PEI, which stands for Prince Edward Island, though the smallest in size, makes up for it through its lush natural beauty, a great history, an excellent school system, and eco friendliness through an almost absence of traffic or pollution. It is the better quality of life, the utterly beautiful beaches, top notch golf courses, a slew of cultural attractions, and the fact that all communities residing in there are so closely knit, which attracts people from all around the globe, to permanently settle here.
For the foreign nationals who have the intention of settling in the province, while possessing skills, education, and experience which can have a positive effect on the provincial economy, the province is always ready to welcome them.
Here are the two ways, from which an applicant can choose to apply in one, if they wish to immigrate to the province:
For an individual to immigrate, with or without their family, to the province, here are the three categories, in one of which, they’d have necessarily be eligible:
The PNP PEI business impact category is for individuals who plan to invest in and actively manage a business in Prince Edward Island. There are three PEI immigration streams under this category:
As the name implies, this immigration Prince Edward Island stream is for foreign nationals who will assume full ownership of a local business. This can either be a new business the person will start, or an existing PEI business which the individual will buy in its entirety.
Instead of owning the entire business, this immigration PEI stream is for foreign nationals who will purchase part of a local business. The individual must either purchase at least one third of the business, or make a minimum equity investment in the company of at least CAD $1,000,000.
This Prince Edward Island immigration stream grants the foreign national a work permit so he or she can move to PEI and work in the business they plan to invest in. This is great if the individual wants to experience the day-to-day operations of the business before they actually invest money. Otherwise, the work permit stream has the same requirements as the partial ownership stream.
The PNP PEI labour impact category is for individuals who wish to work and live in Prince Edward Island but not own a business. The individual needs to possess certain skills, education, and experience which are needed in the local labour market. This immigration category is divided into the following two streams:
This Prince Edward Island immigration stream is for individuals who have been hired or will be hired by a PEI employer. Eligible candidates must have knowledge and experience in a skilled profession, including post-secondary education.
This Prince Edward Island PNP stream is for workers in either a semi-skilled or unskilled profession. The individual must either be currently working for a PEI business, or have a PEI employer who will sponsor them for permanent residency. Some examples of occupations which fit in this category include general labour, housekeeping, truck driving, and food service.
The Canada Express Entry system allows the province of Prince Edward Island to attract potential immigrants for their provincial nominee program. The province can send a "notification of interest" to people whose Express Entry profiles match the criteria the province is seeking, or potential immigrants can apply directly to the program under the Business Impact or Labour Impact categories. Individuals nominated for Canadian immigration by the PEI PNP will attain enough points under the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking Calculator to more or less be assured an invitation during the next draw. Once given an invitation to apply to be a Canada Permanent Resident, it does not take long to get accepted for PEI immigration as Express Entry processes applications in six months or less.
Not every applicant will be accepted into the Princed Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program through the Express Entry System. Candidates must have skills which meet current PEI labour needs. These requirements vary over time as labour needs change in the province.
Candidates are encouraged to investigate the current needs of PEI before applying for the Express Entry System. If nominated through a PEI Express Entry stream, potential immigrants can apply for residency through the CIC online system which is much faster.
The exact requirements for each potential PEI PNP stream can be lengthy and a bit complicated. Here's a complete breakdown of the requirements related to each category with the provincial nominee program.
The 100% Ownership Stream is where a foreign national is either starting or buying a full business in Prince Edward Island. There are several criteria the business must meet in order to be eligible for the PEI PNP 2018.
Certain types of business are given priority status.
Note that some types of businesses are categorically denied participation in the 100% Ownership Stream.
Under this PEI nominee program category there are also detailed requirements for the business owner, as the owner of the business is considered equally as important as the business itself. There are a variety of requirements for individual looking to apply to the Prince Edward Island PNP. Requirements vary based on the type of stream, although many of the requirements apply to every applicant.
In addition to the general requirements, individuals participating in the PEI Provincial Nominee Program Partial Ownership Stream must meet several additional requirements.
Aside from meeting the general requirements, applicants to the Provincial Nominee Program PEI Work Permit Stream must also satisfy several more requirements.
In addition to the general requirements, individuals participating in the PEI Provincial Nominee Program Partial Ownership Stream must meet several additional requirements.
Aside from meeting the general requirements, applicants to the Provincial Nominee Program PEI Work Permit Stream must also satisfy several more requirements.
The Labour Impact Category of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program is divided into two streams. There is some slight overlap in the requirements between the two streams, but mainly the requirements are specific to each stream.
In the Prince Edward Island Nominee Program Skilled Worker Stream, the employer offering the applicant the job must also meet certain requirements.
This Prince Edward Island immigration stream is geared towards semi-skilled and unskilled positions.
Finally, the major requirement for this Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program stream is the individual must have a job offer for a full-time, long-term position with a PEI employer. The positions must be in a semi-skilled or unskilled positions, which is a NOC level of C or D.
Prince Edward Island is a wonderful place to live and work, with a thriving community consisting of individuals from around the world. Since there are not many cities on the island, most potential PNP applicants are interested in Charlottetown immigration, although Summerside enjoys a fair amount of interest as well. If you are planning on owning a business or simply working for one, there are many Prince Edward Island immigration paths available. The PEI nominee program is of particular interest to recent graduates of the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) who wish to remain in the province. PEI has a proud history of reaching out and welcoming immigrants from around the world. Historically, immigrants have made a powerful, positive mark on PEI business, arts, and society as a whole. This trend continues today with the 2018 Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program, designed to encourage Canadian immigration to the province. The PEI PNP Express Entry combination makes immigration to the province both faster and easier for qualified foreign nationals. In some cases, the entire PEI immigration process could take as little as six months when done through Canada Express Entry.
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