New PEI PNP draw invites only from Labor and Express Entry

Surya Rathee
[Published 01 Apr, 2023 | 03:07 AM]
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On March 30, 2023, Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted its fifth invitation round of the year. This latest Prince Edward Island PNP draw was different as it only invited Labor and Express Entry candidates. No Business Work Permit Entrepreneur invitations were issued on the March 30th PEI PNP draw. 

This draw is in line with the proposed PEI PNP draw schedule for the year 2023.

Who was invited?

• Labor & Express Entry: 113 invitations. 

As of now, Prince Edward Island issued a total of 1,603 Labor & Express Entry invitations this year.

Over the last 12 months, the Prince Edward Island PNP has issued a total of 116 invitations to Business Work Permit Entrepreneur candidates and 2,095 invitations to Labor & Express Entry candidates.

• Business Work Permit Entrepreneur invitations over the last 12 months - 5%
• Labor & Express Entry invitations over the last 12 months - 95%

Prince Edward Island PNP: Who is eligible to apply?

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) is a program that allows the province of Prince Edward Island to nominate potential immigrants who have the skills and experience needed to contribute to the province's economy.

To be eligible for the PEI PNP, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Age: Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 59.
• Education: Candidates must have a minimum education level of a high school diploma. However, higher education levels such as bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. are preferred.
• Work experience: Candidates must have at least two years of full-time work experience within the past five years in a skilled occupation related to their field of study or training.
• Language proficiency: Candidates must have at least a minimum language proficiency score of CLB 4 in English or French.
• Adaptability: Candidates must demonstrate the intention and ability to settle and work in Prince Edward Island and be able to adapt to the province's cultural and economic environment.
• Legal status: Candidates must have legal status in their country of residence.
• Funds: Candidates must have sufficient funds to support themselves and their dependents for the initial period of settlement in Prince Edward Island.

In addition to these requirements, candidates must also meet the specific eligibility criteria of the PEI PNP stream they are applying for. You can check your eligibility using our CRS points calculator. Different streams under the PEI PNP include the Express Entry, Labor Impact, Business Impact, and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.