Prince Edward Island (PEI) held its largest Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) draw of the year on April 17, issuing 168 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency.
This draw focused on individuals who have been living and working in PEI for at least one year, particularly in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, trades, and manufacturing. International graduates from the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de l’Île were also prioritized in this round.
This draw brings the total number of ITAs issued by PEI in 2025 to 401, all through the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams.
The next PEI PNP draw is scheduled for May 15, 2025.
PEI PNP Immigration Draw
| Date | Category | Invites Issued | Minimum Score |
| 17-04-2025 | Labour Impact/Express Entry | 168 | N/A |
Prince Edward Island Express Entry Stream
PEI’s Express Entry category operates by considering candidates already in the federal Express Entry Pool for a provincial nomination.
Such a nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and effectively guarantees an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian immigration.
The PEI Express Entry Category features two pathways to Canadian permanent residence, one for candidates with a job offer and one for those without.
Prince Edward Island Labour Impact Category
1) Skilled Worker Stream
This employer driven stream allows skilled workers with an employment offer in PEI to be nominated for Canadian Permanent residence if they meet the following criteria:
- A full time employment offer from a Prince Edward Island business in an occupation classified as TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC);
- Completion of a post-secondary education, with a minimum of 14 years of formal education;
- Between 21 and 55 years of age;
- At least 2 years of full time work experience in the past 5 years;
- Sufficient proficiency in English or French to occupy the employment offered;
- Sufficient settlement funds;
- Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.
2) Critical Worker Stream
This category is designed to resolve labour shortages and is open to foreign workers already in PEI with employment in specific critical demand occupations. The primary criteria for nomination are:
- A full time offer of employment from a Prince Edward Island business in one of the following occupations:
- Truck driver;
- Customer service representative;
- Labourer;
- Food & beverage server;
- Housekeeping attendant.
- 6 months of work experience with the Prince Edward Island business offering employment;
- Current valid Canadian work permit;
- High school diploma and minimum of 12 years of formal education;
- Between 21 and 55 years of age;
- At least 2 years of full-time work experience in the past 5 years;
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in English or French language;
- Sufficient settlement funds;
- Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.
