The PEI Office of Immigration is selecting skilled workers in sectors facing labour shortages such as health care, trades, and childcare. Applicants must have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a PEI employer authorized by the Office of Immigration, meet language proficiency, work experience, education, and age requirements. An Expression of Interest (EOI) is required to be considered for nomination. Successful nominees receive a nomination certificate to apply for permanent residency with IRCC.

• PEI immigration pathways depend on federal allocations, application volumes, and labour market needs.
• Priority is given to skilled workers in health care, trades, childcare, and other key industries.
• Sales and service sector workers may not receive invitations to apply currently.
• Expression of Interest (EOI) indicates interest but is not an application.
• The Office may limit intake or exclude candidates from EOI draws.
• Skilled Worker Stream allows recruitment outside Canada with employer authorization.
• Approved applicants receive a Work Permit Support Letter to apply for a work permit.
• Eligibility requires a full-time, non-seasonal job offer in TEER 0-3 occupations with employer authorization.
• Applicants must have at least two years of full-time work experience in the last five years.
• Applicants must have legal status in their country of residence and a post-secondary diploma or degree (minimum two years).
• Applicants must be aged 18 to 59 and demonstrate sufficient English or French language ability (CLB/NCLC 4 or employer confirmation).
• Applicants must have sufficient financial resources to cover immigration costs and intend to settle in PEI.
• Applicants create an EOI profile online and may update it if circumstances change before invitation.
• There is no fee to create an EOI profile; a $300 CAD non-refundable fee applies upon nomination application.
• Employers must complete the PEIW-02 Workforce Job Offer Form; applicants complete applicable provincial forms.
• Use of an immigration consultant or lawyer is optional but must be registered if used.
• After nomination, applicants apply for permanent residency with IRCC and must notify PEI Office and IRCC of any changes.
• Nominees must work with the nominating employer until permanent residency is granted.

• PEI Office of Immigration prioritizes skilled workers in specific sectors based on labour market needs and federal allocations.
• Employer authorization required prior to submitting an Expression of Interest profile.
• Expression of Interest system used to manage candidate selection and intake limits.

• Skilled workers outside Canada seeking permanent residency in PEI through the PEI Provincial Nominee Program.
• Employers in PEI authorized to recruit skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
• Applicants with job offers in TEER 0-3 occupations in PEI.

• Read the PEI Workforce Application Guide.
• Create an Expression of Interest profile online with valid identification and email.
• Ensure only one active profile at a time; update profile if circumstances change before invitation.
• If invited, submit application forms along with employer-completed forms and pay the $300 CAD fee.
• Employers must complete PEIW-02 Workforce Job Offer Form; applicants complete applicable provincial forms.
• After nomination, apply for permanent residency with IRCC.

• Published date: January 13, 2026
• Expression of Interest profiles remain active for six months.

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