Prince Edward Island

Business Impact:

PEI is seeking experienced business people and entrepreneurs with the skills needed to help propel its provincial economy forward while creating job opportunities for other Canadian citizens and permanent residents alike.

Critical Worker:

Foreign workers with at least two years of relevant experience in semi-skilled and unskilled occupations may be eligible to apply for the Critical Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP).

international Graduate:

Recent graduates from an approved PEI post-secondary institution who are currently working in the province with a valid Post-Graduate Work Permit can take advantage of the International Graduate program.

Labour Impact:

Skilled workers and recent graduates wishing to permanently settle in PEI can take advantage of one of several Labour Impact streams of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Program (PEI PNP).

PEI PNP Express Entry:

Unlike many other Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, the Express Entry stream of Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Program (PEI PNP) does not require candidates to have a job offer from a PEI employer at the time of submitting their Expression of Interest.

Skilled Worker in PEI:

The Skilled Worker in PEI stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Program (PEI PNP) welcomes foreign workers currently employed in PEI to apply for provincial nomination for a fast-tracked path to permanent residence in order to fill the high demand for skilled positions that cannot currently be met through the local labour force.

Skilled Worker Outside Canada:

Foreign workers who are currently outside of Canada and have received an NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B position from an eligible employer may be eligible to apply for the Skilled Worker Outside Canada stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Program (PEI PNP).

Work Permit:

Individuals wishing to get their feet wet with the realities of living and operating a business in PEI may take advantage of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination Program (PEI PNP) Work Permit Stream.