On June 29, 2023, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held its third invitation round for the month. The latest draw from the Prince Edward Island PNP invited candidates under the Labour & Express Entry stream. However, no candidates were invited under the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream in this specific draw.

PEI PNP Draw-The invitations were as follows:

Labour and Express Entry Invitations: 90
Business and Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations: 0
In the previous year, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program granted a total of 2,464 invitations to candidates applying through the Labour & Express Entry streams, while 96 invitations were extended to candidates applying under the Business Work Permit category. Entrepreneur candidates.

Based on the figures, Labour & Express Entry candidates accounted for 96% of the total invitations, while Business Work Permit Entrepreneur candidates comprised 4%.

This recent draw is consistent with the projected Prince Edward Island PNP draw schedule for 2023.

PEI’s Labour & Express Entry

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PEI’s Labour & Express Entry stream comprises two pathways for skilled workers and international graduates: the Labour Impact and the Express Entry stream.

The Labour Impact stream caters to skilled workers who possess the required experience and skills in demand by PEI employers. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program, provides three different categories for candidates to apply under: Skilled Worker, Critical Worker, and International Graduate. Each category has specific eligibility criteria relating to work experience, education, and language proficiency. Successful candidates receive a nomination from the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program, significantly enhancing their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residency.

Similarly, the Express Entry stream of the Prince Edward Island PNP corresponds to the federal Express Entry system, which administers three economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the Federal Skilled Trades Class, and the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for any of these programs and express an interest in living and working in Prince Edward Island may qualify for nomination through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program. Once nominated, candidates earn additional points within the Express Entry system, increasing their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

Both the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program present individuals possessing the skills and qualifications desired by Prince Edward Island with a valuable opportunity to immigrate to this province, contributing to its flourishing economy and vibrant communities.

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