The PEI International Graduate Stream is one of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) streams. It offers an excellent opportunity for recent international students who graduated from the province to apply for a nomination. PEI International Graduate Stream also requires such graduates to have a job offer of at least 2 years in length.
If a graduate meets the requirements and is picked by the PEI PNP, the province will nominate them, and they may apply for permanent residency in Canada subsequently.
NOTE:
- For applicants – This is an employer-driven stream, and hence, to be able to apply for nomination, you must have a job offer first.
- For employers – You must issue a job offer to an international graduate when you are unable to hire locally.
Learn more about how to immigrate to Prince Edward Island via International Graduate stream, what are its eligibility requirements for a nomination and other tid-bits.
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What makes me eligible for PEI International Graduate Stream?
To be eligible for PEI International Graduate Stream, an applicant must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
- The graduate needs a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and be legal in Canada
- They must have completed their graduation from a publicly-funded educational institution in the province
- They need to possess a job offer which could either be permanent (i.e. not have an end date), or the job offer must last for a minimum of 2 years
- Job offers must be from an employer in the province
- The applicant must be available for an interview with the Office of Immigration’s staff
- In case their job offer is in a high-skilled occupation (NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3), the applicant must have adequate English or French language skills to carry out their tasks offered
- If the job offer is in NOC TEER category 4 or 5, they must score at least CLB or NCLC 4
- The applicant must be aged between the years 18 and 59
- They must have intentions to settle down in the province
- They must be able to demonstrate required proof of funds
How can I apply for nomination via PEI International Graduate Stream?
The step-by-step guide to apply for nomination through the PEI International Graduate Stream is provided below:
| Step 1 | The applicant, along with their employer, must meet all the stream requirements. The employer providing the job offer should be registered with the Federal Employer Portal too. |
| Step 2 | After the applicant is sure they meet the eligibility criteria of PEI International Graduate stream, they need to create an Expression of Interest (EOI). They will not be charged any fees for submitting an EOI as it is not an application but just a way to show interest to the province. |
| Step 3 | If PEI PNP selects you to apply for a nomination, they will send you an Invitation to Apply (ITA). After receiving an ITA, you have a 60-day deadline to submit a completed nomination application. |
| Step 4 | Submitting a nomination application will cost you CAN $300. Along with the documents, you need to upload necessary documents and fill the required forms. |
| Step 5 | If PEI PNP approves your application, you will become a provincial nominee and can apply for permanent residency. |
| Step 6 | PR applications are handled by IRCC and so, you must submit a completed PR application within 3 months of being nominated. |
| Step 7 | If IRCC accepts your Canada PR application, you can fly to Canada and come to settle in Prince Edward Island. |
PEI International Graduate Stream – Document Checklist
The document checklist to submit for a nomination through the PEI International Graduate Stream:
- Adoption papers
- Job offer letter
- Birth certificate
- Death certificate
- Reference letters
- Divorce certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Language test results
- Passport pages scanned
- Bank statements of past 6 months
- Academic credentials gained in Canada
- Copies of temporary residency documents
- Proof that a family member lives in the province
And, that’s it about the PEI International Graduate Stream. In case you need any more information about the stream, give us a call today and secure your pathway to Canada.
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