The PEI Occupations in Demand stream assists employers in the province hire international workers in job positions which are hard to fill locally. Foreign workers are selected to work in particular occupations if they meet all the eligibility criteria and have received a job offer.

The PEI Occupations in Demand stream helps employers in Prince Edward Island recruit talent from outside the country when they are facing difficulties finding them locally. Occupations in Demand stream is one of the five PEI PNP streams, and is also an employer-driven stream.

An employer-driven stream lets candidates apply to it for a provincial nomination only when they receive a job offer from an employer. Once a candidate becomes a nominee, they can apply for Canada PR.

PEI Occupations in Demand Stream: Eligibility Criteria

Meet all the eligibility criteria to qualify for PEI Occupations in Demand stream for a nomination.

Their age should be between the ages of 18 and 59 years
Have completed at least high school
The applicant must have intentions to live in PEI
They must demonstrate enough financial resources
Have required language skills – CLB or NCLC 4
Have a permanent job offer (must last at least 1 year)
Job offer must be issued by a PEI employer
Must have a job offer in one of the following NOC codes:

NOC Code	Job Title
33102	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
73300	Transport truck drivers
75110	Construction trades helpers and labourers
65310	Light duty cleaners
95109	Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
75101	Material handlers
94140	Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
94141	Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers

Other than the applicant, the employer also needs to meet the following requirements:

Their company must be actively operating for the past 2 years in PEI and facing labour gaps
Must offer a job that is permanent or will last at least 2 years
Must demonstrate they have been unable to hire locally
They need to offer a job in the province
The applicant must be able to perform the tasks required. They must have the necessary skills, training and experience to carry out the job offered
The employer must offer a job that doesn’t hinder with existing bargaining unit agreements or employment disputes
In case the applicant requires an LMIA, the employer must provide it
Employment terms and conditions need to meet the provincial and federal employment standards
If the job requires it, the applicant must have license and credentials to perform the tasks
They must provide settlement support to the applicant and their dependents
Offer the applicant an employment contract with all the terms and conditions

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Document Checklist – PEI Occupations in Demand Stream

The complete document checklist of Occupations in Demand stream of Prince Edward Island is available below.

Copies of passport pages
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate
Divorce certificate
Death certificate
Adoption papers
Language test results
Proof of a family member living in PEI
Academic credentials
Employment reference letters
Bank statements of last 6 months

You do not need to provide each document listed above. Other than the above listed documents, you may be required to provide more documentation. Keep in mind that these documents must either be in English or French. However, if your documents are in any other language, get them translated by verified translators and submit both the translated version as well as the original document.

Step-By-Step Nomination Application Process of Occupations in Demand Stream

Here are the steps by which you can apply for the Occupations in Demand stream for a nomination and then PR.

Step 1	Meet the PEI Occupations in Demand stream requirements. The applicant and the employer need to meet all requirements.
Step 2	After receiving a job offer, the applicant needs to create an Expression of Interest (EOI). An EOI is a demonstration of interest that the applicant wants to settle in Prince Edward Island.
Step 3	Once PEI PNP selects the EOI, they will issue an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to the applicant.
Step 4	Within 60 days of being invited, the applicant has to apply for a nomination.
Step 5	The applicant will complete the nomination application and pay CAN $300 to submit it
Step 6	PEI PNP will take the decision upon the application. If it’s approved, the applicant will become a provincial nominee
Step 7	Within 3 months of becoming a nominee, they need to apply for permanent residency and submit a completed application to IRCC.