Prince Edward Island Skilled Worker Outside Canada Stream (PESWO)
- P.N.P: Provincial Nominee Programs
- E.O.I: Expression of Interest
- E.D: Employer-driven
- P.S: Point System
- Permanent Resident
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SUMMARY
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
The Prince Edward Islands Skilled Workers Stream gives foreign workers outside Canada who have a job offer from a PEI employer the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in the province.
Skilled Workers 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.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to Prince Edward Island Skilled Worker Stream:
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 0, 1, 2 or 3 (➨Appendix 1).
2- Work Experience
You must have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in the past five (5) years.
Any applicant applying under NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers) will be required to have at least 12 months of long haul truck driving experience and their job offer must be with an eligible PEI employer.
3- Legal Status
You must have legal status in country of residence.
4- Age
5- Language Ability
You must possess sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered. Language ability can be verified by one of the following:
- An approved test results taken with 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.
OR
- Employer signed an Employer Language Declaration, indicating they are comfortable with language proficiency
To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests, see (➨Appendix 5).
6- Education
You must have a Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year program), or its equivalent in another country.
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.
The ECA Report must not be more than five (5) years old prior to the date the application is submitted.
7- Settlement Funds
You must show that you have enough money to cover federal immigration fees, travel costs for all included in the application, as well as everyday living expenses.
8- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the Prince Edward Island Skilled Worker Stream if:
- 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.
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CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
If you meet the above minimum requirement, then you must calculate your total score based on the following selection factors. There is no minimum required score. But you will be ranked based upon your points assessment score and placed in an Expression of Interest (EOI) pool.
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/PESWO-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/PESWO-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) | |
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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).
You may also submit Employer Language Declaration signed by your employer and indicating the level of your language ability. The language must be the required language for the position to award you points.
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 or less | 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 |
| 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
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 an Online Expression of Interest (EOI)
Now that you meet all the requirements, you can complete an online Expression of Interest (EOI) (➨immilib.com/PESWO-Apply) for yourself.
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Recent Draws |
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| Date of Draw | No. of NOI |
| May 2, 2024 | 6 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 82 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 66 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 83 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 24 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 121 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 78 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 134 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 26 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 69 |
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Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at: immilib.com/PESWO-Draws |
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Step 3: Submit Application to PEI PNP
If you are invited to apply, you must submit your application within sixty (60) days by providing the application forms, application fee and all supporting documentation to PEI PNP. You must send your original complete application package by registered mail or courier or in person.
If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This will include your PEI PNP file number.
Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence
If you are nominated by the province of Prince Edward Island, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within three (3) months (➨Page).
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This letter is called the Acknowledge of Receipt (AOR) and will include your IRCC file number.
| PEI PNP Application | |
| Mail the application to: | |
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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/PESWO-Guide | |
| PEI PNP Application Fee: | |
| $300 | |
| Processing Time: | |
| Not Available | |
| Document Checklist: | |
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(page 15) |
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| Contact: | |
| 902-620-3628 | |
| [email protected] | |
Once you have received your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. By creating an account, you will be able to receive email updates and a more detailed case status.
Apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (if applicable)
If you are in Canada on a work permit and your PR application is not finalized, you may be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨Page). This will let you to stay and continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.
Step 5: Landing in Canada
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada' (➨Page).
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.
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