Prince Edward Island holds largest selection round of the year, invites in-demand workers
On April 16, Prince Edward Island conducted its fourth draw of the year, issuing its largest number of invitations so far in 2026.
Invitations were extended to in-province individuals working in occupations and sectors deemed in high demand.
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Draw details
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) sent out a total of 127 invitations to qualifying provincial nominee candidates.
These were issued through two pathways (the only pathways targeted this year so far), including:
The province targeted individuals currently working in the province in priority sectors and occupations seen as having a high economic impact.
International student graduates from three post-secondary institutions in PEI were further prioritized in the selection process:
- University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI);
- Holland College; and
- Collège de l’Île.
The PEI PNP has maintained the same selection criteria for all draws it has held in 2026.
This latest draw aligns with the province’s anticipated invitation to apply schedule, which lists tentative dates for when draws will take place throughout the year, unlike its March 20 draw—which was one day later than listed.
To date, the province has invited a total of 232 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.
How to be considered through the PEI PNP
All individuals wishing to immigrate through the PEI PNP must create an account on the province’s website and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be assessed by the province.
PEI’s Office of Immigration will assess each candidate based on their likelihood of meeting local economic and labour market needs.
A variety of factors are considered under the PEI EOI system, including the following:
- Language proficiency (English or French);
- Education: level, field of study, and location of completion;
- Level of skill and work experience;
- Strategic priorities: attributes that will address urgent labour market needs within the province; and
- Other factors relevant to employment prospects: can include (but is not limited to) possessing a job offer within the province and/or having worked in Canada.
Once you submit your profile, you can check its status by logging in to the EOI system, where any changes can be found on your home screen.
Those who are invited will have 30 calendar days to submit a complete application for provincial nomination—a reduction from the prior 60-day window.
Once you receive a provincial nomination, you can apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
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