Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEIPNP)

Prince Edward Island Nomination Program (PEIPNP) is designed to attract skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the economic development of the province. Applicants must demonstrate a desire to work in Prince Edward Island.

Skilled Worker Stream

This stream is for skilled workers who are already working on Prince Edward Island or have a job offer from a local employer. The stream is aimed at attracting workers in areas that require high qualifications to meet the needs of the local labour market.

Key requirements include:

• A job or offer of a job with the mandatory condition of full-time employment of an employee in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 specialty for a period of at least two years.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience within the last five years.
• A valid work permit for Canada.
• Age from 18 to 59 years.
• Higher education diploma (minimum two-year program).
• Proficiency in English or French at a level sufficient to perform the job (minimum 4 points on the CLB/NCLC test).
• Financial independence.
• Interest in living and working in Prince Edward Island.

Critical Worker Stream

This program allows PEI employers to recruit workers for intermediate skilled positions (TEER Category 4 or 5). The primary purpose of the stream is to fill critical positions in sectors experiencing labor shortages on PEI.

Key requirements include:

• A permanent full-time job offer from a PEI employer for a minimum of two years.
• A minimum of six months of continuous full-time employment with a PEI employer.
• Valid work permit and legal status in Canada.
• Minimum secondary school education.
• Proficiency in English or French at a level sufficient to perform the job (minimum CLB/NCLC 4).

PEI International Graduate Stream

This stream is designed for recent graduates from Prince Edward Island institutions who wish to remain in the province to work and live. The program helps retain young professionals who have been educated on the island and facilitates their integration into the local labour market.

Key requirements include:

• Full-time employment or a two-year job offer from a PEI employer.
• A valid work permit for postgraduate students.
• Qualification according to TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations.
• Sufficient knowledge of English or French, confirmed by the employer or by the IRCC test (minimum 4 points CLB/NCLC).

Intermediate Experience Stream

The stream is designed for semi-skilled foreign workers who already have some work experience in Canada and are seeking permanent residence in Prince Edward Island (PEI).

Key requirements include:

• Permanent full-time job offer from a PEI employer for a TEER Category 4 position.
• Six months of full-time work experience in Canada obtained on a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Work Permit corresponding to the currently offered position on PEI.
• Certificate of secondary education (school education).
• Age from 18 to 59 years.
• Legal status in the country of residence.
• A valid language test result from an IRCC-approved institution with a minimum CLB/NCLC score of 4.
• Sufficient financial resources to cover all immigration costs and support your adjustment to PEI.

Occupations in Demand Stream

This stream is for workers who have a full-time job offer from a PEI employer in an in-demand occupation. The program is designed to fill vacancies in key sectors of the economy where there is high demand for labor.

Basic requirements:

• Applicants must have a full-time job offer from a PEI employer in one of the in-demand occupations.
• At least one year of experience in a relevant profession.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum level of knowledge of English or French at level 4, according to CLB/NCLC.
• Age from 18 to 59 years.
• Sufficient financial resources to cover all immigration costs and support your stay in PEI.
• Demonstrate intent to reside in PEI.

The list of in-demand professions includes:

• Healthcare aides, patient care assistants, and associated patient care professionals.
• Truck drivers.
• Auxiliary workers in construction.
• Light duty cleaners.
• Other workers in manufacturing, processing and public utilities.
• Logistics and technical workers.
• Machine and equipment operators in the food and beverage industry.
• Industrial butchers and carvers, poultry preparers, and related trades.

PEI Express Entry

This stream is aimed at attracting skilled workers. But unlike many other streams, PEI Express Entry does not require a job offer from a PEI employer at the time of submitting an EOI profile. Candidates are assessed on a points system based on factors such as age, language proficiency, education, work experience, employment, and adaptability.

Basic requirements:

• Create an Express Entry profile and get into the candidate pool. To get into the pool, you need to meet the requirements of one of the programs:
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program. At least one year of continuous full-time employment in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3), high school education, and an appropriate level of language proficiency (CLB/NCLC 7).
  • Canadian Experience Class. Minimum one year of full-time experience in Canada in a skilled trade (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) within the last three years, language proficiency (CLB/NCLC 7 for NOC 0 and A, CLB/NCLC 5 for NOC B), no minimum education requirements.
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program. Minimum two years of full-time experience in a skilled trade (NOC groups 72, 73, 82, 92, 63), job offer in Canada or qualification certificate, and language proficiency (CLB/NCLC 5 for speaking and listening, CLB/NCLC 4 for reading and writing).
• Create a profile in the Expression of Interest (EOI) system at the PEI level. The EOI profile remains active for six months. To create a profile, you must provide a valid email address and passport details.
• PEI Program eligibility:
  • Age from 18 to 59 years.
  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least one year of experience in a relevant profession.
  • Minimum level of knowledge of English or French — CLB/NCLC 4.
  • Demonstration of intent to reside on Prince Edward Island.
  • Sufficient financial resources to cover all immigration costs and support your stay in PEI.

The Prince Edward Island Nominee Program (PEIPNP) has seven different streams. Each of them has its own specific requirements, but all of them are united by common criteria: relevant work experience, sufficient proficiency in the official languages of Canada (minimum CLB 4), proven education, and financial independence. 

Of particular note is the flexibility of the program in terms of professional categories — from highly skilled professionals (TEER 0-3) to mid-level workers (TEER 4-5) in high-demand sectors. This makes PEIPNP accessible to a wide range of potential immigrants with different levels of qualifications and work experience.