Prince Edward Island PNP draw invites 69 immigration candidates

An unscheduled provincial draw on December 1 invited 69 skilled worker candidates to apply for Canada immigration. Invitations were issued through the Labour Impact and Express Entry Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) stream.

Each month, Prince Edward Island publishes a list of provincial draw dates. However, it has recently begun conducting draws outside that schedule.

A total of 1,933 invitations were issued by PEI in 2021, compared to  1,955 in 2020.

In 2021, 1,764 invitations went to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates, and 169 went to Business Impact candidates.

Prince Edward Island Labour Impact Category

1) Skilled Worker Stream

In this employer-driven stream, skilled workers with an employment offer in PEI can be nominated for Canadian permanent residence if they meet the following criteria:

• A full-time job offer from a Prince Edward Island business in an occupation listed under TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 within the National Occupational Classification (NOC);
• Completion of a post-secondary education, with a minimum of 14 years of formal education;
• 21-55 years of age;
• In the past 5 years, at least 2 years of full-time work experience;
• Possess adequate English or French skills to compete for the job;
• A sufficient settlement fund;
• Demonstrated an intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

2) Critical Worker Stream

This category is designed to prevent labour shortages and is open to foreign workers already in PEI with work in critical demand occupations. To qualify, they should meet these requirements:

• 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.
• A minimum of six months’ experience with the Prince Edward Island business offering employment;
• Currently holding a valid Canadian work permit;
• A high school diploma and a minimum of 12 years of formal education;
• In the age range of 21 to 55;
• In the last five years, at least 2 years of full-time work experience;
• Be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in English or French;
• Sufficient settlement funds;
• Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island Business Impact Category

Work Permit Stream

To be eligible for the P.E.I. Work Permit Stream, applicants must obtain a Canadian work permit and work for a P.E.I. business for the specified period of time as designated in a Performance Agreement.

A minimum investment of $150,000 is required after the Performance Agreement is fulfilled, as well as a commitment to manage the business on a daily basis from Prince Edward Island.

Prior to September 2018, Prince Edward Island operated direct permanent residence business streams, but these were closed because of concerns about immigration fraud.