Details of PEI PNP latest draw 2021

Prince Edward Island has invited economic class immigration candidates in a recent draw held on March 18. It has issued 150 invitations through all streams of PEI PNP.  PEI has invited candidates through the Express Entry, Business Impact, and Labor Impact categories of its PNP. The province sent a total of 140 invitations to Labor Impact and Express Entry candidates and the remaining 10 to Business Impact candidates with a minimum provincial score of 70 points only. 

Immigration Categories of Prince Edward Island PNP

• Express Entry Category

The PEI Express Entry immigration category is linked with the federal government’s express entry system. To receive a provincial nomination from Prince Edward Island, express entry candidates have to create an Expression of Interest profile separately for the PEI PNP. Then, the highest-scoring candidates in the PEI’s points grid are invited by the province to apply for a provincial nomination. In the latest PEI PNP draw, the province has neither disclosed the minimum EOI score that was needed to receive an invitation nor the number of invitations issued. 

• Labor Impact Category

If foreign nationals have a job offer from an employer based in PEI, they can apply through the Labor Impact Category. There are three streams in this category – International Graduate, Skilled Worker, and Critical Worker.

• Business Impact Category

This category had a share of 10 invitations. The candidates required a minimum score of70 in the latest draw. Provincial Nominee Programs help Canadian territories and provinces to select skilled immigrants who can meet the labor market demand. Canada is targeting to welcome 80,800 immigrants under the PNP this year Find out if you are eligible for any Canadian immigration programs