PEI's Skilled Worker stream under the Provincial Nominee Program allows individuals currently employed by Island employers in high-skilled occupations to apply for permanent residency nomination. The program focuses on sectors facing labour shortages and requires applicants to have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer, relevant work experience, language proficiency, and other eligibility requirements. Applications begin with submitting an Expression of Interest profile, followed by an invitation to apply.

• PEI Provincial immigration pathways depend on federal allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs.
• The PEI Office of Immigration prioritizes skilled workers in sectors such as health care, trades, childcare, and other key industries with labour shortages.
• Individuals in sales and service sectors may not currently receive invitations to apply.
• An Expression of Interest (EOI) is an indication of interest, not an application, and the Office may limit intake or exclude certain draws.
• Applicants must have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a PEI employer in a TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation.
• Applicants must have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years and a valid work permit to work in Canada.
• Applicants must have completed a post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum two years) and be between 18 and 59 years old.
• Language proficiency in English and/or French must be demonstrated by an IRCC-approved test or employer confirmation.
• Applicants must have sufficient financial resources to cover immigration costs and demonstrate genuine intention to settle in PEI.
• Applicants create an EOI profile in the PEI Expression of Interest system; only one active profile is allowed for six months.
• If invited to apply, applicants and employers must complete application forms including the PEIW-02 Workforce Job Offer Form.
• There is no fee to create an EOI profile; a $300 CAD non-refundable fee applies upon application submission if invited.
• Applicants are not required to use an immigration consultant or lawyer, but if used, they must be registered appropriately.
• After nomination, applicants must submit their permanent residency application to IRCC and notify PEI Office of Immigration of any changes.

• Prioritization of skilled workers in high-demand sectors such as health care, trades, and childcare.
• Exclusion or limited invitations for individuals working in sales and service sectors at this time.
• Requirement for applicants to demonstrate language proficiency either by test or employer confirmation.

• Skilled workers currently employed by PEI employers in high-skilled occupations (TEER 0-3) seeking permanent residency.
• Employers in PEI looking to fill high-skilled positions that cannot be filled locally.
• Applicants with valid work permits and legal status in their country of residence.

• Read the Workforce Application Guide.
• Create a profile in the PEI Expression of Interest system with valid identification and email.
• Maintain one active profile for up to six months and update information if circumstances change.
• If invited, submit application forms including employer and applicant forms.
• Pay the $300 CAD non-refundable fee upon application submission if invited.

• Published date: January 13, 2026
• EOI profile remains active for six months.

• https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/office-of-immigration/skilled-workers-in-pei