This category is for applicants who are currently working for a PEI employer on a valid work permit and whose occupation falls under NOC Category C or D. Applicants who meet the application conditions can submit an EOI to PEI PNP, and PEI will invite applicants to apply for provincial nomination based on the principle of high scores.

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Applicants who meet the application conditions can submit an EOI to PEI PNP, and PEI will invite applicants to apply for provincial nomination based on the principle of high scores.

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Application Requirements

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• Hold a long-term (permanent or at least 2 years) full-time job offer from a PEI employer in an occupation classified as NOC C or D;
  
• have worked full-time for a PEI employer for at least six months;
  
• hold a valid work permit and have legal status in Canada;
  
• Have at least a high school diploma; between the ages of 18-59;
  
• Between the ages of 18-59;
  
• At least 2 years of full-time work experience or relevant education in the past 5 years;
  
• Be able to provide valid language scores within the last two years, with CLB4 in IELTS and NCLC4 in French;
  
• Have sufficient funds for the whole family to immigrate and settle in PEI;
  
• Have sufficient funds for the whole family to immigrate and settle in PEI;
  

Note:

• [7511]From 19 August 2021, applicants with occupation as NOC [7511] are required to have at least 12 months of work experience as a long-haul truck driver, and the job offer must come from a qualified PEI employer.
  
• As of June 2019, the PEI PNP key worker category is available for talent acquisition outside of PEI. Only applicants in occupational C occupations working in the priority employment sectors specified by PEI will be approved. These occupational C occupation applicants must have six months of Canadian work experience supported by the LMIA in an occupation that is related to the job offer obtained at PEI.