Prince Edward Island's Critical Worker stream under the Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) allows full-time workers in PEI to apply for permanent residency nomination if they have a valid job offer in intermediate-skilled positions. The program focuses on sectors facing labour shortages such as health care, trades, and childcare. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria including work experience, education, language proficiency, and intention to settle in PEI. The application process involves submitting an Expression of Interest profile and, if invited, completing a nomination application with employer support.

• PEI Provincial immigration pathways depend on federal allocations, application volumes, and labour market needs.
• The PEI Office of Immigration prioritizes skilled workers in sectors like health care, trades, childcare, and other key industries with labour shortages.
• Sales and service sector workers may not currently receive invitations to apply.
• An Expression of Interest (EOI) is an indication of interest, not a formal application, and the Office may limit intake or exclude some EOIs.
• The Critical Worker stream is employer-driven and targets intermediate-skilled positions (TEER 4 or 5) that local markets cannot fill.
• Applicants must have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a PEI employer, at least six months continuous work experience with that employer, valid work permit, secondary education, language proficiency (CLB/NCLC 4), and demonstrate intent to settle in PEI.
• Applicants in the trucking sector must have at least 12 months long haul truck driving experience and a job offer from an eligible PEI employer.
• Applicants create an EOI profile online and, if invited, submit a nomination application with employer forms.
• There is no fee to create an EOI profile; a $300 CAD non-refundable fee applies upon nomination application submission.
• Work Permit Support Letters may be issued after nomination approval to support work permit applications without LMIA, restricted to the nominating employer.
• After nomination, applicants must apply to IRCC for permanent residency and notify PEI Office of Immigration and IRCC of any changes in circumstances.

• Since August 19, 2021, trucking sector applicants under NOC 73300 require 12 months long haul driving experience and job offers from eligible PEI employers.

• Skilled workers currently employed full-time in PEI in intermediate-skilled positions (TEER 4 or 5) with a valid work permit.
• Employers in PEI seeking to fill intermediate-skilled positions they cannot fill locally.
• Applicants in sectors with labour shortages such as health care, trades, childcare, and trucking.

• Read the PEI Workforce Application Guide.
• Create an Expression of Interest profile in the PEI EOI system with valid identification and email.
• Wait for an invitation to apply; if invited, submit nomination application forms including employer forms.
• Pay the $300 CAD non-refundable application fee upon submission.
• If nominated, apply for permanent residency to IRCC with the nomination certificate.

• Published November 25, 2025
• Trucking sector requirement effective August 19, 2021

• https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/office-of-immigration/critical-workers
• https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/office-of-immigration/critical-workers