Nearly 300 Invited In Largest 2018 Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest Draw

The largest immigration draw since Prince Edward Island transitioned to Expression of Interest at the start of 2018 took place on October 18.

The draw saw the province issue 297 invites for Prince Edward Island immigration through the Labour Impact, Express Entry and Business Impact Work Permit streams.

The numbers were dominated by Labour Impact and Express Entry streams with 270 invites issued.

A further 27 invites were issued through the Business Impact Work Permit stream, with a minimum score of 135. 

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

• Labour Impact
• Express Entry
• Business Impact

This was the first P.E.I. draw since the province closed its Business Impact streams for 100% Ownership and Partial Ownership, which offer a direct path to permanent residence.

Under the Work Permit stream, candidates must establish their business in the province before being nominated for permanent residence.

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How Many Invites Were Issued in September 20 Prince Edward Island Draw?

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

The province has invited a total of 1,028 skilled worker candidates, and 168 under the Business Impact stream.

The lowest minimum points score so far for Business Impact 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.

P.E.I. Business Impact Category

Work Permit Stream

Individuals applying under the P.E.I. Work Permit Stream must obtain a Canadian work permit and work for a P.E.I. business for a certain amount of time as designated in a Performance Agreement.

After the Performance Agreement is fulfilled, the applicant must make a minimum $150,000 investment in the business and commit to managing the business on a daily basis from within P.E.I.