Critical Worker
Foreign workers with at least two years of relevant experience in semi-skilled and unskilled occupations may be eligible to apply for the Critical Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP).
Program Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Express Entry Profile | No |
| Connection to Province | Work Experience |
| Job Offer | Yes |
| Language Proficiency | CLB 4 |
| Level of Education | High school |
| Work Experience | NOC C or D 2 years |
| Investment Requirement | None |
Connection to PEI
To be eligible, candidates must have worked in PEI for a minimum of six months for the PEI employer making the job offer. The candidate must have a valid work permit authorizing them to work for the PEI employer.
Job Offer
Candidates must have a permanent, full-time job offer from their current PEI employer. The job offer must be in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level C or D occupation.
Language Proficiency
All candidates must have official language test results demonstrating proficiency in English or French consistent with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4.
Level of Education
Candidates must have at least completed secondary school.
Work Experience
Candidates must have at least two years of work experience or education relevant to their job offer in the past five years.
Age
Candidates must be between 18 and 59 years old to be eligible to apply to this stream.
Settlement Funds
Candidates must meet the settlement funds requirement as determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Intention to Reside
Candidates must demonstrate an intention to reside in PEI.
Application Procedure
The Critical Worker stream operates on an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must submit a profile to PEI’s pool of candidates. All of the candidates in the pool will then be ranked against each other based on the PEI Labour Impact Category Ranking System. The highest-ranking candidates will be invited to submit a complete application to the stream in one of the category’s periodic draws. Successful candidates will be issued a provincial nomination from PEI.
After receiving a provincial nomination, an applicant has six months to submit a federal application for Canadian permanent residence. Applicants in this program must complete and submit a paper-based application for permanent residence and submit it by mail to the appropriate application centre. Paper-based PNP applications for permanent residence are generally processed within 18 months.
Labour Impact Category Ranking System
If a candidate meets all of the eligibility requirements for the PEI PNP Critical Worker stream, they may create a profile in the PEI EOI system. Applicants will be awarded up to 100 assessment points based on their age, language, education, work experience, employment, and adaptability.
Overview of Factors
| Factor | Skilled Worker | Critical Worker | International Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 15 | 15 | 25 |
| Language | 20 | 20 | N/A |
| Education | 15 | 15 | 35 |
| Work experience | 20 | 20 | N/A |
| Employment | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| Adaptability | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| Maximum Points | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Age
| Age | Skilled Worker in PEI | Skilled Worker Outside PEI | International Graduate | Critical Worker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
| 25-44 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 15 |
| 45-49 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| Over 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum | 15 | 15 | 25 | 15 |
Language
| Proficiency in English or French | Skilled Worker in PEI | Skilled Worker Outside PEI | Critical Worker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer signed PEI PNP-L06 Employer Language Declaration | 20 | 20 | N/A |
| CLB/NCLC 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| CLB/NCLC 9 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| CLB/NCLC 8 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| CLB/NCLC 7 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| CLB/NCLC 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| CLB/NCLC 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CLB/NCLC 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Education
| Level of Education | Skilled Worker in PEI | Skilled Worker Outside PEI | International Graduate | Critical Worker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's or Doctoral (PhD) level | 15 | 15 | 35 | 10 |
| Post-secondary degree - program of at least 3 years of full-time study | 12 | 12 | 20 | 10 |
| Post-secondary diploma in a trade that requires at least 2 years of full-time study | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 |
| High school | N/A | N/A | N/A | 15 |
| Maximum | 15 | 15 | 35 | 15 |
Work Experience
| Work Experience | Skilled Worker in PEI | Skilled Worker Outside PEI | Critical Worker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 or more years | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 4-6 years | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| 2-4 years | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Up to 2 years | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Employment
| Employment | Skilled Worker in PEI | Skilled Worker Outside PEI | International Graduate | Critical Worker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working in a permanent full-time position in PEI with a valid work permit | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Job offer in PEI related to field of study | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Foreign qualification with the regulated body in PEI. (Not an ECA) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| One year or more of continuous full-time work experience in PEI | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Maximum | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 |
Adaptability
| Adapdability | Skilled Worker in PEI | Skilled Worker Outside PEI | International Graduate | Critical Worker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The applicant has a close relative that is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in PEI for at least 12 consecutive months | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant's spouse or common-law partner and/or their dependent children have a language ability of CLB 6 or higher in English or French | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant currently owns residential property in PEI for at least 12 consecutive months | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant graduated from a recognized PEI post-secondary institution | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant's spouse or common-law partner has at least 3 years of work experience in the last 5 years | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The applicant's dependent children have been enrolled in a PEI educational institution for a minimum of 6 consecutive months | 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Maximum | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 |
PEI Labour Impact and Express Entry Recent Draws
| Date | Stream | Number of Invitations issued | Selection Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 153 | Critical Worker invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI Employer with a minimum EOI score of 55. |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 22 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Construction sectors. |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 138 | Critical Worker Invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI Employer with a minimum EOI score of 50. |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 58 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Construction, Hotel/Accommodation, and Agriculture sectors. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 97 | Critical Worker invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI Employer with a minimum EOI score of 50. |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 90 | |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 118 | |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 97 | |
| May 4, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 122 | |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 180 | |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 113 | |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 138 | |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 46 | |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 222 | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 216 | |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 142 | |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 117 | |
| 21 July 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 138 | |
| 16 June 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 127 | |
| 20 May 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 137 | |
| 21 April 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 130 | |
| 17 March 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 130 | |
| 17 February 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 117 | |
| 20 January 2022 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 121 | |
| 16 December 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 114 | |
| 18 November 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 172 | |
| 21 October 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 195 | |
| 16 September 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 129 | |
| 19 August 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 152 | |
| 15 July 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 118 | |
| 17 June 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 101 | |
| 20 May 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 138 | |
| 15 April 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 140 | |
| 18 March 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 140 | |
| 18 February 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 102 | |
| 21 January 2021 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 196 | |
| 17 December 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 174 | |
| 19 November 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 221 | |
| 15 October 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 184 | |
| 17 September 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 313 | |
| 20 August 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 277 | |
| 11 August 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 8 | |
| 31 July 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 8 | |
| 16 July 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 158 | |
| 10 July 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 8 | |
| 23 June 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 71 | |
| 18 June 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 10 | |
| 10 June 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 9 | |
| 29 May 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 15 | |
| 15 May 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 14 | |
| 27 April 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 10 | |
| 23 March 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 5 | |
| 20 February 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 143 | |
| 16 January 2020 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 110 | |
| 19 December 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 117 | |
| 21 November 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 157 | |
| 17 October 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 146 | |
| 15 August 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 133 | |
| 18 July 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 118 | |
| 20 June 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 106 | |
| 16 May 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 90 | |
| 18 April 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 113 | |
| March 21, 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 131 | |
| February 21, 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 170 | |
| January 17, 2019 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 61 | |
| December 20, 2018 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 65 | |
| November 15, 2018 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 147 | |
| October 18, 2018 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 270 | |
| September 20, 2018 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 116 | |
| August 16, 2018 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 111 | |
| July 19, 2018 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 75 | |
| June 21, 2018 | Labour Impact | 60 | |
| June 21, 2018 | Express Entry | 32 | |
| May 17, 2018 | Labour Impact | 56 | |
| May 17, 2018 | Express Entry | 22 | |
| April 19, 2018 | Labour Impact | 77 | |
| April 19, 2018 | Express Entry | 75 | |
| March 15, 2018 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 72 | |
| February 15, 2018 | Labour Impact / Express Entry | 59 |
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