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The maritime province in eastern Canada, Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2022 so far on September 15.

A total of 147 candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canada Permanent Residency (PR) in this draw.

Out of the total invites issued, 142 went to candidates under Labour & Express Entry category while 5 candidates were invited under the Business impact – Work Permit Entrepreneur category.

In order to receive an invitation in this draw under the Business impact – Work Permit Entrepreneur category, candidates were required to have a minimum provincial score of 85, which is a reduction of 12 points as compared to the last draw held in August 2022.

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest and greenest province. Cradled on the waves of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, PEI is known for the vivid colors of its gently rolling landscape, surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs.

As an island with a small population, the province is home to vibrant and distinct culture. Inhabitants of PEI are often known as “Islanders”. The warm and welcoming nature of the local culture is well-admired not only in Canada but all around the world.

PEI is one of the most cost-effective locations in North America for software development, specialty chemical production, bio-science research, and development activities.

PEI PNP’s Express Entry Category

PEI’s Express Entry Category is for candidates with a profile in the federal Express Entry system, which runs the pool of applicants for three main economic immigration classes- Federal Skilled Trades Class, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Worker Class.

In order to be considered for a provincial nomination, Express Entry candidates first need to submit a separate EOI to the Prince Edward Island PNP.

EOI profiles are given a score based on various factors such as education, work experience, and proficiency in English or French and the highest-ranked candidates are then invited to apply for a provincial nomination through regular draws.

Labour Impact Category

PEI PNP’s Labour Impact Category is not aligned with the Express Entry system and provides foreign nationals with a valid job offer and support from a PEI employer with a pathway to Canadian permanent residence.

Candidates in this category may fall under three possible streams: Skilled Worker (in PEI and outside Canada), Critical Worker, and International Graduate.

Business Impact: Work Permit Stream

The PEI PNP’s Business Impact: Work Permit Stream is for individuals with business ownership or extensive management experience who are interested in owning and operating a business in PEI.

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The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) released details of its monthly immigration draw held on November 18, 2021.

A total of 188 immigration candidates across Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact streams of PEI PNP received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residency.

Out of total invitations issued, 172 went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. Another 16 invitations were issued to Business Impact candidates under the Work Permit Stream.  The Minimum Point Threshold for business impact candidates was 67.

Stream	Total Invitations issued	Minimum Score Requirement
Express Entry & Labour Impact	172	No Info. provided
Business Impact – Work Permit	16	67

PEI PNP’s Express Entry Category is for candidates with a profile in the federal Express Entry system. Express Entry candidates, who would like to be considered for a provincial nomination from the province, need to create a separate Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with the PEI PNP.

Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination get an additional 600 point toward their overall Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which effectively guarantees them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

PEI PNP’s Labour Impact Category is not aligned with the Express Entry system and is designed 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 (in PEI and outside Canada), Critical Worker and International Graduate.

PEI PNP’s Business Impact: Work Permit Stream is for individuals interested in owning and operating a business on the island. This stream also operates on a points-based EOI system.

PEI PNP conducts one immigration invitation round every month. The total number of invitations issued so far this year by PEI is 1,729.

The next PEI PNP draw is scheduled for December 16, 2021.

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The Canadian maritime province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted a new immigration draw under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) on September 16, 2021.

A total of 143 immigration candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residency in this draw.

Out of total invitations issued, 129 went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. Another nine invitations were issued to Business Impact candidates under the Work Permit Stream.  The Minimum Point Threshold for business impact candidates was 72.

PEI PNP’s Express Entry Category is for candidates with a profile in the federal Express Entry system. Express Entry candidates, who would like to be considered for a provincial nomination from the province, need to create a separate Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with the PEI PNP.

These profiles are given a score on the basis of information provided in their EOI based on factors such as education, work experience and proficiency in English or French. The highest-ranked candidates are invited to apply for a provincial nomination through regular draws.

Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination get an additional 600 point toward their overall Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which effectively guarantees them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

PEI PNP’s Labour Impact Category is not aligned with the Express Entry system and is designed 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 (in PEI and outside Canada), Critical Worker and International Graduate.

PEI PNP’s Business Impact: Work Permit Stream is for individuals interested in owning and operating a business on the island. This stream also operates on a points-based EOI system.

The PEI PNP has now invited a total of 1,337 immigration candidates through total 8 immigration draws conducted so far this year.  The next PEI PNP draw is scheduled for October 21, 2021.

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