Provincial Nominee Program – Prince Edward Island
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Prince Edward Island at a glance
Prince Edward Island at a glance
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) allows PEI to nominate applicants, who qualify under criteria established by the province, to the federal government for Canadian permanent residency status.
There are four categories under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program, but currently the province is only accepting applications which are submitted under the below three categories:
PEI PNP - Immigrant Entrepreneur
This category is designed to help entrepreneurs establish their businesses in Prince Edward Island. To be considered as an eligible applicant under the Immigrant Entrepreneur category, you must:
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Have a minimum personal net worth of C$400,000;
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Intend to own at least 1/3 of the equity of an existing business or to make a minimum investment of C$200,000 to establish a new business;
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Have a feasible business plan for establishing a successful business in Prince Edward Island;
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Make a deposit of C$100,000 to the government of PEI. This deposit will be returned to the Nominee after one year's residency and the establishment of the business;
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Deposit C$25,000 to the government of PEI as good faith deposit that is refunded to the applicant after one year’s residency in PEI; and
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Meet the minimum criteria for age, education, management/business experience, and language ability requirements for this category (ideal applicants are lees than 55 years old, have a minimum 14 years of education, are capable of being interviewed in English or French, and have several years of management/business experience).
Applicants whose capacity in English or French is insufficient to be interviewed in that language are required to place $20,000 in escrow with the Government of PEI which will be refunded if the applicant demonstrates moderate language skills, in English or French, after arrival in PEI.
PEI PNP - Immigrant Connections
This category is for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents who live in PEI and want to support their close family members to be nominated for Canadian Permanent Residency and help them to live and work in PEI. The supporting family member (called “Champion” in this category) and the nominee must meet different criteria as follow.
The champion must:
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Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada who has lived in PEI for at least two years;
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Has a regular source of income enough for his/her needs and the needs of his/her dependents;
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Have a generally unblemished personal history; and
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Make a written commitment stating that the Champion will take every possible action to ensure the nominee is well established in PEI.
The nominee must:
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Have the intention to settle in PEI;
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Be an eligible family member of the Champion (parent or grandparent, child or grandchild, sibling, cousin, niece or nephew, aunt or uncle); and
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Have an offer of employment from a Prince Edward Island employer or, in the view of the Province, employable capacity.
The nominee and his/her dependent family are also required to be in a good health and they must not have any criminal record.
PEI PNP - Skilled Worker
This category is for skilled workers and professionals who have a job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer. To qualify in the Skilled Worker category, the applicant must:
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Score at least 50 points on a self-assessment form. The applicant is assessed against six factors: age, language skills, education, work experience, arranged employment and adaptability.
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Have education and training related to the position offered;
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The intention to live and work in Prince Edward Island.
To ask about how to apply for a Canadian Permanent Residency under the Price Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program, you may contact us.
Prince Edward Island at a glance
Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province/territory, covering 5,683 sq. km, but has the highest density of population (around 25 people per sq. km) with a population of around 140,000. Charlottetown, the capital, is the largest city and is home to over 33,000 people. Prince Edward Island is known for its 'red' rich soil and a temperate climate that make PEI ideal for farming. Around half of the island is forested and much of the rest is under cultivation.
PEI’s economy is dominated by agriculture and related industries. Potatoes are the most important crop and the most important source of income for the province's farmers. Tourism is the second largest industry and province’s beauties attract over one million visitors every year. As well as agriculture and tourism, fishing is significant to the economy. Food processing is the most important manufacturing activity, although high-technology is becoming important, especially in the medical, electronics and agricultural fields.
Prince Edward Island is known for its moderate climate. Winters are fairly cold, but milder than in much of Canada, while summers are somewhat warm, but rarely uncomfortable. It is also very windy and quite wet throughout the year.
| Capital city |
Charlottetown |
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Area (sq. km) |
5,683 |
| Population | Around 140,000 (2009 estimate) |
| Official language | English |
| Largest city | Charlottetown |
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| Entered Confederation | July 1, 1873 |
| Party in power | Liberal party |
| Sales Tax | 10%, |
| Natural resources | Forest, fishery, sand, gravel |
| Industry |
Agriculture, tourism, food processing, fishing, and manufacturing |
| Agriculture | The most important crop is potato. About thirty percent of |
| Climate | Mild climate |
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