Dear future neighbour,
On May 15, 2025, the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) released a revised list of designated employers. This update brought in 20 new employers to the program while 14 previously designated ones were removed. With this revision, the total number of designated employers in the province now stands at 364.
See below additional PEI designated employers
- 100367 PEI Inc.
- 100542 PEI Inc.
- 9892788 Canada Inc.
- ALG (PEI) Management Ltd
- Blackbush Beach Resort
- Cardigan Bearing And Steel Ltd.
- CBI Island Health Centre Inc.
- Highfield Construction Company Ltd.
- Jeremy & Joel Holdings Inc.
- KY Home Solutions Inc.
- Larkin Bros Inc.
- Majhail Construction Ltd.
- Maritime Industrial Services 2022 Inc
- Nabuurs Gardens Ltd.
- Oyster Creek Farms Inc.
- PEI Lube Limited
- Precision G&T Engineering
- SpryPoint Services Inc
- Tethys Aquaculture Canada, Inc.
- TopGum Canada Ltd.
PEI has also updated their list taking out some employers that were previously announced.
See below employers no longer on PEI AIP list
1. Island Abbey Food Science Ltd.
2. Pivot Drive Inc.
3. Silver Fox Entertainment Complex
4. Taco Boyz Inc.
5. Taco Boyz II Inc.
6. Whisperwood Villa Inc.
7. Willscott Farm Ltd.
8. Wilmac Construction Inc.
9. WM&M (1993) Ltd.
10. Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island
11. Worklinks Inc.
12. XPY Union Ltd.
13. Yumi Sushi Inc.
14. Z&C Flourish International Ltd.
Eligibility Criteria for the AIP
To qualify for the AIP, candidates must meet several conditions:
- They must secure a job offer from a designated employer located in one of the Atlantic provinces.
- This job offer must be endorsed by the province*.
- Candidates are expected to hold at least a one-year post-secondary credential for jobs classified under NOC TEER levels 0 or 1. For roles categorized under TEER levels 2, 3, or 4, a high school diploma is the minimum requirement.
- They should meet the language requirements: a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 5 is necessary for TEER 0–3 occupations, while TEER 4 requires a CLB of 4.
- Candidates must have either a minimum of one year of work experience or hold a two-year post-secondary credential earned within an Atlantic province.
- Proof of sufficient settlement funds is also required**.
The designated employer takes responsibility for submitting the job offer for endorsement by the provincial government.
The amount of settlement funds needed depends on the size of the applicant’s family.
Understanding NOC and TEER Levels
Canada uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to categorize jobs. This system assigns each occupation a TEER level based on the required Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities. TEER levels range from 0 (most complex roles) to 5 (entry-level positions).
Alternative PR Options Outside Key Sectors
Currently, PEI focuses AIP participation on occupations in the healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Individuals seeking PR through other professions will need to explore different pathways, such as the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) or Express Entry.
Steps for Applying Through AIP
After confirming eligibility—meeting education, language, experience, and financial requirements—and obtaining a valid job offer from a designated employer, applicants will need to:
- Have the job offer endorsed by PEI
- Create a settlement plan
- Submit an application for permanent residency to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Endorsement leads to the issuance of a Certificate of Endorsement, which must be included in the PR application.
Temporary Work Permit Option
Applicants may also qualify for a special two-year work permit while their AIP PR application is under review. This permit enables them to begin working in Canada sooner.
For this, the employer must obtain a referral letter from PEI when applying for job offer endorsement. This letter must accompany the work permit application to be considered valid.
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