Prince Edward Island PNP Latest Draw Issues 48 Invitations

On September 20, 2024, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted its latest draw and invited candidates to apply for Canada PR. It was the first draw of the month, September.   

This draw issued 48 invitations in total under the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur and Labour & Express Entry categories.

• Business Work Permit Entrepreneur: 2
• Labour & Express Entry: 46

However, the minimum score to be considered under the Business work permit entrepreneur category was 97. 

Under the Labour & Express Entry category, the invitations were issued to individuals whose work permits are expiring before the end of 2024 under the transportation and trucking sectors from the Healthcare and Construction sectors. 

In addition, applicants in the International Graduate stream with work permits expiring before the end of 2024.     

The Prince Edward Island PNP program offers aspiring immigrants the chance to receive a nomination from the province, which increases their chances 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) bi-weekly, 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 
• Candidates need 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.