Immigrants are choosing Prince Edward Island, bringing needed skills, new ideas and a richness to our social and cultural fabric.
Prospective immigrants with the right skills, education and/or credentials to help grow our workforce may be nominated for permanent residency through the immigration pathways.
For Entrepreneurs
Our Business Category could be for you if you are interested in living in Prince Edward Island with your family, while owning and operating a business.
For Workers & Professionals
Our Workforce Category could be for you if you are interested in working for a PEI Employer, while living in Prince Edward Island. You can find the best fit for your education and experience through our various Workforce streams:
- Critical Workers
- Intermediate Experience
- International Graduates
- Occupations in Demand
- PEI Express Entry
- Skilled Workers already living and working in PEI
- Skilled Workers outside Canada
For Employers
As an employer, staff of the Office of Immigration can assist you to support foreign nationals for permanent residency if you cannot find employees in the local labour market to fill permanent labour shortages and skill gaps for your business.
Support a Worker for Immigration – Workforce Category
PEI Employers may also apply to become Designated Employers under the PEI Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). If you meet program criteria, you may then Endorse your current or potential employees so they can work in PEI and apply to become Permanent Residents.
“When I was hired, my supervisor told me that we are like a small family and it seems to be true. PEI is a very attractive place for us because there are lots of things to do. My son is in swimming and he’s going to try ice hockey.”
– AFM Mursalin immigrated to PEI for a career as junior engineer with Coles Associates.