Prince Edward Island PNP Issues 168 Invitations in Latest Draw — Focus on Local Workers and International Graduates
On April 17, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) held its
fourth Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year. A total of 168
Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to individuals currently living and
working in PEI under the Labour Impact and Express Entry
categories.
Priority for Workers Already in PEI
This draw focused on candidates who are:
- Living
and working in PEI for at least one year
- Employed
in high-demand sectors like healthcare, trades, and manufacturing
- Recent
international graduates from PEI institutions such as:
- University
of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)
- Holland
College
- College
of the Island
The PEI Office of Immigration is currently prioritizing applicants who already
contribute to the province’s economy and are more likely to stay long-term.
PEI Labour Impact Category – Who Is Eligible?
The Labour Impact Category includes three streams:
- Skilled
Worker Stream
- Critical
Worker Stream
- International
Graduate Stream
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be
between 21 and 59 years old
- Have
a full-time, permanent job offer (or a contract of at least two
years) from an eligible PEI employer
- Meet
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4
- Show
proof of settlement funds
- Meet
stream-specific requirements based on their occupation and education
PEI Express Entry – Additional Requirements
To be considered under PEI’s Express Entry stream,
you need a valid Express Entry profile with Immigration, Refugees and
Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You must also qualify for one of the federal
economic immigration programs:
- Canadian
Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal
Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal
Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
If you're on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) or a Spousal Open
Work Permit tied to studies from outside PEI, you must also:
- Have
at least 9 months of continuous work experience with a PEI employer
- Hold
at least 4 months of validity on your work permit at the time of
submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI)
Note: EOIs are valid for six months and only one
active profile is allowed at a time.
PEI PNP Draw Stats So Far in 2025
So far in 2025, PEI has issued a total of 401 ITAs,
all through the Labour Market Category and PEI Express Entry stream.
These draws continue to reflect the province’s focus on retaining skilled
talent that already lives and works locally.
