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Workforce Application Guide
PEI Workforce Application Guide
Critical Worker Intermediate Experience
International Graduate Occupations in Demand
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PEI Workforce Application Guide
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Background:
The Prince Edward Island Office of Immigration (the Office) administers provincial immigration pathways in partnership with the federal government Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), as outlined in the Agreement for Canada – Prince Edward Island Co-operation on Immigration. The purpose of the province administering immigration pathways is to increase the economic benefits of immigration to Prince Edward Island (PEI), by providing the province with a mechanism to prioritize and nominate candidates for permanent residency. Prince Edward Island continues to focus on supporting workforce development by nominating candidates with the skills required to fill job opportunities.
Introduction:
This guide is for the administration of the following immigration pathways: Provincial Nominee Program – Skilled Worker, Critical Worker, PEI International Graduate, Occupations in Demand, and Intermediate Experience PEI Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class Note: To be eligible for consideration in PEI Express Entry you must have a valid Federal Express Entry Profile Number.
Prince Edward Island receives an annual allocation from the federal government through the Provincial Nominee Program and Express Entry. This annual allocation determines the number of applications that can be nominated by the province on an annual basis. Information on the volume of applicants invited to apply and the schedule can be found on our website: immigratepei.ca Use of Representatives:
If you choose to use an immigration representative, they must be a member in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council or a provincial law society. All representatives must register with the Office by submitting the PEIPNP L 03: Provincial Representative Form. Upon approval, the Representative will be issued a system generated key required to access the online system.
You are not required to use a representative to complete the work on your behalf, if you are able to represent your own interest in the immigration process. The Office does not give preferential treatment to applicants represented by an immigration lawyer or consultant. Working with an immigration consultant does not guarantee you will receive nomination from the Province of PEI. If you do receive assistance in the preparation of your application, you must complete the PEIW-03: PEI Workforce Use of a Representative Form.
Step 1: Assess Your Eligibility
Prior to creating a profile in the provincial Expression of Interest system, you are required to review program criteria to ensure you meet the stated requirements. Skilled Worker Stream
To be eligible for Skilled Worker, you must
• have a full-time, non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in a high skilled occupation defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification system as TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3;
• have at least two years of full time work experience in the past five years;
• have a valid work permit to be working in Canada;
• have legal status in country of residence;
• have successfully completed a post secondary degree or diploma (minimum two-year program);
• be between the ages of18 and 59;
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• have sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered. Language ability can be verified by one of the following:
o Providing a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved testing institution, with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4. Language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result; or o Providing a completed PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form, indicating the employer is comfortable with the employee's proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks associated with the job position being offered
• have sufficient financial resources for the applicant and family to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) to be able to establish in PEI; and
• demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI. Note: The Skilled Worker Stream may be utilized for talent recruitment outside of Canada, if the Prince Edward Island Employer has received authorization from the Office of Immigration prior to issuing a job offer. With approval, a work permit support letter would be provided for the applicant to seek a work permit.
Critical Worker Stream
To be eligible for the PEI Critical Worker stream, you must
• have a full-time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in an intermediate skilled position, defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification system as TEER category 4 or 5;
• have worked a minimum of six months full time for the PEI employer;
• have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada;
• have successfully completed (at minimum) a secondary school diploma (high school);
• be between the ages of 18 and 59;
• have a minimum two years of full time work experience or relevant education in the past five years;
• provide a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved testing institution, with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4. Language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result;
• have sufficient financial resources to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for you and your family to be able to establish in PEI; and
• demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI. Changes for Trucking Sector Employees: Effective August 19, 2021, any applicants currently nominated or applying under any Provincial Immigration program under NOC 73300 will be required to have at least 12 months of long-haul truck driving experience and their job offer must be with an eligible PEI employer. Further information can be found in Appendix E. International Graduate Stream
To be eligible to apply for the PEI International Graduate stream, you must have graduated from a publicly funded Prince Edward Island post secondary institution and;
• have a full time, non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer;
• have a valid post graduate work permit and legal status in Canada;
• be able to attend an interview with staff from the Office, if required;
• if in a high skilled occupation defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification system as TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3, possess sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job by providing a completed PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form, indicating the employer is comfortable with the employee's proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks associated with the job position being offered;
• if in an intermediate-skilled position defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification system as TEER category 4 or 5, to provide a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved testing institution with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4. Language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result;
• be between the ages of 18 and 59;
• have sufficient financial resources to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for you and your family to be able to establish in PEI; and
• demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI. PEI Workforce Application Guide
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Intermediate Experience Stream
To be eligible to apply for PEI Intermediate Experience Stream, you must
• have a full-time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in an intermediate-skilled position, defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification system as TEER category 4;
• have a minimum of six months full time Canadian work experience that was gained while on a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based work permit, and be relevant to the current position the individual is offered in PEI;
• have successfully completed (at minimum) a secondary school diploma (high school);
• be between the ages of 18 and 59;
• have legal status in country of residence;
• have a minimum two years of full time work experience or relevant education in the past five years;
• provide a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved testing institution, with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4. Language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result;
• have sufficient financial resources to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for you and your family to be able to establish in PEI; and
• demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI. Note: The Intermediate Experience Stream may be utilized for talent recruitment outside Prince Edward Island, if the Prince Edward Island Employer has received authorization from the Office of Immigration prior to issuing a job offer. With approval, a work permit support letter would be provided for the applicant to seek a work permit.
Requests from PEI Employers will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Occupations in Demand
To be eligible to apply for PEI Occupations in Demand, you must
• have a full-time, non-seasonal permanent job offer from a PEI employer in either o NOC 33102 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates) o NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers),
o NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers), o NOC 65310 (Light duty cleaners)
o NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities) o NOC 75101 (Material handlers)
o NOC 94140 (Process control and machine operators food and beverage processing), or o NOC 94141 (Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers)
• have at least one year of work experience directly related to the job;
• be 18 to 59 years old;
• have successfully completed (at minimum) a secondary school diploma (high school);
• provide a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved testing institution, with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4. Language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result;
• have sufficient financial resources to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for you and your family to be able to establish in PEI; and
• demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI. Note: The Occupations in Demand Stream may be utilized for talent recruitment outside Canada, if the Prince Edward Island Employer has received authorization from the Office of Immigration prior to issuing a job offer. With approval, a work permit support letter would be provided for the applicant to seek a work permit.
Requests from PEI Employers will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. PEI Workforce Application Guide
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Prince Edward Island – Express Entry
If you have high English/French language proficiency and skilled-work experience, you may be eligible for nomination by Prince Edward Island in one of the federal programs:
• Federal Skilled Worker Program;
• Federal Skilled Trades Program; or
• Canadian Experience Class
Note: Express Entry is a Federal, points-based system that manages the intake of permanent residency applications. To be eligible for the PEI Express Entry Stream, you must already have created a profile in IRCC’s Express Entry system. A provincial nomination will provide additional points in your Federal Express Entry profile. Prince Edward Island prioritizes invitations issued through Express Entry for applicants working and living in the province. Post Graduate Work Permits (PGWP)
You are required to show 9 months of continuous work experience with the PEI employer supporting you for immigration AND have at least 4 months remaining on your work permit at time of submission of your Expression of Interest IF:
• you hold a PGWP and graduated from an institution outside of PEI;
• you have a spousal open work permit as a result of a spouse’s study permit from an institution outside of PEI;
Note: Due to the high volume of PGWP applicants from outside of Prince Edward Island, the Office of Immigration may limit invitations in some occupations. General Eligibility Requirements - All Streams
You may not eligible to apply if you
• already have an active application registered with the PEI Office of Immigration;
• have an immigration application in process in another province or territory in Canada;
• have been refused for misrepresentation through any immigration program;
• are living in Canada illegally;
• have been refused admission to, or ordered to leave Canada or any other country or territory;
• are working in Canada without authorization;
• are living in Canada and are out of legal status and have not applied for restoration of status within 90 days of having lost your status;
• are an unresolved or failed refugee or humanitarian and compassionate claimant living in Canada;
• have not been lawfully admitted to your current country of residence;
• are not lawfully residing in your current country of residence;
• have been offered a seasonal, part-time or casual job in Prince Edward Island;
• are in a sales position that is based solely on commission for compensation;
• are self-employed
• are an individual whose job will not be based in Prince Edward Island;
• are an individual whose job will be permanently based from a home or “virtual” office unless meets policy outlined in appendix F
• base your application on a job offer where you are self-employed in Prince Edward Island;
• base your application on a job offer where you are a shareholder in the business; or
• base your application on a job offer where you are intending to start a business and/or become self- employed in Prince Edward Island.
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Employer Requirements - All Streams
The employer is responsible for completing the PEIW-02: PEI Workforce Job Offer Form and confirming the following criteria:
• The company has been in active and continuous operation under current ownership/management in Prince Edward Island for a minimum of two years with identified labour gaps;
• Provide documentation that the recruitment efforts for the intended profession have been unsuccessful within Canada and the position is critical to the operation of the company;
• Employment is full time, non-seasonal with a contract for a permanent position or a minimum length of two years;
• 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 requiring 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;
• A signed employment contract is provided, which includes the terms and conditions of the full time job offer;
• Settlement support is provided to the applicant and the family to help them establish, if applicable; and
• Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is provided, if applicable. Note: Employers must be willing to register with the Federal Employer Portal and pay the Employer Compliance Fee of $230, if the foreign national requires a work permit or should the current work permit expire prior to permanent residency being granted. Federal Employer Portal: The correct LMIA exemption code must be used for a successful work permit application. Applicants with the Province of Prince Edward Island Work Permit Support letter are categorized as “Canada – PT Agreements- R204(c)”, and the LMIA exemption code is T13.
Step 2: Expression of Interest
Individuals who meet program criteria and are interested in applying to the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program must submit a profile in our online Expression of Interest (EOI) system. You can create your EOI account at any time by providing your contact and passport information, including a valid email address. Once your account is created, you may select the Provincial Stream that you would like to apply under and submit your profile for review by the Office. If your profile is selected, you will receive an Invitation to Apply. Priority is given to those who demonstrate the greatest potential to become economically established in PEI. Note: An Expression of Interest profile is not an application; it is an indication of your interest in being considered for our program and confirmation that you believe you meet required criteria. The Office reserves the right to limit intake or make exclusions from Expression of Interest draws.
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Step 3: Invitation to Apply
If you are invited to apply, you will receive an email notification that will include your file number and a link to our Workforce Application Form. You will have up to 60 days from the date of invitation to complete the online application form. After this time, your invitation will expire and you will have to submit a new profile for consideration. You can check the status of your profile at any time by logging into your EOI account. If you decide not to submit your application, you may also withdraw your profile through the EOI system. Please note that you may submit a new profile immediately, but the new profile is not guaranteed another Invitation to Apply. Note: The frequency of Invitations to Apply is based on annual nomination allocations, processing capacity, and provincial priorities. You can find information regarding the invitation schedule on our website: immigratepei.ca
Step 4: Prepare your Application
If you are invited to apply, you must submit your Workforce Application Form electronically and pay the $300CAD fee through PEI’s online service and gather all completed forms and required supporting documentation listed in the checklist (Appendix C). Please answer all questions and sign all forms, where applicable. By signing these documents, you are certifying that all information provided therein, whether prepared by you or not, is complete and true in all respects. If your documents are not in English or French, you must provide a copy of the certified translation and a copy of the original document. Only submit requested documents with your initial application. The Office reserves the right to request additional supporting documents at any time. Note: If there are changes in your circumstances, such as family status, employment, contact information, etc., you must notify the Office immediately. If any changes occur after nomination, you must notify the Office and IRCC.
PEI Job Offer:
PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form
Use of a Representative:
PEIW-03: Workforce Use of a Representative Form
All supporting documents must be provided as one combined portable document format (PDF) file. You will have to scan paper documents into PDF files and convert electronic documents into PDF files and then combine all files into one for submission. Please note that all documents must be clear enough to read and
• documents with images should be scanned in colour;
• text-only documents may be scanned at a grayscale setting to reduce file size;
• scanner resolution should be a minimum of 300 dots per inch;
• no enhancement or editing should be done to a scanned document;
• the total size of the document should be no more than 50 megabytes (MB); and
• the file name of your attachment must be no more than 50 characters. Step 5: Submit Your Application
Payment of the Application Fee will be prompted at the time of the Workforce Application Form submission. Accepted forms of payment are Master Card, Visa, Mastercard Debit and Visa Debit. Your online application will be received by the Office as soon as your payment has been approved. Within two business days you will receive a secure link to upload your supporting documents. Once all your supporting documents have been uploaded in one pdf, your application is considered complete. Applicants can log into their Expression of Interest account for status updates on their file. Should any additional information be required for processing, a program officer will reach out to you or your representative, if applicable. Please note, our office does not post or guarantee progressing times.
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Step 6: Submit Your Nominated Application for Permanent Residency PEI Application Nomination:
If you are selected for nomination by PEI, you must submit your application for Permanent Residency within three months of receiving your nomination certificate. Please remember that you must maintain the conditions of your nomination while you are awaiting a decision on your PR application. IRCC is responsible for the decision on all applications for Permanent Residency. More information on how to submit your application to the federal office can be found on IRCC’s website. PEI Application Refusal:
If you are found non-compliant with the PEI Office of Immigration’s requirements, your application will be refused and a decline letter will be issued. There is no appeal process for refused applications. Processing fees will not be returned. You may choose to submit a new application after six months from the date of the letter and must meet the program criteria at that time. Misrepresentation:
If it is found that you, or any person included in or associated with your application, has directly or indirectly misrepresented or intentionally withheld or failed to submit, material fact(s) or information that induced or could have induced errors in the administration of the program whereas you could have been issued a nomination certificate without having provided truthful and complete information to enable the PEI Office of Immigration to properly assess the application, your application will be refused due to misrepresentation, regardless of your ability to meet any, or all of the eligibility requirements. Applicants who are refused for misrepresentation are prohibited from applying to the PEI Office of Immigration for two years from the date of decision. Step 7: Landing in Prince Edward Island
If you are approved for Permanent Residency by IRCC, you may be contacted for up to five years after landing with a short survey to update your file. PEI Workforce Application Guide
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Appendix A [ Labour Points Grid ]
Within the EOI system, there are six areas with associated points. The maximum points are 100. The Office of Immigration reserves the right to change selection criteria and points at any time without notice.
Workforce
Category
Skilled
Worker
Critical
Worker
International
Graduate
Intermediate
Experience
Occupations in
Demand
Age 15 15 25 15 15
Language 20 20 20 20
Education 15 15 35 15 15
Work Experience 20 20 20 20
Employment 15 15 20 15 15
Adaptability 15 15 20 15 15
Maximum Points 100-***-***-*** 100
*Shaded cells indicate points are not relevant to specific streams. Points for Age are awarded based on the date of birth entered in your account. Age Skilled Worker
in / outside
Canada
Critical Worker International
Graduate
Intermediate
Experience
Occupations in
Demand
18-24 7 7 10 7 7
Over 49 0 0 0 0 0
Maximum Points 15 15 25 15 15
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Appendix A [ Labour Points Grid - Continued ]
Points for Language are awarded based on a submitted language test or, if applying through the Skilled Worker Stream, you may submit the PEIW-02 Workforce Job Offer Form (indicating the employer is comfortable with the employee’s proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks associated with the job position being offered). If evidence of proficiency in both official languages is submitted, you will receive points for each language, to the maximum points available for this question. Your language test must be valid and written within the last 2 years from an IRCC-approved testing institute. The lowest score achieved in the four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) is your score. For example, if you have a 7 in Reading, Writing, and Speaking, but a 5 in Listening, your CLB will be 5. Refer to the Language Test Equivalency Charts on IRCC’s website to determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level.
Language Ability Skilled Worker
in / outside
Canada
Critical
Worker
International
Graduate
Intermediate
Experience
Occupations
in Demand
Employer signed PEIW-02:
Workforce Job Offer Form
20
CLB / NCLC 9 or 10 20 20 20 20
CLB / NCLC 8 17 17 17 17
CLB / NCLC 7 15 15 15 15
CLB / NCLC 6 10 10 10 10
CLB / NCLC 5 5 5 5 5
CLB / NCLC 4 0 0 0 0
Maximum Points 20 20 20 20
Points for Education will be awarded based on the highest level of education completed. Education Skilled Worker
in / outside
Canada
Critical
Worker
International
Graduate
Intermediate
Experience
Occupations
in Demand
Master’s level or PhD from a
graduate school of a college or
university, after completion of a
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
15 15 35 15 15
Post secondary academic
degree (Bachelor) minimum of
three years of study
12 12 20 15 15
Post secondary diploma
minimum of one year of study
10 10 20 15 15
Completion of secondary
school
10 15 15
Maximum Points 15 15 35 15 15
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Points for Work Experience will be awarded based on full time employment. Work Experience Skilled Worker
in / outside Canada
Critical
Worker
International
Graduate
Intermediate
Experience
Occupations
in Demand
More than 6 years 20 20 20 20
4-6 years 15 15 15 15
2-4 years 10 10 10 10
Up to 2 years 0 0 0 0
Maximum Points 20 20 20 20
Points for Employment will be awarded based on work experience and job offer. Employment Skilled Worker Critical
Worker
International
Graduate
Intermediate
Experience
Occupations
in Demand
In PEI Outside
Canada
Working in a permanent position in
PEI with a valid work permit
5 5 5 5
Job offer in PEI related to my
education
10 10 10 10
Foreign qualification verified with
the regulated body in PEI. This is
not an ECA
5 5 5 5 5 5
At least 1 year continuous full time
work experience in PEI
5 5 5 5 5
Job offer in PEI related to my
experience
5 10
I have previous work experience,
gained from an LMIA
5
Maximum Points **-**-**-**-**-**
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Appendix A [ Labour Points Grid - Continued ]
Adaptability points will be awarded based on proof submitted of any of the adaptability factors. Adaptability Skilled Worker
in / outside
Canada
Critical
Worker
International
Graduate
Intermediate
Experience
Occupations
in Demand
Currently have close family
member(s) living in PEI for at
least 12 consecutive months
who are permanent residents or
Canadian citizens
5 5 5 5 5
Spouse/common law partner
and/or dependent child(ren)
have a language ability of
CLB/NCLC 6 or higher in English
or French
5 5 5 5 5
Currently own residential
property in PEI for at least 12
consecutive months
5 5 5
Graduated from a recognized
PEI post secondary institution
5 5 5 5 5
Spouse/common law partner
has at least 3 years of work
experience in the last 5 years
5 5 5 5 5
Dependent child(ren) have
been enrolled in a PEI
educational institution for at
least 6 continuous months
5 5
Maximum Points 15 15 20 15 15
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Appendix B [ Express Entry Points Grid ]
Within the EOI system there are six areas with associated points. The maximum points are 100. The Office of Immigration reserves the right to change selection criteria and points at any time without notice.
Express Entry Stream Express Entry
with a Job Offer
Express Entry
without a Job Offer
Age 20 20
Language 20 20
Education 15 15
Work Experience 15 20
Employment 15 10
Adaptability 15 15
Maximum Points 100 100
Points for Age are awarded based on the date of birth entered in your account. Age Express Entry
with a Job Offer
Express Entry
without a Job Offer
18-24 7 7
25-29 20 20
30-44 15 15
45-49 10 10
Over 49 0 0
Maximum Points 20 20
Points for Language are awarded based on a submitted language test. Your language test must be valid and written within the last 2 years from an IRCC-approved testing institute. The lowest score achieved in the four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) is your score. For example, if you have a 7 in Reading, Writing, and Speaking, but a 5 in Listening, your CLB will be 5. Refer to the Language Test Equivalency Charts to determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level. Language Ability Express Entry
with a Job Offer
Express Entry
without a Job Offer
CLB / NCLC 9 or 10 20 20
CLB / NCLC 8 15 15
CLB / NCLC 7 10 10
Below CLB / NCLC 7 0 0
Maximum Points 20 20
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Appendix B [ Express Entry Points Grid - Continued ] Points for Education will be awarded based
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