This Work Permit Stream comes under the Business Impact Category of the PEI PNP. And helps entrepreneurs for getting a provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Also, this stream helps the island to get skilled entrepreneurs who can add to the economy of the province. However, the stream hires those applicants who have the highest chances of setting up a successful business in the province.
Further, the PEI PNP uses a point-based selection process through its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. And selects the profiles that meet its terms. It then issues an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for provincial nomination to apply for a Canada PR.
If you want to run a business, then you can apply to PEI PNP Work Permit Stream. Under this stream, you can set-up and run a business on a valid work permit for a minimum of 1 year, before receiving a Canada PR. If you get an invitation to apply (ITA), then you must sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA). Also, after approval, you will get a Letter of Support to apply for a work permit to IRCC. However, if you meet all the terms of the BPA then you will get a nomination for permanent residence in Canada.
To apply to Work Permit Stream, meet the following terms:
An EOI is not a formal application to PEI but shows the applicant’s interest in applying to the program. Also, priority is given to applicants who prove that they can successfully establish themselves in the province.
Besides, if you meet the terms of the Work Permit Stream, then you must create an EOI profile.
EOI Points Grid
The EOI grid is divided into 6 areas. Further, each grid awards certain points as per the information that you give along with your profile. Also, the maxi points you can get are 100.
| Business Impact Category (Maximum 200 points) | |
| Factors | Maximum Points |
| Age | 20 |
| Language | 40 |
| Education | 20 |
| Work Experience | 50 |
| Employment | 35 |
| Adaptability | 35 |
| Age | Maximum 20 points |
| 21-24 | 7 |
| 25-29 | 20 |
| 30-44 | 20 |
| 45-49 | 0 |
| 50-54 | 7 |
| 54+ | 0 |
All applicants must show proof of job-ready English or proof of having a post-secondary bachelor’s degree or higher, a minimum of 3 years program in English or French. Because this proves that applicants can communicate in English to live, work, and settle in Canada. Besides, an EOI profile gets 10 points extra for giving proof of language skills in both English and French.
Further, to do so give test results for English/French with proficiency in 4 key areas such as Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
You can give test results of IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, and TCF to check if you meet the required CLB level (English) or NCLC (French). However, these test results must not be more than 2 years old at the time of applying.
| Language | Maximum 40 points |
| CLB/NCLC 10 | 40 |
| CLB/NCLC 09 | 40 |
| CLB/NCLC 08 | 35 |
| CLB/NCLC 07 | 30 |
| CLB/NCLC 06 | 20 |
| CLB/NCLC 05 | 10 |
| CLB/NCLC 04 | 0 |
| Education | Maximum 20 points |
| Master’s or PhD. | 20 |
| Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years full-time study period) | 17 |
| Post-secondary diploma in a specific trade (minimum 2-years full-time study period) | 12 |
| Secondary School (completed) | 0 |
Business Ownership Experience or Senior Management Experience
| Business Ownership Experience | Years of Experience | Maximum 50 Points |
| 50% or more ownership of PEI business with active involvement in management and decision-making activities of day-to-day activities. | Minimum 5 years of experience out of the past 7 years. | 50 |
| Minimum 3 years of experience out of the past 5 years. | 40 | |
| 20%-50% ownership of PEI business with active involvement in management and decision-making activities of day-to-day activities. | Minimum 5 years of experience out of the past 7 years. | 35 |
| Minimum 3 years of experience out of the past 5 years. | 25 | |
| Senior Management Experience | Years of Experience | Points |
| Involved in day-to-day decision-making activities as a senior manager and supervising a minimum of 3 staff members while having less than 20% ownership in the PEI business. | Minimum 5 years of experience out of the past 7 years. | 30 |
| Minimum 3 years of experience out of the past 5 years. | 20 |
| Community Endorsement (Written) | Maximum 35 points |
| From a rural community | 35 |
| From a community with a capital region | 10 |
| Employment | Maximum 15 points |
| Working with a permanent job position and a valid work permit in PEI. | N. A |
| Your job offer is related to the field of education. | 10 |
| Must have foreign qualification verified by an authority in the province.
Note – Not to be confused with an ECA. |
5 |
| Minimum 1-year full-time, regular work experience in PEI. | 5 |
| Adaptability | Maximum 35 points |
| A close family member in PEI, who is a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen. Also, has been living in PEI for a minimum of 12 months. | 10 |
| Spouse/common-law partner and/or dependent children have English/French language skill level of CLB/NCLC 6 or higher. | 10 |
| Experience in farming, transferable farming skills and a plan to operate a farm in PEI (running a registered business generating income for a minimum of 3 years out of past 5 years or 5 out of past 7 years. Also, you must have complete ownership with active involvement in the day-to-day activities of the business.) | 10 |
| Spouse/common-law partner completed graduation from a PEI approved educational institute. | 5 |
| Minimum 3 years of work experience within 5 years by spouse/common-law partner. | 5 |
| Dependent children are admitted to a PEI education institution for a minimum of continuous 6 months. |
10 |
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