In the most recent PEI PNP Draw on March 21, 2024, only 83 new invitations for permanent residency (PR) were issued under the Labour & Express Entry category. These invitations were extended to individuals employed in the healthcare, construction, and manufacturing fields.
Additionally, two invitations were sent out under the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur category.
In the preceding draw on February 29, 2024, PEI PNP granted 24 invitations for permanent residency under the Labour & Express Entry category, specifically targeting professionals in healthcare and construction.
Furthermore, on February 15, 2024, Prince Edward Island issued 121 invitations under the Critical Worker, Skilled Worker, and Express Entry categories, with applicants needing an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of 65 or higher.
PEI PNP Draw 2024 Summary
| Invitation Date | Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations |
Minimum Point Threshold for Business Invitations | Labour & Express Entry Invitations | Total Invitations | Selection Attributes |
| 2/29/2024 | – | – | 24 | 24 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare and construction sectors. |
| 2/15/2024 | 1 | 105 | 121 | 122 | Critical Worker, Skilled Worker, and Express Entry invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum EOI score of 65. |
| 2/1/2024 | – | – | 78 | 78 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare, construction, manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, and early childhood education sectors. |
| 1/18/2024 | 2 | 80 | 134 | 136 | Invitations under the PEI Express Entry, Skilled Worker, and Critical Worker Streams were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum point score of 65. |
How does the PEI PNP Expression of Interest (EOI) process function?
The PEI EOI system gathers essential details about applicants to assess and prioritize individuals who are best suited to meet the economic and labor needs of Prince Edward Island. This assessment is based on various factors including:
- Proficiency in English or French.
- Educational background including level attained, field of study, and where it was completed.
- Levels of skill and work experience.
- Strategic priorities aimed at addressing immediate labor market needs in PEI.
- Other considerations that could affect employment prospects such as having a job offer in PEI or prior work experience in Canada.
What is the schedule for the PEI PNP draws in 2024? Here are the anticipated draw dates:
- April 4, 2024
- April 18, 2024
- May 2, 2024
- May 16, 2024
- May 30, 2024
- June 20, 2024
- July 4, 2024
- July 18, 2024
- August 1, 2024
- August 15, 2024
- August 29, 2024
- September 19, 2024
- October 3, 2024
- October 17, 2024
- October 31, 2024
- November 21, 2024
- December 5, 2024
- December 19, 2024
All The PEI PNP Draws in 2023;
| Invitation Date | Business Work PermitEntrepreneur Invitations | Minimum Point Threshold for Business Invitations | Labour & Express Entry Invitations | Total Invitations | Selection Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | 3 | 92 | 26 | 29 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare, construction, and food processing sectors. |
| Nov 30, 2023 | – | – | 69 | 69 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, and construction sectors. |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 7 | 80 | 134 | 141 | Critical Worker and Express Entry invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum EOI score of 55. |
| Nov 2, 2023 | – | – | 42 | 42 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, and agriculture sectors. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 2 | 80 | 102 | 104 | Critical Worker & Express Entry invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum EOI score of 55. |
| Oct 5, 2023 | – | – | 20 | 20 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare and food processing sectors. |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 4 | 80 | 153 | 157 | Critical worker invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum EOI score of 55. |
| Aug 31, 2023 | – | – | 22 | 22 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, and construction sectors. |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 4 | 102 | 138 | 142 | Critical Worker Invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum EOI score of 50. |
| Aug 3, 2023 | – | – | 58 | 58 | Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, construction, hotel/accommodation, and agriculture sectors. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 9 | 80 | 97 | 106 | Critical worker invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum EOI score of 50. |
| Jun 29, 2023 | – | – | 90 | 90 | |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 4 | 82 | 118 | 122 | |
| Jun 1, 2023 | – | – | 97 | 97 | |
| May 18, 2023 | 3 | 65 | 156 | 159 | |
| May 4, 2023 | – | – | 122 | 122 | |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 9 | 72 | 180 | 189 | |
| Mar 30, 2023 | – | – | 113 | 113 | |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 6 | 52 | 138 | 144 | |
| Mar 2, 2023 | – | – | 46 | 46 | |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 6 | 70 | 222 | 228 | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 7 | 62 | 216 | 223 | |
| Total | 64 | 2,359 | 2,423 |
Where can Prince Edward Island be found?
Prince Edward Island stands as one of the maritime provinces nestled in eastern Canada, renowned for being the country’s smallest province. Situated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, it lies snugly between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Noteworthy for its crimson-sand beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and fertile farmlands, Prince Edward Island offers a distinctive charm.
Charlottetown serves as the provincial capital, celebrated for its delectable seafood, notably lobster and mussels.
Encompassing an area of 5,660 square kilometers, Prince Edward Island is home to a population of 156,947 as of 2019.
