Maple News reports that the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has issued 211 new invitations for provincial nomination in its latest draw, held on October 15. This selection round continues the province’s strategy of targeting skilled workers to address local labour market needs.
Of the 211 invitations, the vast majority—184—were extended to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact streams. The remaining 27 were allotted to Business Impact Category applicants who met or exceeded a minimum point threshold of 97 on PEI’s points assessment grid.
The PEI PNP’s Express Entry stream functions as an enhanced pathway, integrated with the federal Express Entry system, which manages the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates selected under PEI’s Express Entry stream can receive an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, significantly boosting their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in a federal Express Entry draw.
To be considered for a PEI nomination through the Express Entry or Labour Impact streams, applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with the PEI PNP. The province uses a unique scoring system to evaluate these profiles, assigning points based on factors such as education, work experience, and language proficiency. Candidates with the highest scores are invited through regular draws.
While the PEI PNP disclosed the total number of invitations issued in this round, it did not specify the exact distribution between Express Entry and Labour Impact invitations, nor the minimum EOI score required for these streams.
Provincial Nominee Programs such as PEI’s play a critical role in Canadian immigration by allowing provinces to select candidates who align with regional economic and demographic priorities. For skilled professionals and entrepreneurs looking to make Canada their home, targeted draws like these offer a valuable path toward permanent residency.
Maple News will continue to monitor PEI’s monthly draws and provide timely updates for candidates exploring immigration opportunities through provincial programs.