Created in January 2025, this form must be completed and submitted by any Immigration Representative that would like to submit Expressions of Interest OR Applications to the PEI Office of Immigration under the Work Permit Stream of the Business Category.
The purpose of this review of the PEI PNP Business/Entrepreneur Streams is to identify immigration programs for entrepreneurs that best align with PEI’s provincial objectives related to retention, rural development, business succession planning and population growth.
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...
Policies adhered to by the Prince Edward Island Office of Immigration regarding the Provincial Nominee Program.
Ranjit & his wife, Priya, immigrated from Dubai; looking for stability and a quality post-secondary education for their daughter. Ranjit has found both personal and business support in the PEI community and has started a franchise marketing business, Instant Imprints. He...
Anne and Alex Jamieson wanted to immigrate to Canada for many years. After a few vacations to PEI, and meeting many great friends, they decided to make the move and open their own Cider business. The welcoming and friendly people in PEI have helped put them at ease and make their...
Endorsement Application Guidelines for the Atlantic Immigration Program
The PEI Workforce Represntative Registration form should be completed once by any Representative that would like to submit a PEI PNP Workforce Application for Nomination for one of their clients. Please note, this form need only be submitted to the PEI Office of Immigration once...
Are there any requirements to become an Approved Business Representative? All Representatives must meet the following criteria before approval: The individual must be a registered Immigration Consultant with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC); or The...