Provincial Nominee Program: Skilled Worker Stream

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Skilled Worker Stream

Prince Edward Island employers wishing to hire a potential new employee they have identified outside of Canada may do so through nomination via the Skilled Worker Stream. Those potential nominees who possesses the necessary skills and falls under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A or B are eligible provided they have obtained a post-secondary degree/diploma and experience in the intended profession.

Skilled Worker Selection Criteria

Under the Skilled Worker Stream, the applicant:

Must have a full-time job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer at a NOC skill level 0, A or B.
Must have a valid work permit if currently employed by a Prince Edward Island employer.
Must have legal status in country of residence.
Must be able to attend an interview at Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population, if required.
Must have completed post secondary education with a minimum of 14 years of education.
Should be between 21 and 55 years of age.
Should have at least two years of full-time work experience within the past five years.
Must possess sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered by a Prince Edward Island employer. Language ability can be verified by one of the following:
- Internationally recognized language test, International English Language Testing System (IELTS), to a minimum equivalent of Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT) CLBPT 5; or
- Declaration of language ability from the Island employer offering the full time job; or
- Educational/training documents from an internationally recognized institution, indicating the principal language studied/communicated was in English and/or French.
Must demonstrate sufficient settlement supports and financial resources, including transferable funds, in order for the applicant and family to pay the immigration costs and travel expenses to establish in Prince Edward Island.
Must demonstrate genuine intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

Skilled Worker Employer Requirements

The employer is responsible for ensuring:

Employment is full-time (training, internship or apprenticeship positions that terminate on a specific date will NOT be considered)
Employment in the intended occupation is consistent with the applicant’s ability to perform the job based on the applicant’s education, training and/or experience.
Employment terms and conditions meet all applicable provincial and federal employment workplace standards and the comparable industry wage rate.
Employment of the applicant does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or employment disputes.
Employment is in Prince Edward Island.
Employment that requires provincial licensing or accreditation has been verified to ensure the applicant has the necessary credentials to be eligible to work in the occupation in Prince Edward Island.
Employment contract is provided, which includes the terms and conditions of the full-time job offer, signatures of the authorized signing officer of the company, and the employee (applicant) accepting the offer including conditions for employment.
Settlement support is provided to the applicant and the family to help them establish.
Labour Market Opinion (LMO) is provided, if applicable.
Attendance at an interview at Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population, if required.
Documentation is provided to demonstrate effort to recruit for the intended profession has been unsuccessful through efforts within Canada and the position is critical to the operation of the employers business.

Labour Impact Category Application Process

Step #1 Application to PEI PNP Labour Impact Category:

Read the entire application guide before completing the application forms.
Complete the self-assessment and score 50 or more points to proceed to the application guide.
The application guide provides detailed instructions and includes all forms.
Follow the checklist and answer every question, gather all required supporting documents and include the application fee.
Applicants should photocopy the complete application package for their records.
Deliver the application package to Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population.
Notification to the applicant will occur when Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population receives the application and a decision has been made.

Step #2 PEI PNP Approval and Application to CIC:

Successful PEI PNP applicants will receive a letter of approval and letter of instruction.
Upon receipt of the letter of approval, the applicant will need to apply to CIC to continue the immigration process for permanent residency to Canada.
The applicant will be required to provide the letter of approval to CIC along with all CIC forms, supporting documents and applicable fees.
CIC will provide notification to the applicant upon receipt of the application and a decision has been made. (Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population makes no representation of processing times for permanent resident visas by CIC, for details visit CIC at www.cic.gc.ca

Step #3 CIC Approval, Landing in Canada and Reporting to Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population:

If approved by CIC for permanent resident status, the applicant will receive written confirmation and permanent resident visas will be issued.
Upon receipt of all the necessary documentation from CIC, the applicant will be able to complete the process of becoming a permanent resident by landing in Canada and obtaining a permanent resident card.
Upon arrival in Canada the applicant must contact Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population within 30 days of arrival to register and arrange a post arrival appointment. To contact Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population, please call (902) 620-3628 or email peinominee@gov.pe.ca

Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population establishes nomination targets for the program. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate the greatest potential to economically establish and settle in the province.

Please be advised that in no way does a Prince Edward Island nomination guarantee that the applicant will receive a permanent resident visa. Do not make permanent arrangements to move to Prince Edward Island (example: leave the job, sell the property, etc.) until the application for a Permanent Resident Visa has been assessed and confirmed by CIC via the visa office/embassy.

Under the Labour Impact Category, some applicants have obtained work or study permits from CIC and may already be living in Prince Edward Island prior to nomination. Therefore, if the application is declined or the applicant withdraws the applicant will be required to leave Canada and return to the home country when the work/study permit expires.

CIC is responsible for ensuring all applications for permanent resident status meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and all statutory admissibility checks are completed. CIC has the final authority to approve or refuse an application for permanent residency.

Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population makes no representation of processing times for permanent resident visas by CIC, for details visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp

Labour Impact Category Application Forms

PEI PNP Application Forms

Labour Impact Checklist (L-1) - (form must be completed by the applicant)
Labour Impact Self-Assessment Form (L-2) - (form must be completed by the applicant)
Labour Impact Application Form (L-3) - (form must be completed by the applicant)
Labour Impact Information Release Form for Applicant and Spouse (L-6) - (form must be completed by the applicant and spouse)
Labour Impact Declaration Form (L-7) - (form must be completed by the applicant)
Labour Impact Net Worth Form (L-8) - (form must be completed and signed by the applicant)
Labour Impact Employment Job Offer Form (L-9) - (form must be completed by the employer and is mandatory if the applicant has a bona fide job offer from the employer)
Labour Impact Employer Language Declaration Form (L-10) - (form must be completed by the employer and is only required if applicant has a bona fide job offer from an employer)
Labour Impact Agent Registration and Code of Conduct Form (L-12) - (form must be completed by the agent, if applicable)

CIC Application Forms

Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008 Generic) - (form must be completed by the applicant and a photo of the applicant and each accompanying family member is required)
Additional Dependants Declaration Form (IMM 0008DEP) - (form is only required to be completed by the applicant if the applicant has more than 5 dependants)
Schedule A Background Declaration Form (IMM 5669 ) - form must be completed by the applicant, spouse and each dependent age 18 and over whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not)
Schedule 4 Economic Classes - Provincial Nominees (IMM 0008 Schedule 4) (form must be completed and signed by the applicant )
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union Form (IMM 5409E) - (form must be completed by the applicant)
Additional Family Information Form (IMM - 5406) - (form must be completed by the applicant, spouse and each dependent age 18 and over whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not)
Use of Representative Form (IMM 5476) - (form must be completed by the applicant and representative, if applicable)

Labour Impact Category Agent/Pay for Fee Representative

Immigration Agents/Pay for Fee Representatives are not mandatory however, if the applicant wishes to use an agent, the agent must be approved and registered with Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population prior to submission of application.

Immigration Agents/Pay for Fee Representatives who are representing an applicant to the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program must be:

Members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)
Lawyers who are members in good standing of a Canadian law society and students-at-law under their supervision
Notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaries du Québec and students-in-law under their supervision.
All Immigration Agents must register and be approved by Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population prior to submission of an application.

Immigration Agents can register with Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population by completing the Labour Impact Agent Registration Form. Sign, date and send the original form to Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population at:

Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population
94 Euston Street, 2nd Floor
PO Box 1176
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Canada C1A 7M8

Telephone: 902 620 3628 Facsimile: 902 368 5886
Email: opportunitiespei@gov.pe.ca Website: www.opportunitiespei.ca

Labour Impact Category Application Fee

The Labour Impact Category application fee is $250 CAD per application. Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population will accept a bank draft, certified cheque or money order made payable to Island Investment Development Inc. (IIDI). Cash will not be accepted and the application fee is non-refundable. Please include the fee with the application.

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