pool. To register express entry pool, you need to need to meet one of the following program requirements
1. Federal skilled worker program
2. Federal skilled trade program
3. Canada experience class program


2. Submit an Expression of Interest:
   Once you are registered with the express entry pool, you can enrol with PEI – an expression of Interest. Please note Your PEI – EOI profile will remain active for six months from the date of submission. PEI – EOI is not a PNP application, but an indication of your interest in being considered to apply to the PEI PNP Express Entry Category


3. Invitation to Apply:
   Once your profile in the PEI -EOI pool, you will be ranked by Prince Edwards Island; based on the PEI points system, the highest-ranking candidate will be invited to apply for PEI – PNP. Prince Edward Island PNP invitation Is valid for 60 days.


4. Submit your PNP application:
   Post receiving ITA; you have 60 days to submit your application forms and all documents as applicable along with PEI -PNP Application fee of CAD 300. Please note PEI – PNP application fee is not refundable
   If PEI – Authority found any discrepancy or any ground to believe that you have provided fake documents, your application will be denied, and you will be notified in writing.
   If your application considered positive, you would get a PEI PNP nomination confirmation letter; now, you can apply for the PR visa with CIC Canada.


5. Apply for PR visa:
   Once you get the PEI PNP nomination letter, you can claim 600 additional CRS scores in the express entry pool to apply for your PR visa by Paying the PR visa fee with CIC.
   Please note it is the applicant sole responsibility to land in Prince Edward Island within 30 days from the date of Approval of your PR visa. You need to report in person to 94 Euston Street, 2nd floor, or email immigratepei@gov.pe.ca to schedule an appointment.

Prince Edwards Island PNP Point System

Prince Edward island – Expression of interest is points-based system, these points based on six parameters.

• Age:

Prince Edward island – Expression of interest is a points-based system, these points based on six parameters.

Age in the years	Points Awarded
18- 24	07
25-29	20
30-44	15
45-49	10
above - 49 years	00



• Language ability:

You can claim points in the language ability based on your score and CLB. If you are proficient in English & French, you will get additional 10 points to get a maximum of 30 points.

Language ability	Points
CLB/NCLC - 10	20
CLB/NCLC - 9	20
CLB/NCLC - 8	15
CLB/NCLC - 7	10
Below CLB/NCLC 7	00



• Qualification:

You can claim a maximum of 15 points in Education. Your Education points will be considered based on equivalency.

Education	Points Awarded
Master’s level or PhD from a graduate school of a college or university, after completion of a	15
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Post-secondary academic degree (Bachelor)from a college or that required at least three years of full-time study	12
Post-secondary diploma in a specific trade that required at least two years of full-time study after secondary school	10
Completion of secondary school	00



• Work Experience:

You can claim 20 points in your work experience; please note your work experience in the professional level 0, A, B.

Experience in years	Points Awarded
More than 6 years	20
4-6 years	15
2- 4 years	10
1-2 years	05



• Employment:

If you have a job offer letter from PEI – Employer or you are already working in PEI, you can claim a maximum of 10 points.

Employment	Points Awarded
Foreign qualification verified with the regulated body in PEI. This is not an ECA.	05
At least 1 year continuous full-time work experience in PEI	05



• Adaptability

If you have connection in Prince Edward Island, you can claim maximum 15 points.

Adaptability Criteria	Points Awarded
Currently have close family	5
member(s) living in PEI for at least 12 consecutive months who are permanent residents or Canadian citizens
Spouse/common-law partner and/or dependent child(ren) have a language ability of CLB/NCLC 6or higher in English or French	5
Currently own residential property in PEI for at least12 consecutive months	5
Graduated from a recognized PEI post-secondary institution	5
Spouse/common-law partner has at least 3 years of work experience in the last 5 years	5
Dependent child(ren) have been enrolled in a PEI educational institution for at least 6 continuous months	5

Prince Edward Island Regulated Occupation list

Please find PEI regulated occupation list below

1. Agrologist
2. Architect
3. Chartered Professional Accountant
4. Chiropractor
5. Dental Assistant
6. Dental Hygienist
7. Dentist
8. Denturist
9. Dietitian
10. Early Childhood Educator
11. Elevator and Lift Installer
12. Emergency Medical Technicians
13. Engineer
14. Gas Dispenser Operator Gas Personnel
15. Hairstylist
16. Home Heating Tank Installer
17. Land Surveyor
18. Lawyer
19. Licensed Practical Nurse
20. Massage Therapists
21. Medical Radiation Technologist
22. Nurse Practitioner
23. Occupational Therapist
24. Optician
25. Optometrist
26. Pharmacist
27. Pharmacy Technician
28. Pesticide Applicator Pesticide Loader/Mixer
29. Physician
30. Physiotherapist
31. Power Engineer
32. Psychologist
33. Real Estate Agent and Salesperson
34. Registered Nurse
35. Social Worker
36. Teacher
37. Veterinarian
38. Well Driller