PEI's Express Entry stream under the Provincial Nominee Program targets skilled workers in sectors facing labour shortages such as health care, trades, and childcare. Eligibility requires meeting criteria for at least one federal economic immigration program and creating a federal Express Entry profile. Applicants must often have work experience with a PEI employer and meet specific work permit conditions. The program involves submitting an Expression of Interest, and if invited, applying for nomination to increase chances of receiving a federal Invitation to Apply for permanent residency.

• PEI Provincial immigration pathways depend on federal allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs.
• The PEI Office of Immigration prioritizes skilled workers in 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) indicates interest but is not an application.
• The Office may limit intake or exclude candidates from EOI draws.
• Applicants must meet requirements of at least one federal economic immigration program: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or Canadian Experience Class.
• Applicants must create a federal Express Entry profile and be in the candidate pool.
• PEI prioritizes candidates living and working in the province with eligible PEI employers, requiring 9 months continuous full-time work experience and at least 4 months remaining on work permit at EOI submission for certain permit holders.
• Applicants must create a profile in the PEI Expression of Interest system and keep information accurate and up to date.
• There is no fee to create an EOI profile; a $300 CAD non-refundable fee applies if invited to apply for nomination.
• Employers must complete a PEI Workforce Job Offer form; applicants must complete applicable provincial forms.
• After nomination, applicants accept nomination via MyCIC and submit permanent residency applications to IRCC.
• Applicants must maintain legal status in Canada and may be eligible for Work Permit Support Letters or Bridging Open Work Permits.
• Changes in circumstances must be reported to PEI Office of Immigration and IRCC.

• PEI prioritizes candidates with work experience in the province and limits invitations for sales and service sector workers.
• Requirement of 9 months continuous full-time work experience with PEI employer and minimum 4 months remaining on work permit for certain applicants.
• Expression of Interest is a pre-application step and not a guarantee of invitation.
• Nomination increases chances of receiving federal Invitation to Apply for permanent residency.

• Skilled workers seeking permanent residency through PEI Express Entry nomination.
• Applicants working in high-demand sectors in PEI such as health care, trades, and childcare.
• Individuals holding valid work permits, including PGWP holders and spousal open work permit holders with PEI employers.
• Employers in PEI offering eligible job offers to foreign workers.

• Create a federal Express Entry profile and enter the candidate pool via IRCC.
• Read the PEI Workforce Application Guide.
• Create a profile in the PEI Expression of Interest system providing identification and contact details.
• Maintain one active profile at a time; update profile if circumstances change before invitation.
• If invited, complete application forms including employer forms and submit nomination application with fee.
• Accept nomination through MyCIC account if selected.
• Submit permanent residency application to IRCC after receiving Invitation to Apply.

• Published date: January 13, 2026

• https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/office-of-immigration/pei-express-entry