Immigration

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

Under the Agreement for Canada-Prince Edward Island Co-operation on Immigration, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) is a Federal-Provincial partnership between the Province of Prince Edward Island, represented by Island Investment Development Inc. (IIDI), and the Government of Canada, represented by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program expedites immigration to Canada for individuals and their families who meet provincial criteria in support of the following initiatives:

Increased business and economic development
Increased supply of skilled workers
Increased population
Achievement of provincial demographic, social and cultural objectives

The purpose of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program is to select individuals who appear to be suitable for immigration to Prince Edward Island. While it is important that the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program process be transparent to all parties, applicants must also understand that it is Prince Edward Island’s right and responsibility to select applicants who appear to fit the province’s unique economy and culture.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program’s decision is made only after reviewing the application forms and all supporting documents to determine whether the applicant has an appropriate personal and family history and the capacity to integrate into the local community, based on a combination of education, age, language, experience and adaptability.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program is a shared responsibility, whereby the Province recruits, selects and nominates qualified immigrant applicants, with the Federal government completing security and health background checks and giving final approval. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program is equivalent to an “immigrant class”; therefore, Prince Edward Island rules apply, rather than those relating to the familiar Canadian immigrant classes.

At this time, there are four categories under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program. You are encouraged to read about the individual categories to understand which suits your skills and ability to qualify as a potential immigrant applicant under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program.

The four categories under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program are as follows:

Immigrant Partner Category – A principal applicant who proposes to make an investment in an existing Prince Edward Island company and to take an active role in that company as a director or senior manager.
Immigrant Entrepreneur Category – A principal applicant who proposes to establish a viable, new business in Prince Edward Island.
Immigrant Connections Category – A principal applicant suggested by a Prince Edward Island based “champion” who meets settlement and employability criteria.
Skilled Worker Category – A principal applicant with specialized skills and experience who fills a labour market need in Prince Edward Island.