Prince Edward Island - PEI
January 19, 2023 - PNP Draw
Entrepreneur Stream Invitations : 7
Minimum CRS score Entrepreneur Invitations : 62
Labour and Express Entry Invitations : 216
PNP Draws 2022
January 23 - PEI PNP DRAW SCHEDULE FOR 2022
How often does the Office of Immigration invite people to apply?
The Office of Immigration reviews the Expression of Interest system consistently and will invite individuals to apply to the PEI Provincial Nominee Program each month. The following is the anticipated draw schedule...
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January 20 - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (PEI) PNP DRAW
On January 20, 2022, PEI had the first draw of 2022.
Candidates invited - 132
Minimum score - 72
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December 18 - NEW ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PROGRAM-2021
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the launch of the Atlantic Immigration Program. This new permanent program will officially open on January 1, 2022.
The permanent program retains the 3 features that made the pilot such a success: a focus on employers, enhanced settlement support and a collaborative approach across all Atlantic provinces.
Candidates with a valid endorsement can begin submitting applications for permanent residence under the new program on March 6, 2022.
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December 3 - ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PILOT - CLOSING ON DECEMBER 31, 2021
As of December 31, 2021, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot is closing, and provincial endorsements will no longer be issued. If you have a valid provincial certificate of endorsement, you can still apply for permanent residence under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot until March 5, 2022. The pilot will be replaced with a new program, with details to come.
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October 21 - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (PEI) PNP DRAW - OCTOBER 21, 2021
In this Expression of Interest Draw, PEI invites 9 candidates in the Business Stream and 194 in the Labour and Express Entry Stream.
Total: 204 invitations to apply were issued.
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Also review this link for all the draws to date
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/office-of-immigration/expression-of-interest-draws
September 29, 2021 - PEI PNP Expression of Interest Draws
March 18 - PEI PNP invited 150 Candidates
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations - 10 : cutoff score - 72
Labour & Express Entry Invitations - 140
February 18 - PEI PNP invited 121 Candidates
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations - 19 : cutoff score - 82
Labour & Express Entry Invitations - 102
January 21 - PEI PNP invited 211 applicants
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations - 15 : cutoff score - 80
Labour & Express Entry Invitations - 196
December 17 - PEI PNP invited 195 applicants
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations - 21 : cutoff score - 85
Labour & Express Entry Invitations - 174
November 19 - PEI PNP invited 254 applicants
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations -33 : cutoff score - 92
Labour & Express Entry Invitations - 221
October 15 - PEI PNP invited 211 applicants
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations - 27: cutoff score - 97
Labour & Express Entry Invitations - 184
september 17 - PEI PNP invited 345 applicants
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations - 32 : cutoff score - 102
Labour & Express Entry Invitations - 277
August 20 - PEI PNP invites record number of candidates in Draw
Today, Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued 305 invitations to candidates in Express Entry and Labour Impact stream. Also, 28 candidates in the Business Impact category were invited.
All invited candidates had completed an Express of Interest (EOI) in the province and were living and working in PEI.
August 11 - PEI PNP Draw
Today, Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued eight invitations to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates.
All invited candidates had completed an Express of Interest (EOI) in the province and were living and working in PEI.
July 27 - Prince Edward Island PNP draws update
Prince Edward Island (PEI) PNP invited 312 candidates in June and July. In June PEI held three draws on June 10, 18 and 23, and invited candidates from the Express Entry, Labour Impact stream and the Business Impact stream. The June 23 draw saw an increased in the Business Impact stream as 20 candidates were invited after the last invitation of 10 candidates on February 20, and 13 candidates on January 16.
In July two draws on July 10 and 16 invited candidates from Express Entry, Labour Impact stream and the Business Impact stream. The number of invitations on July 16 saw an increase in the Express Entry Labour Impact stream as 157 candidates were invited, and 29 candidates were invited from the Business Impact stream.
The PEI PNP Express Entry stream is supported with the federal Express Entry system. To be entitled for a nomination, the candidates can apply through the PEI Express Entry stream and needs to:
• Meet the requirements of either the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class or the Canadian Experience Class
• Create an online Express Entry profile
Candidates can apply either through the Labour Impact stream which has three categories – International Graduate, Skilled Worker and Critical Worker and need to have a job offer from a PEI employer.
The Business Impact stream supports applicants who are intent in starting a business in PEI. All candidates require to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to PEI PNP.
July 16 - Prince Edward Island Issued 194 Invitations
The number of invitations issued in the Express Entry and Labour Impact stream was 157, and in the Business Impact stream was 29. The minimum score was 117 points for candidates in Business Stream. The minimum score of the Express Entry stream was not provided. The work permit category is mainly for entrepreneurs who are considering to own and run a business.
The Labour Impact Categeory has three streams: International Graudate, Skilled Worker and Critical worker. Applicants require to submit and Express of Interest (EOI) to be eligibile for nomination in this stream.
July 10 - Prince Edward Island Issued 8 Invitations
The total number of invitations issued in the Express Entry and Labour Impact stream was 8. The province has not provided the details of this draw. These candidates now have the opportunity to apply to be nominated for permanent residency in Canada.
June 23 - Prince Edward Island Issued 91 Invitations
The number of invitations issued was 71 for candidates in Express Express Entry and Labour Impact streams . The minimum score was 117 points f. There were 20 invitations in the Business Impact stream . These candidates now have the opportunity to apply to be nominated for permanent residency in Canada.
June 18 - Prince Edward Island Issued 10 Invitations
The number of invitations issued was 10 for candidates in Express Express Entry and Labour Impact streams. There were no invitations in the Business Impact stream . These candidates now have the opportunity to apply to be nominated for permanent residency in Canada.
June 10 - Prince Edward Island Issued 9 Invitations
The number of invitations issued was 9 for candidates in Express Express Entry and Labour Impact Stream. There were no invitations in the Business Impact stream . This draw supported applications who were working in health care and trucking.
March - April - May - Prince Edward Island Issued 48 Invitations
In the above three months PEI PNP issued 48 invitations to application in the Express Entry and Labour impact categories. There were no invitations issues to applicants in the Business Impact stream.
The draws were focused on the trucking industry and workers in healthcare.
February 20 - Prince Edward Island Issued 153 Invitations
The number of invitations issued in the Express Entry and Labour Impact stream was 143, and in the Business Impact stream was 10. The minimum score was 122 points for candidates in Business Stream. The minimum score of the Express Entry stream was not provided. These candidates now have the opportunity to apply to be nominated for permanent residency in Canada.
January 16 - Prince Edward Island Issued 123 Invitations in First 2020 Draw
Prince Edward Island (PEI) invites 123 candidates in the provinces first draw of 2020 on January 16.
The number of invitations issued in the Express Entry and Labour Impact stream was 110, and in the Business Impact stream was 13. The minimum score was 125 points for candidates in Labour Impact stream. The minimum score of the Express Entry stream was not provided. These candidates now have the opportunity to apply to be nominated for permanent residency in Canada.
The total number of invitations in 2019 was 1,629
• Express Entry and Labour Impact stream - 1,436
• Business Impact stream - 193
The objective of the PEI PNP aligns with the provincial goals of attracting immigrants with the skills, experience and economic means to successfully establish themselves in the province, and provides them with a pathway to permanent residency. Candidates who have their profile in the Express Entry system and have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) are given consideration for provincial nomination.
PEI has two streams for immigration:
1) Labour Impact Stream: a) Skilled Worker category b) Critical Worker category
2) Business Impact Stream: a) Work Permit category
September 19 - PEI PNP issues invitations to Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Work Permit candidates in New Draw
In a recent draw on September 19th, Prince Edward Island (PEI) gave new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination to candidates in its Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact immigration Stream.
A total of 122 invitations were issued to candidates as follows:
1) Express Entry and Labour Impact Stream - 109
2) Business Impact: Work Permit Stream - 13
To enter, through the PEI-PNP Express Entry Program, you need to make a separate Expression of Interest (EOI) profile, and express your interest in the provincial nomination.
Your profile will get an EOI score out of 100 based on education, employment experience, and ability in English or French language. If you get a high score, you will get an invite to apply (ITA) for a provincial nomination through monthly draws.
It is compulsory for candidates in these streams to be residing and working in PEI; or have an appropriate full-time, long-term job offer from an employer in the province, and meet some other requirements.
Those who get a provincial nomination get an extra 600 points toward their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
To date in 2019 PEI PNP has issued 1,031 invitations in the Express Entry and Labour Market Impact streams.
The next draw will take place on October 17, 2019.
August 20 - Prince Edward Island’s latest draw issues 143 Express Entry, Labour and Business invitations
PEI PNP's August 15 draw invited more Express Entry and Labour Impact invitations than last month
The Government of Prince Edward Island sent out 143 invitations to Expression of Interest candidates in the Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact categories of its Provincial Nominee Program.
Candidates who obtain a nomination from the province are awarded 600 additional points towards their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and are effectively guaranteed an Invitation To Apply (ITA) in a subsequent draw from the Express Entry pool.
The 143 invitations were broken down as follows:
· 133 Express Entry and Labour Impact
· 10 Business Impact
The PEI PNP’s Express Entry Category is linked to the federal Express Entry system and allows the province to nominate Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class candidates for permanent residence.
PEI’s Labour Impact category is for foreign nationals with a valid job offer in the province and support from a PEI employer. Candidates in this category may fall under three possible streams: Skilled Worker, Critical Worker and International Graduate. The Labour Impact program is not tied to Express Entry.
The Province also issued 10 invitations to Business Impact candidates with a minimum score of 112 on the program’s points system, under the Work Permit Stream.
Everyone who wants to be considered for a provincial nomination through the Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact categories must first submit an Expressions of Interest (EOI). Eligible candidates in each category are entered into a pool and assigned a score based on the answers provided in their EOI.
An EOI is not an application but rather a way of notifying the PEIPNP that you would like to be considered for a provincial nomination.
The highest-ranked candidates are then invited to apply through monthly draws from each pool.
