PEI postpones March Expression of Interest draw

Published: March 19, 2020

Prince Edward Island will not be issuing invitations for immigration candidates, as scheduled for today.

The (PEI PNP) is rescheduling the March 19 Expression of Interest (EOI) draw. Their office is closed as a result of COVID-19, according to their website.

They did not give a new date for this draw, however, the next scheduled EOI draw is set for April 16.

PEI holds about one provincial nomination invitation round per month. Draws take place on an anticipated schedule. This year PEI has issued 276 invitations from draws in January and February.

The monthly draw information typically includes results from the following three PEI PNP categories:

PEI Express Entry candidates

The PEI PNP’s is aligned with the Canadian government’s , which manages the applications for three economic class immigration categories: the , , and .

Express Entry candidates create profiles that are put into a pool and are given a (CRS) score for human capital factors such as age, work experience, education, and official language proficiency.

Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination are given an additional 600 points toward their CRS score and are effectively guaranteed an (ITA) from the Government of Canada in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

In order to be considered for a provincial nomination from PEI, Express Entry candidates need to create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with the PEI PNP.

Labour Impact Category

The Labour Impact Category is for foreign nationals who have a valid job offer in PEI, and have support from their employer. It is divided into three streams: , , and .

Candidates in this category must also submit an EOI profile in order to be considered for a provincial nomination.