Prince Edward Island (PEI) offers various immigration streams through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to facilitate the immigration of individuals and families who meet provincial criteria. These streams are designed to support PEI's initiatives related to business and economic development, increasing the supply of skilled workers, boosting the population, and achieving demographic, social, and cultural objectives.

Here are the key streams under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP):

1. **Prince Edward Island Express Entry Stream:**
   - This stream selects candidates already in the federal Express Entry pool for a provincial nomination.
   - A provincial nomination through this stream adds 600 points to a candidate's Comprehensive Ranking arrangement (CRS) score, virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian immigration.
   - There are two pathways: one for candidates with a job offer in PEI and one for those without.
   - Priority is given to applicants living and working in PEI.

2. **Prince Edward Island Labour Impact Category:**
   - This category includes three streams:
     - PEI Skilled Worker Stream
     - PEI Critical Worker Stream
     - Skilled Worker Category

   a. **PEI Skilled Worker Stream:**
      - Requires a full-time employment offer from a PEI business in an occupation classified as NOC (National Occupational Classification) category 0, 1, 2, or 3.
      - Applicants must have completed post-secondary education, have between 21 and 55 years of age, possess at least 2 years of full-time work experience in the past 5 years, demonstrate language proficiency, show sufficient settlement funds, and intend to settle in PEI.

   b. **PEI Critical Worker Stream:**
      - Designed to address labor shortages, it's open to foreign workers already in PEI with employment in specific critical-demand occupations.
      - Requires a full-time job offer in select occupations, 6 months of work experience with the employer offering the job, a valid Canadian work permit, a high school diploma, language proficiency, sufficient settlement funds, and a commitment to settling in PEI.

3. **Prince Edward Island Business Impact Category:**
   - This category has the Work Permit Stream:
     - Applicants must obtain a Canadian work permit, work for a PEI business as specified in a Performance Agreement, invest a minimum of $150,000 in the business, and actively manage the business from within PEI.
     - Previously, PEI operated direct permanent residence business streams, but these were closed in 2018 due to concerns related to immigration fraud.

PEI conducts periodic draws to issue Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) through provincial draws. The specific requirements and criteria for each stream may vary, so candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria for the stream they are interested in and follow the application process outlined by PEI.

It's important to note that immigration programs and criteria can change over time, so staying updated with the latest information from the PEI Office of Immigration is crucial for prospective immigrants.