Prince Edward Island PNP held the largest provincial draw ever

Prince Edward Island released details of two Provincial draws in August. One of them was the biggest draw the program had ever seen.

After sending out just eight invitations to Express Entry and Labor Impact applicants on August 11, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) distributed 305 invitations to applicants across all streams on August 20.

Of the 305 invitations issued, 28 went to Business Impact candidates. The remaining 227 invitations were sent to Express Entry and Labor Impact applicants, although the Prince Edward Island PNP does not provide a breakdown of the number of invitations issued in each of these. these categories.

Prince Edward Island PNP said those invited in August said they currently live and work in the province. Applicants were invited if they had filed an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile before June 2020.

PEI PNP Express entry category

The Express Entry category of the Prince Edward Island PNP is aligned with the Government of Canada’s Express Entry system.

Express Entry manages applications for three categories of economy class immigration: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

Eligible applicants receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for their age, work experience, education, and language skills in English and French.

Express Entry applicants who receive a provincial nomination receive an additional 600 points for their CRS score and are effectively guaranteed an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

To be considered for a Prince Edward Island provincial nomination, Express Entry candidates must create an EOI profile with the PEI PNP.

EOI profiles are awarded points based on the province’s unique points grid. The highest-rated applicants are then invited to apply through monthly draws.

Prince Edward Island PNP did not provide a breakdown of the number of Express Entry and Labor Impact applicants that were invited, nor the minimum EOI score required for each category.

Categories under PEI PNP

The Impact on Work category is intended for foreign nationals who have a valid job offer in Prince Edward Island and who have the support of their employer. It is divided into three components: Skilled worker, Critical worker, and International graduate.

Applicants in this category must also submit an EOI profile to be considered for a provincial nomination in the Impact on Work category.

The 28 applicants who were invited to the Business Impact category on August 20 required a minimum EOI score of 112. These invitations were issued under the Work Permit stream, which is aimed at foreign entrepreneurs who wish to own and operate a business in Prince Edward Island.

Reference is taken from CIC News