Supporting a Worker for Immigration

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 validate the following requirements:

• company has been in active and continuous operation under current ownership/management for a minimum of two years with identified labour gaps;
• The company has a history of good workplace and business practices and complies with all applicable federal and provicial laws, regulations, and standards, including but not limited to labour laws, workers' compensation, human rights, occupational health and safety, as well as the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR);
• provide documentation that the recruitment efforts for the intended profession has been unsuccessful within Canada and the position is critical to the operation of the company;
• employment is full‐time, non-seasonal with a contract for a permanent position or a minimum length of two years;
• employment in the intended occupation is consistent with the applicant’s ability to perform the job, based on the applicant’s education, training and/or experience;
• employment terms and conditions meet all applicable provincial and federal employment workplace standards and the comparable industry wage rate;
• employment of the applicant does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or employment disputes;
• employment is in Prince Edward Island;
• employment requiring provincial licensing or accreditation has been verified to ensure the applicant has the necessary credentials to be eligible to work in the occupation in Prince Edward Island;
• a signed employment contract is provided, which includes the terms and conditions of the full‐time job offer;
• settlement support is  provided  to  the  applicant  and  the  family  to  help  them  establish, if applicable;
• Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is provided, if applicable

How do I apply?

While the Workforce Category streams are employer-driven, the bulk of the application process is the responsibility of the foreign national.  The employer must complete the PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form to be submitted with the complete application.

Do I have to pay a fee?

Employers must be willing to register with the Federal Employer Portal and pay the Employer Compliance Fee of $230, if the foreign national requires a work permit or should the current work permit expire prior to permanent residency being granted.

What forms do I need to fill out?

As the employer, you must complete the PEIW-02: PEI Workforce Job Offer Form.