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The Atlantic Immigration Program is an employer-driven, federal immigration program designed to help fill permanent labour shortages and skill gaps in your business by supporting skilled foreign workers and international graduates for permanent residency. How do I apply? To be eligible to endorse a foreign national, you must first be a PEI Designated Employer. If you are not currently Designated by the Province of PEI, please visit the Employer Designation Application page for more information. A Designated Employer should complete the online AIP Endorsement Application by clicking "Apply Now"...

The PEI Office of Immigration is currently experiencing a high volume of applications to the Atlantic Immigration Program and has recently received a reduction in allocations from the Federal government. PEI provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The Province is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in PEI’s higher-demand sectors. As a result of these factors, at this time PEI is limiting applications to the Atlantic Immigration Program to workers in the healthcare, construction...

To review eligibility criteria for your specific Workforce Stream, please visit one of the following pages: Critical Workers International Graduates Skilled Workers in PEI Skilled Workers outside Canada Intermediate Experience Occupations in Demand PEI Express Entry What do I need to apply to the Workforce Category? You must have a valid Invitation to Apply from the PEI Office of Immigration with an assigned File Number. If you do not have an Invitation to Apply, please review our Expression of Interest system to determine if you’re eligible. Once you have been invited to apply, it’s...

If you are an Internationally Education Nurse (IEN) who has been hired by a PEI healthcare employer and has immigrated to PEI for work as a Registered Nurse, Provisional Class Registered Nurse, or a Licensed Practical Nurse, you may be eligible to be reimbursed on the fees listed in the below table. Use the online form below to apply for reimbursement and submit documentation. Note: You must sign and submit a 3,900 working hours Return in Service Agreement if you are approved for reimbursement through the program. What fees are eligible for reimbursement? Type of Fee Maximum Reimbursement...

If an employer plans to provide housing for seasonal agricultural workers, the dwelling must be inspected prior to the workers arrival. In PEI, inspections are most often completed by an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) with Environmental Health. Inspections may also be completed by an approved third party. The dwelling must meet health and safety requirements prior to Service Canada processing the permit to hire seasonal agricultural workers. If your accommodation is ready, use the online form below to request an inspection. This form is also available to download in PDF format. What do I...

Government collects personal information, usually through application forms for programs and services. If you believe a government department has inaccurate personal information about you, the FOIPP Act allows you to formally request a correction to this information. For example, if you believe a government department has your age listed incorrectly, you may use this form to request that your age be corrected. Correcting information through this process requires you to supply specific details about the information that needs to be corrected, and why. You will need to provide proof to support...

Prince Edward Island is excited to announce the launch of Pathways to Teach Canada. This new service is the single-entry point and the first step for internationally educated teachers interested in obtaining a teaching certificate in participating provinces and territories, including Prince Edward Island. Pathways to Teach Canada offers a streamlined process, enabling internationally educated teachers to have their credentials and language competency evaluated and sent to one or more participating provinces or territories where they want to apply for certification. Here is the new simplified...

Beginning in the fall of 2024, the Marion L. Reid Grant will provide funding for PEI residents who are enrolled in eligible health care programs at universities and colleges across Canada. Though most of the eligible programs of study are only available off-island, UPEI's Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner programs are also eligible for this grant. How does the Marion L. Reid Grant work? If you are an eligible student, you will receive the grant each academic year while attending post-secondary studies in an eligible health care program up to a maximum of four (4) academic years. You can...