PEI holds its second-largest PNP draw of the year.

The latest draw brings the total number of invitations issued by Prince Edward Island this year to 1,541.

Prince Edward Island held its scheduled immigration draw on October 21st. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 204 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination.

Most of the invitations, 195, went to Express Entry and Needs Worker candidates. The remaining 9 invitations went to Business Investor candidates with at least 72 points in the province's immigration system.

This is the program's 10th draw this year, bringing the total number of invitations issued so far this year to 1,541.

The PNP programs allow Canadian provinces and territories to select immigrant candidates who meet their labor market needs. The next PEI PNP draw is scheduled for November 18, 2021.

Introduction to PEI PNP Express Entry Immigration

The PEI PNP's Express Entry Category is a PNP program linked to the federal government's Express Entry system. To be considered for this program, applicants need to have a profile in the system.

Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination will have 600 points added to their CRS score and are effectively guaranteed an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the next Express Entry draw.

Required Labor Category

The Essential Impact category is for foreign nationals with a valid job offer in PEI and supported by their employer. It is divided into three streams: Skilled Workers, Critical Workers, and International Postgraduates.

Candidates in this category must also submit an Expression of Interest to be considered for provincial-level nomination.

See more information about KeyApply's PEI essential labor services HERE.

Entrepreneur category

Entrepreneur candidates must meet the province's minimum score requirement to proceed with the application. Scores vary with each draw for invitations.

See more about KeyApply's PEI Entrepreneur service HERE