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Policies

90-day Inactive File Policy


Should Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population request information from an applicant and not receive a response within 90 days, the file will be closed.

 

Agent Policy



Agents/Pay for Fee Representatives must be approved and registered with Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population prior to submission of application.

Agents/Pay for Fee Representatives who wish to represent an applicant to the PEI PNP must be:

  • Approved by Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population; and
  • Members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC); or
  • Lawyers who are members in good standing of a Canadian law society and students-at-law under their supervision; or
  • Notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaries du Québec and students-in-law under their supervision. 

Agents/Pay for Fee Representatives may register with Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population by completing and submitting the Agent Registration Form.


Application Fee Payment Policy


 
Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population will accept Canadian funds in a bank draft, certified cheque or money order made payable to Island Investment Development Inc. (IIDI). Cash will not be accepted.

Application Fee Refund Policy


 
Labour Impact Category application fee is non-refundable.

Business Impact Category application fee is partially refundable. If the file is declined prior to interview stage $2,000.00 CAD of the $2,500.00 CAD application fee will be returned to the applicant. Once an invitation to an interview letter is issued for an applicant the $2,500.00 CAD processing fee becomes non-refundable.


Landing Policy



When a PEI PNP applicant lands in Canada and receives permanent resident status, it is necessary that the applicant register with Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population.  To register and arrange a landing appointment, please call our office at (902) 620-3628 or email peinominee@gov.pe.ca. Upon receiving your request we will set up a meeting with you. 



No Multiple Application Policy



Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population will not accept applications from an individual who has an application currently in process with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Quebec or other provincial nominee programs.

 

Non-Disclosure Policy



Non-disclosure, misrepresentation and/or submission of fraudulent documents will lead to immediate decline of application.

 


Processing Policy



Processing times for the PEI PNP can vary based on the number of applications received, completeness of the application and time required to corroborate necessary verifications.  Please note that contacting Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population will not speed up the process of the application or cause a decision to be made.

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


Re-Application Policy



Applicants may reapply after six (6) months from the earliest date whereby:

•   Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population refused the application.
•   Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population closed the file because of delay.
•   The date the applicant withdrew his/her application.

This ability to reapply is subject to the terms of the PEI PNP in place at the date of the new application. In cases where the applicant had been refused, the applicant must be able to show that the original grounds for refusal have been rectified.


Withdraw Application by Applicant Policy



Applicants must send a signed written request by mail, email or fax to Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population.  To withdraw your application after receiving a letter of nomination, you must send a signed written request to both Immigration Services and the Canadian visa office where Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population sent your nomination letter.


Withdraw of Nomination by PEI PNP office Policy


Office of Immigration, Settlement and Population reserves the right to withdraw a nomination if an applicant has provided false or misleading information in declaring their intent to live and work in Prince Edward Island or no longer meets the criteria under which they were nominated.

 

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