Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

Eligibility Skills

(A Gist About the Steam): This stream is only for those who have a Job Offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador or who is working on a work visa and foreign nationals are nominated by the province.

• Meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs:
  1. Federal Skilled Worker Program
  2. Federal Skilled Trades Program
  3. Canadian Experience Class
• Create an EE Profile and be placed in the pool of candidates.
• There are two pathways to permanent residency through the PEI Express Entry Category, depending on if you have a job offer in PEI or not. Priority will be given to applicants that are living and working in PEI.
• There is no fee to create an Expression of Interest profile. If you are selected to apply for nomination by PEI, there is a non-refundable fee of $300 CAD which must be submitted via electronic transfer with your application.
• If you are selected for nomination by PEI, you must then accept the nomination through your My CIC account online. After you are Invited to Apply by IRCC you must submit an electronic application for permanent residency with all supporting documentation and fees through your My CIC account. IRCC is responsible for the decision on all applications for Permanent Residency.
• If there are changes in your circumstances, such as family status, employment, contact information, etc., you must notify the Office of Immigration immediately. You are required to work with one employer until you receive Permanent Residency status. If any changes occur after nomination, you must notify the Office of Immigration and IRCC immediately.

The Skilled Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill high-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market, if you are currently employed by an Island employer.

Eligibility Skills

1. Have a full-time non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in a high skilled occupation level O, A, or B.
2. Have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years.
3. Have a valid work permit to be working in Canada.
4. Have a legal status in country of residence.
5. Have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year program).
6. Age in-between 18 to 59.
7. Have sufficient financial resources for the applicant and family to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses).
8. English or French language ability with CLB/NCLC 4 or else if the employer is comfortable with the employees English or French proficiency Language test non mandatory.

There is no fee to create an Expression of Interest profile. If you are selected to apply for nomination by PEI, there is a non-refundable fee of $300 CAD which must be submitted via electronic transfer with your application.

If you are interested to permanent residency in Prince Edward Island, Individuals are selected for nomination based on their intention to live and work in PEI and their economic ability to establish here. Priority will be given to entrepreneurs and to individuals qualified to work in areas with identified skill shortages in the PEI labour market.

Skilled Workers outside Canada

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.

Eligibility Skills

• Have a full-time non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in a high skilled occupation level O, A, or B.
• 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 a legal status in country of residence.
• Have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year program).
• Age in-between 18 to 59.
• Have sufficient financial resources for the applicant and family to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses).
• English or French language ability with CLB/NCLC 4 or else if the employer is comfortable with the employees English or French proficiency Language test non mandatory.

The PEI Critical Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill intermediate-skilled positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.

Eligibility Skills

1. Have a full-time non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in a intermediate skilled position level C or D.
2. Have worked a minimum of 6 months full-time for the PEI employer.
3. Have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada.
4. Possess a minimum education of secondary school diploma.
5. Age in-between 18 to 59.
6. Have sufficient financial resources for the applicant and family to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses).
7. English or French language ability with CLB/NCLC 4 or else if the employer is comfortable with the employees English or French proficiency Language test non mandatory.

AIPP designed to fill permanent labour shortages and skill gaps in your business by supporting foreign nationals for permanent residency. There are three different streams which aim to address different needs. The Atlantic High Skilled Program allows attracting highly skilled individuals, the Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program allows attracting semi-skilled individuals, and the Atlantic International Graduate Program allows attracting recent graduates from Atlantic Canada post-secondary institutions, there are no fees payable.

Eligibility Skills

• Want to hire full-time, non-seasonal, international candidates.
• Be in good standing with provincial and federal standards.
• Proof of funds.
• Understand and agree to the reporting requirements for the program.

If you graduated from a publicly-funded PEI post-secondary institution, the International Graduate stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers to fill positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market.

Eligibility Skills

• Have a post-secondary degree or diploma from a publicly-funded Prince Edward Island institution.
• Have a full-time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer.
• Have a valid post-graduate work permit and legal status in Canada.
• Age in-between 18 to 59.
• Have sufficient financial resources for the applicant and family to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses).
• Possess sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered.