The Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream is an immigration pathway under the PEI PNP aimed at attracting highly qualified foreign workers from around the world. This stream recognizes the valuable contributions that skilled international talent can bring to address labour shortages and drive economic development within the province. Through the Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream, PEI nominates foreign nationals with a job offer from a PEI employer with authorization from the Office of Immigration before issuing a job offer.
By tapping into the global talent pool, this stream enables PEI to supplement its workforce with professionals who possess the specific qualifications and expertise needed to support key industries and sectors. In this article, we will delve into the specifics of the PEI PNP Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream.
Table of Contents
- Eligibility Requirements for the PEI Skilled Worker Stream
- PEI PNP Skilled Workers Outside Canada Labour Points Grid
- FAQs on the PEI PNP Skilled Workers Outside Canada Stream
Eligibility Requirements for the PEI Skilled Workers Outside Canada Stream
To be eligible for the PEI Skilled Worker stream, you must meet the following criteria:
- Employment Requirements: Have a valid full-time, permanent (or minimum two-year) job offer from a PEI employer in a high-skilled occupation classified under the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility (TEER) categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.
- Through this stream, your employer must receive prior authorization from the PEI office before submitting an expression of interest profile on your behalf.
- Work Experience: Possess at least two years of full-time work experience in your skilled occupation within the past five years.
- Legal Status: Maintain legal immigration status in your current country of residence.
- Education: Have completed a minimum two-year post-secondary degree or diploma program.
- Age: Be between 18 and 59 years old.
- Language Ability: Demonstrate sufficient English and/or French language proficiency to perform the offered job, verified by either:
- A recent (within 2 years) official language test from an IRCC-approved institution meeting the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CLB/NCLC) score of 4; OR
- An employer form (PEIW-02) confirming comfort with your language abilities for the job.
- Financial Stability: Have adequate financial resources to cover immigration and travel costs for you and your family to settle in PEI.
- Intention to Reside: Demonstrate a genuine intention to establish permanent residence and settle in Prince Edward Island long-term.
By meeting these requirements, skilled workers from outside Canada can be nominated for Canadian permanent residence through PEI’s Provincial Nominee Program.
PEI PNP Skilled Workers Outside Canada Labour Points Grid
The PEI PNP utilizes a comprehensive Labour Points Grid system to assess and score candidates applying through the Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream. This objective assessment tool evaluates skilled foreign workers based on several key factors that determine their likelihood of successful economic establishment and long-term retention in the province.
The Labour Points Grid covers core factors such as age, language proficiency, education, skilled work experience, and adaptability. It is a ranking based on the total cumulative score, with each factor contributing a maximum point value. This approach enables PEI to identify and nominate the most qualified skilled workers from the global talent pool.
| Factors | Points |
| Age | 15 |
| Language | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Work Experience | 20 |
| Employment | 15 |
| Adaptability | 15 |
| Maximum Points | 100 |
Age
Age points prioritize candidates who can actively participate in PEI’s labour force over an extended period. Here are the details of the factor.
| Age | Points |
| 18-24 | 7 |
| 25-44 | 15 |
| 45-49 | 10 |
| Over 49 | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Language Ability
Proficiency in English or French is critical for workplace integration, with higher points for greater proficiency.
| Language Ability (CLB/NCLC) | Points |
| 9 or 10 | 20 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 0 |
| Employer signed PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form | 20 |
| Maximum Points | 20 |
Education
Education points recognize the value of academic qualifications and specialized training relevant to PEI’s labour needs.
| Education | Points |
| Master’s or PhD | 15 |
| Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years | 12 |
| Post‐secondary diploma of minimum one year | 10 |
| Secondary school graduate | |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Work Experience
Significant emphasis is placed on candidates’ skilled work experience related to their intended occupation in PEI.
| Work Experience | Points |
| More than 6 years | 20 |
| 4-6 years | 15 |
| 2-4 years | 10 |
| Up to 2 years | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 20 |
Employment
The grid awards points proportionately based on the number of years of full-time experience in the same or a similar role.
| Employment | Points |
| Job offer in PEI related to education | 10 |
| Foreign qualification verified with PEI regulated body apart from ECA | 5 |
| Minimum of 1 year of continuous full‐time work experience in the province | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Adaptability
Furthermore, the adaptability factor accounts for various personal circumstances that can facilitate a smoother economic and social integration process, such as family ties to PEI, spousal qualifications, or previous connections to the province.
| Adaptability | Points |
| Have one or more immediate family members residing in PEI continuously for a minimum of 12 months.They must hold either permanent residency or Canadian citizenship | 5 |
| Spouse/common‐law partner and/or dependent child have a language ability of CLB/NCLC 6 or higher in English or French | 5 |
| Has a residential property in PEI for a minimum of 12 consecutive months | 5 |
| Graduated from a recognized PEI post‐secondary institution | 5 |
| Spouse/common‐law partner has a minimum of 3 years of work experience in the previous 5 years | 5 |
| Have one or more dependent children enrolled in a PEI educational institution for a minimum of 6 continuous months | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Ultimately, the Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream shows PEI’s commitment to bringing the power of global talent and expertise to shape a prosperous future for the province. This stream recognizes the immense value that global human capital can bring to PEI’s economic development. Candidates who are currently employed by a PEI employer can go for PEI Skilled Worker in Canada Stream.
By leveraging a comprehensive, points-based system that evaluates factors such as age, language proficiency, education, work experience, and adaptability, the Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream ensures that the province nominates candidates with the greatest potential for successful economic establishment in the PEI PNP Draws.
FAQs on the PEI PNP Skilled Workers Outside Canada Stream
1. Do I need a job offer from a PEI employer to apply for the Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream?
A. Yes, having a valid full-time, permanent (or minimum 2-year) job offer from a PEI employer in an eligible high-skilled occupation (TEER 0-3) is a key requirement. Additionally, your employer must receive prior authorization from the PEI immigration office before issuing you the job offer.
2. What are the minimum language requirements for the Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream?
A. You must demonstrate sufficient English and/or French proficiency to perform the duties of the job offered. You must provide proof of your language ability through an approved language test with a minimum CLB/NCLC 4 score within the last 2 years, or have your employer complete and submit a specified form confirming your language skills.
3. Is there an education requirement beyond high school for Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream?
A. Yes, candidates must have completed a minimum of a 2-year post-secondary degree or diploma program to qualify under the Skilled Worker Outside Canada stream.
4. How many years of skilled work experience do I need for the Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream?
A. You must have at least 2 years of continuous, full-time work experience in the same skilled occupation as the PEI job offer, obtained within the last 5 years.
5. What other factors are considered in the Labour Points Grid for the Skilled Workers Outside Canada stream?
A. In addition to employment, language, education and work experience, points are awarded for age and adaptability factors.
Also read,
