Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has kicked off the year with its first draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the healthcare sector. The invitations were granted through the Labour Impact Category and the PEI PNP Express Entry stream.
What This Article Covers:
- Key details from the latest PEI PNP draw
- Basic eligibility criteria for the Labour Impact Category and Express Entry stream
- Broader trends influencing Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
PEI PNP Draw Results
On January 24, 2024, the PEI PNP held a targeted draw under two specific pathways:
- Labour Impact Category
- PEI PNP Express Entry Stream
A total of 22 ITAs were issued to candidates meeting the eligibility requirements in the healthcare sector. To qualify, applicants were required to either be currently working in PEI or hold a valid job offer within the province’s healthcare industry.
The PEI PNP did not disclose the minimum score required for this draw or provide a detailed breakdown of invitations issued under the Labour Impact Category.
Draw summary
|
Date of draw |
Draw category |
Number of Invitations issued |
Minimum score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
|
24-01-2025 |
Labour Impact/Express Entry |
22 |
N/A |
Eligibility Requirements for PEI PNP Express Entry
To qualify for the PEI PNP Express Entry stream, applicants must:
- Have an active Express Entry profile on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
- Be eligible for at least one of the following federal economic immigration programs:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Additional Requirements for PGWP & SOWP Holders:
If you hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) or Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), you must also:
- Have at least four months of validity remaining on your work permit when submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Hold an education credential from outside PEI or be the spouse/common-law partner of a sponsor.
- Have a minimum of nine months of work experience with a PEI employer.
Base vs. Enhanced PNPs
If you’re applying for permanent residency through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), there are two types of nomination pathways:
- Base PNPs: Candidates apply directly to a province’s immigration stream. If selected, they receive a provincial nomination but must apply for PR separately through IRCC. These are not linked to Express Entry.
- Enhanced PNPs: Candidates with an Express Entry profile can be nominated by a province with an aligned stream. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next Express Entry draw.
Eligibility Requirements for Labour Impact Category
The Labour Impact Category under the PEI PNP includes three streams:
- Skilled Worker Stream
- Critical Worker Stream
- International Graduate Stream
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Qualify for one of the three Labour Impact streams.
- Be between 21 and 59 years old.
- Have a full-time, permanent job offer (or a job offer of at least two years) from a PEI employer in an eligible position.
- Meet provincial settlement fund requirements.
- Demonstrate a commitment to living and working in PEI.
- Meet a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 4 for language proficiency.
Each stream has additional specific requirements beyond these general eligibility criteria.
Macro Trends Impacting PNPs
Canada’s 2025-27 Immigration Levels Plan has significantly reduced PNP admission targets for 2025, which will directly impact the number of invitations issued.
- In 2024, the PNP admission target was 110,000.
- In 2025, the target has been cut in half to 55,000.
These allocated admissions, determined by the federal government, will be distributed across all Provincial Nominee Programs in Canada, affecting nomination opportunities throughout the year.
