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 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...
Endorsement Application Guidelines for the Atlantic Immigration Program
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...
The Workforce Category is an employer-driven category, designed to help you fill permanent labour shortages and skill gaps in your business by supporting foreign nationals for permanent residency. Am I eligible? For all streams of the Workforce Category, the employer must...
Employer Designation Guidelines for the Atlantic Immigration Program
Prince Edward Island is home to people coming from different ethnic backgrounds, generations and cultural identities. In the public service our goal is to support a work environment that respects and values diversity. Diversity refers to all of the characteristics that make...
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...
You can apply for a Nomination for Permanent Residency through the Critical Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) if you are currently working full-time in PEI. The PEI Critical Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing Island employers...