Prince Edward Island's Office of Immigration prioritizes skilled workers in high-demand sectors such as health care, trades, and childcare through the Critical Worker stream of the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Eligible applicants must have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer in PEI, meet work experience and education requirements, and demonstrate intent to settle in the province. The program is employer-driven and requires applicants to submit an Expression of Interest before applying for nomination.

• 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 like health care, trades, childcare, and other key industries facing labour shortages.
• Individuals in sales and service sectors may not currently receive invitations to apply.
• An Expression of Interest (EOI) is required to indicate interest but is not an application.
• The Office reserves the right to limit intake or exclude candidates from EOI draws.
• Applicants must have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a PEI employer in an intermediate skilled position (TEER 4 or 5).
• Applicants must have at least six months of continuous full-time work experience with the PEI employer.
• Applicants must have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada.
• Minimum education requirement is a secondary school diploma.
• Applicants must be between 18 and 59 years old.
• Applicants must have at least two years of full-time work experience or relevant education in the past five years.
• Language proficiency at CLB/NCLC 4 or higher is required with a test from an IRCC-approved institute within the last two years.
• Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover immigration and settlement costs.
• Applicants must demonstrate genuine intention to settle in PEI.
• Changes for Trucking Sector Employees: Since August 19, 2021, applicants under NOC 73300 require at least 12 months of long-haul truck driving experience and a job offer from an eligible PEI employer.
• Applicants must create an EOI profile in the PEI Expression of Interest system and keep it accurate and updated.
• There is no fee to create an EOI profile; a $300 CAD non-refundable fee applies upon nomination application.
• Applicants and employers must complete specific provincial forms during application.
• Work permit holders are responsible for maintaining legal status; a Work Permit Support Letter may be issued after nomination approval to facilitate work permit extension without LMIA.
• After nomination, applicants must apply for permanent residency through IRCC and notify PEI Office of Immigration and IRCC of any changes in circumstances.

• Effective August 19, 2021, trucking sector applicants (NOC 73300) must have at least 12 months of long-haul truck driving experience and a job offer from an eligible PEI employer.

• Skilled workers currently employed full-time in Prince Edward Island in intermediate skilled positions (TEER 4 or 5).
• Employers in PEI seeking to fill intermediate-skilled positions they cannot fill locally.
• Applicants in sectors prioritized by PEI such as health care, trades, childcare, and trucking (with specific requirements).

• Read the PEI Workforce Application Guide.
• Create a profile in the PEI Expression of Interest system with valid identification and contact information.
• Maintain and update the profile as needed; only one active profile allowed at a time.
• If invited, submit the nomination application with required forms and pay the $300 CAD fee.
• Employers must complete the PEIW-02: PEI Workforce Job Offer Form.
• Applicants may complete the PEIW-03: PEI Workforce Use of Representative Form if applicable.
• After nomination, apply for permanent residency through IRCC.

• Published date: November 25, 2025
• Trucking sector policy 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
• https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/office-of-immigration/critical-workers