Critical Worker Stream

The Critical Worker stream is a category under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), which aims to address the labor market needs of the province by selecting skilled foreign workers in critical occupations. This stream is designed for candidates who have been working in PEI for at least six months and have a valid job offer from an eligible employer in a critical occupation. The critical occupations are determined by the PEI government and can change depending on the province’s labor market needs.

To be eligible for this stream, candidates must meet the program’s minimum requirements, such as language proficiency, education, and work experience. They must also demonstrate their intention to settle in PEI, and their job offer must be genuine and meet the program’s requirements.

Successful candidates under this stream will receive a provincial nomination certificate, which they can use to apply for permanent residency through the federal government’s immigration system. The Critical Worker stream is an excellent option for skilled foreign workers already working in PEI who wish to stay and contribute to the province’s economy and communities.

Program Requirements

Foreign workers with at least two years of relevant experience in semi-skilled and unskilled occupations

Criterion	Minimum Requirement
Express Entry Profile	No
Connection to Province	Work Experience Must have worked in PEI for a minimum of six Months for the PEI employer making the job offer.
Job Offer	Yes Permanent, full-time job offer from their current PEI employer. The job offer must be NOC Skill Level 4 or 5
Language Proficiency	CLB 4
Level of Education	High school
Work Experience	NOC 4 or 5 2 years (work experience or education relevant to their job offer in the past five years.)
Age	Must be between 18 and 59 years
Settlement funds	Must meet the settlement funds requirement of IRCC
Investment Requirement	None
Intention to Reside	Must demonstrate an intention to reside in PEI.

How to apply?

You must register a profile in the Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest system if you match the qualifying requirements outlined above.
You will be required to enter a working email address as well as personal data from your passport in order to create a profile.
You may proceed to finish your profile when your account has been authenticated.
There may only be one active profile per applicant at any given time.
Your profile will remain active for a period of six months.
You need to make sure the data you include in your profile is true and verified.
Prior to receiving an invitation to apply, you may amend your profile if your circumstances change.
After receiving an invitation to apply, if your circumstances changes, you must let the office know right once since it can affect the final decision made about your case.
A notification email with your file number and instructions for submitting your file will be sent to you if you are selected to apply.
You must fill out the application forms if you receive an invitation to apply.
The employer paperwork must be completed by your employer as well.

What happens after nomination?

If PEI chooses to nominate you, you must accept the nomination online using your MyCIC account.
You must use your MyCIC account to submit an electronic application for permanent residency together with all required supporting documents and fees after receiving an invitation to apply from IRCC.
All decisions on applications for permanent residency are made by IRCC.