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Prince Edward Island Critical Worker Stream (PECW)
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SUMMARY
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
The Prince Edward Islands Critical Worker Stream gives foreign workers who are currently working in PEI in a low-skilled position the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in the province.
Critical Worker stream is part of PEI Workforce Category, which includes the following streams:
The Workforce Category supports foreign nationals with a valid job offer and support from a PEI employer, who would like to apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the PEI PNP.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1- Job Offer Requirement
At the time of your application and at the time the PEI PNP assesses your application for nomination, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from a PEI employer in an eligible occupation. Your job offer must be permanent (meaning job has no end date) or for a minimum of two (2) years.
The position offered must be in National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER 4 or 5 (➨Appendix 1).
2- Work Experience
3- Work Permit
4- Age
5- Language Ability
You must have taken an approved test results and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 4 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5). Test must be taken no more than two (2) years prior to submission of your application.
6- Education
If you completed your studies outside of Canada, you need to get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) (➨Appendix 3) that proves your education is equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma.
7- Settlement Funds
8- Ineligibility
- You have a federal Express Entry profile (in which case you should apply under PEI Express Entry stream (➨Page))
- You are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
Candidates will be ranked against each other and only top ranked candidates with a connection to Prince Edward Island will be invited to apply. A draw will occur with the top ranked candidates and consideration of connection to, and interest in PEI being selected and issued an invitation to apply (➨immilib.com/PECW-Grid).
Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
Factor 1: Age | 15 |
Factor 2: Language Ability | 20 |
Factor 3: Education | 15 |
Factor 4: Work Experience | 20 |
Factor 5: Employment in PEI | 15 |
Factor 6: Adaptability | 15 |
Maximum Points Total | 100 |
Selection Pass Mark | Varies * |
* For latest draws go to (➨immilib.com/PECW-Draws) |
Factor 1: Age
Age | Points |
Under 18 | Not Eligible |
18-24 | 7 |
25-44 | 15 |
45-49 | 10 |
Over 49 | 0 |
Factor 2: Language Ability
If evidence of proficiency in both official languages is submitted, you will receive points for each language, to the maximum of 20 points.
First Official Language (English or French) | |
First Official Language (Lowest score in any of 4 skills) |
Points |
CLB 10 | 20 |
CLB 9 | 20 |
CLB 8 | 17 |
CLB 7 | 15 |
CLB 6 | 10 |
CLB 5 | 5 |
Below CLB 5 | Not Eligible |
- English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
- French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada
To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests, see (➨Appendix 5).
Factor 3: Education
Level of Education | Points |
Master’s or Doctoral (PhD) level (after completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) | 15 |
Three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 12 |
One-year post-secondary credential | 10 |
Secondary school/high school diploma | 10 |
No Secondary school/high school diploma | Not Eligible |
Factor 4: Work Experience
Experience | Points |
More than 6 years | 20 |
4-6 years | 15 |
2-4 years | 10 |
Less than 2 years | 0 |
Factor 5: Employment in PEI
Employment | Points |
Currently working in PEI on a valid work permit | 5 |
Job offer in PEI related to education | 10 |
Foreign qualification verified with the regulated body in PEI | 5 |
At least 1 year continuous full-time work experience in PEI | 5 |
Factor 6: Adaptability
Adaptability | Points |
Spouse/common-law partner’s and/or dependent child(ren) Language level at least CLB 6 in all abilities in English of French | 5 |
Currently own residential property in PEI for at least 12 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 |
Yours or your spouse/common-law partner’s relatives living in PEI for at least 12 consecutive months (parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew), living in Canada as permanent resident or citizen | 5 |
Your Total Score |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Get a Job Offer and Work in PEI
If you don’t already have a qualified job offer with the criteria explained in “Minimum Requirements”, you need to find an employer and secure a job for yourself.
Before you submit your application for an employer-specific work permit, the employer who wants to hire you must complete certain steps and give you either a copy of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (➨immilib.com/LMIA) or an offer of employment number (if the job is LMIA exempt)to include in your application.
Step 2: Submit your application online
Now that you meet all the requirements, you can complete an online Expression of Interest (EOI) (➨immilib.com/PECW-Apply) for yourself.
Recent Draws |
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Date of Draw | No. of ITA |
Sep 20, 2024 | 46 |
Aug 22, 2024 | 57 |
Jul 19, 2024 | 84 |
Jun 24, 2024 | 75 |
May 2, 2024 | 6 |
Apr 18, 2024 | 82 |
Apr 4, 2024 | 66 |
Mar 21, 2024 | 83 |
Feb 29, 2024 | 24 |
Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at: immilib.com/PECW-Draws |
Step 3: Submit Application to PEI PNP
PEI PNP Application | |
Mail the application to: | |
Office of Immigration 94 Euston Street, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 1176 Charlottetown, PE Canada C1A 7M8 |
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Official Program Guide: | |
immilib.com/PECW-Guide | |
PEI PNP Application Fee: | |
$300 | |
Processing Time: | |
Not Available | |
Document Checklist: | |
(page 15) |
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Contact: | |
902-620-3628 | |
[email protected] | |
Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
Apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (if applicable)
Step 5: Landing in Canada
If you are approved for permanent residency by IRCC, you must report to the Office within 30 days of landing in Canada. You may report in person to the Office of Immigration at 94 Euston Street, 2nd floor, or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment. Please note that you may be contacted for up to five years after landing with a short survey to update your file.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
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