Prince Edward Island PNP Draw Invites 86 Eligible Candidates

Prince Edward Island PNP conducted its latest draw on July 19, 2024, and issued a total number of 86 invitations to apply for Canada PR.

The invitations were issued to individuals who are working in the Healthcare and Construction sectors and those who have work permits (expiring before the end of 2024) in the Manufacturing and Professional Service sectors.  

In addition, applicants in the International Graduate stream with a work permit that is expiring before the end of 2024. 

Invitations are issued under the following categories:

• Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations: 2
• Labour and Express Entry Invitations: 84
• Total Number of Invitations: 86 

The minimum score required for Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations is 105. 

The Prince Edward Island PNP program offers aspiring immigrants the chance to receive a nomination from the province, which increases their possibility of obtaining Canada PR. 

The province operates many immigration streams through which the candidates can apply or receive an invitation to apply:

• PEI Express Entry.
• PEI Labour Impact.
• PEI Business Impact.

The Prince Edward Island PNP issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) on a bi-weekly basis, with some exceptions. 

The candidates are selected to receive an invitation based on the following criteria:

• Language: Candidates must have proficiency in English or French language
• Education: Candidates must signify the level and field of education and institution
• Skill and Work Experience: Candidates must also demonstrate their skills and work experience in the related field
• Strategic Priorities: Candidates are required to show attributes that they can immediately join the labour market workforce 
• It is essential for candidates to support themselves with financial stability to reside in Canada
• Other factors relevant to employment prospects 

The PEI immigration pathways depend on Federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. 

Upon receiving a nomination under the PEI PNP, the candidate will get an additional 600 points, which increases their chances of obtaining Canada PR.