Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

Skilled Workers Outside Canada

For workers abroad with a PEI job offer in a TEER 0 to 3 occupation.

• Full-time, non-seasonal offer, permanent or at least 2 years.
• 2 years of work in the last 5; 2-year post-secondary credential.
• CLB 4; age 18 to 59.
• Fee: CAD 300 if selected to apply.

Critical Workers

For workers already employed full-time in PEI in TEER 4 or 5 positions.

• Permanent offer or one of at least 2 years.
• 6 months of full-time work with the PEI employer.
• CLB 4; secondary school diploma; age 18 to 59.
• Fee: CAD 300 if selected to apply.

Business Impact: Work Permit Stream

For entrepreneurs; the only Business Impact route listed on PEI's business forms page.

• Net worth, investment and fee figures: see the official PEI page (not confirmed here).
• Stream rules and invitation activity: confirm on the official PEI page before planning.
• Do not plan around a 2026 invitation.

Occupations in Demand

For workers with a PEI job offer in one of eight listed occupations.

• Full-time, permanent, non-seasonal offer.
• 1 year of full-time related experience.
• CLB 4; secondary school diploma; age 18 to 59.
• Fee: CAD 300 if selected to apply.

Healthcare Workers

There is no separate healthcare stream. PEI prioritises health care in workforce draws.

• Apply under the workforce stream that matches your job.
• Job offer from a PEI employer is required.
• Licensing rules depend on the occupation.
• Check the official draws page for current priorities.

PEI Express Entry

For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool.

• You cannot be nominated unless you qualify for the pool.
• One nomination per applicant; choose one stream.
• Priority for applicants currently working in PEI in a matching position.
• Criteria and fee: see the official PEI Express Entry page.

Costs

• PEI PNP Fee: CAD 300 for the workforce streams, payable only if selected to apply (creating an EOI profile is free); other streams, see the official PEI page
• Federal PR Fee: CAD 1,590 per adult (CAD 990 processing plus CAD 600 right of permanent residence fee); CAD 270 per dependent child
• Biometrics: CAD 85 per person (CAD 170 maximum per family)
• Language Test and Medical: third-party fees vary by provider
• Federal Fees, Single Applicant: CAD 1,675 (PR fee plus biometrics). Provincial and third-party costs above are additional.

Benefits

• Free expression of interest.
• Employer-driven workforce streams.
• Express Entry stream for pool candidates.
• Draws prioritise health care, trades and childcare.
• Small community setting.
• Several pathways to compare.