Largest P.E.I. Draw of 2018 Targets Business Impact Candidates

Prince Edward Island’s latest immigration draw saw the largest batch of business candidates in 2018 receive invitations to apply.

The province issued 50 invitations to apply under its Business Impact category in the July 19 draw.

There were also 75 invites issued to skilled worker candidates in the Labour Impact and Express Entry categories.

Which P.E.I. Immigration Streams Are Covered By Expression of Interest?

• Labour Impact
• Express Entry
• Business Impact

How Many Invites Were Issued in July 19 Prince Edward Island Draw?

Prince Edward Island has now conducted six immigration draws since the start of 2018.

The province has invited a total of 531 skilled worker candidates, and 126 under the Business streams.

The lowest minimum points score so far for Business candidates is 117.

Invites Issued By Prince Edward Island in 2018

How To Qualify For The P.E.I. Express Entry Stream

P.E.I.’s Express Entry category operates by considering candidates already in the Express Entry Pool for a provincial nomination.

Such a nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and effectively guarantees an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian immigration.

To apply for a provincial nomination from P.E.I., candidates already in the Express Entry Pool should complete a simple form posted on the provincial government’s website. You can access it here.

There is no application fee and a candidate’s completion of the form is viewed as an expression of interest in immigrating to P.E.I.

Provincial officials say they will only contact candidates deemed worth pursuing.

What Are The Streams For The P.E.I. Labour Impact Category?

1) How Do I Apply For The P.E.I. Skilled Worker Stream?

This employer driven stream allows skilled workers with an employment offer in P.E.I. to be nominated for Canadian Permanent residence if they meet the following criteria:

• A full time employment offer from a Prince Edward Island business in an occupation classified as skill level “0”, “A” or “B” of the National Occupational Classification (NOC);
• Completion of a post-secondary education, with a minimum of 14 years of formal education;
• Between 21 and 55 years of age;
• At least 2 years of full time work experience in the past 5 years;
• Sufficient proficiency in English or French to occupy the employment offered;
• Sufficient settlement funds;
• Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

2) How Do I Apply For The P.E.I. Critical Worker Stream?

This category is designed to resolve labour shortages and is open to foreign workers already in P.E.I. with employment in specific critical demand occupations. The primary criteria for nomination are:

• 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.
• 6 months of work experience with the Prince Edward Island business offering employment;
• Current valid Canadian work permit;
• High school diploma and minimum of 12 years of formal education;
• Between 21 and 55 years of age;
• At least 2 years of full-time work experience in the past 5 years;
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in English or French language;
• Sufficient settlement funds;
• Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

What Are The P.E.I. Business Impact Category Streams?

• 100% Owner Stream
• Partial Ownership Stream
• Work Permit Stream