Prince Edward Island PNP Issues 160 Invitations in Latest Draw

Shiwangi Srivastava
[Published 24 Oct, 2025 | 05:54 AM]
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Prince Edward Island is strengthening its immigration efforts through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), ensuring they align with both federal targets and provincial labour market needs.

The province is prioritizing skilled professionals from key sectors such as healthcare, trades, and manufacturing, which are currently experiencing significant workforce shortages. Meanwhile, applicants from sales and service backgrounds may see fewer opportunities in recent draws.

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Using its Expression of Interest (EOI) system, the PEI Office of Immigration evaluates candidates based on language skills, education, professional experience, and employment offers. This performance-driven selection process helps the province attract individuals who can effectively support its economic growth and labour priorities.

PEI PNP Draw Details: October 17, 2025

The latest Prince Edward Island PNP draw, held on October 17, 2025, issued 160 invitations under the Labour and Express Entry categories required for selection.

Invitations were issued to candidates in priority sectors contributing to PEI’s economy, with preference for those working with PEI employers and graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île.

PEI PNP Draw Summary 2025

Prince Edward Island will hold 10 PNP draws in 2025 under the Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact streams. The latest draw on October 17, 2025, issued 160 invitations under the Labour and Express Entry categories.

No invitations were issued for the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream, and the minimum score was not announced. With this round, the total invitations for 2025 through the PEI PNP have reached 1,081, highlighting the province’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled professionals.

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Eligibility Criteria For PEI PNP Draw

To qualify for the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements based on the stream they apply under. Below are the general criteria considered by the PEI Office of Immigration:

• Age: Applicants should typically be between 18 and 59 years old.
• Education: A minimum secondary education is required; higher qualifications are preferred.
• Work Experience: Relevant skilled work experience in an occupation aligned with PEI’s labour market needs.
• Language Proficiency: Demonstrate ability in English or French through an approved language test (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF).
• Job Offer (if applicable): A valid job offer from a PEI employer can strengthen your profile.
• Adaptability: Factors such as previous Canadian work or study experience, or having relatives in PEI, can improve eligibility.
• EOI Profile: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be ranked on the PEI points grid, which considers age, education, experience, language, and employment.

Candidates with strong profiles in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, trades, and manufacturing are more likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through PEI PNP draws.

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Source: princeedwardisland.ca