Dear future neighbour,
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has conducted its latest immigration draw on September 19, 2025, issuing a total of 129 invitations to apply for provincial nomination.
Key Details of the Draw
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Date: September 19, 2025
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Invitations issued: 129
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Category: Labour Impact and Express Entry
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Business/Entrepreneur invitations: 0
All invitations in this round were issued under the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams, with no invitations allocated to the Business Work Permit/Entrepreneur category.
Focus on Labour and Express Entry Candidates
The invitations were targeted toward candidates who:
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Are working in priority sectors aligned with the province’s labour market needs.
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Already have a job offer from a PEI employer or are currently employed in the province.
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May include recent graduates from PEI post-secondary institutions (University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île).
By focusing solely on the labour and express entry streams, PEI continues its 2025 strategy of addressing urgent skilled worker shortages while maximizing the impact of its limited federal nomination allocation.
2025 PEI PNP Trends
The September 19 draw follows several earlier rounds this year:
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August 21, 2025 — 132 invitations (Labour/Express Entry).
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July 17, 2025 — 39 invitations.
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June 19, 2025 — 52 invitations, including 1 under the Business stream.
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April & May 2025 — Two large rounds of 168 invitations each.
So far in 2025, PEI has issued hundreds of invitations, but fewer than in 2024, reflecting the province’s reduced federal nomination quota of 1,025 for the year. This reduction has made draws more competitive and more tightly focused on applicants with strong economic ties to the province.
What This Means for Applicants
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Labour market alignment is crucial: PEI is clearly prioritizing candidates with skills in healthcare, trades, manufacturing, and other key industries.
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Job offers matter: Having an active PEI employer connection greatly improves an applicant’s chances of receiving an invitation.
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Business category on pause: With repeated rounds excluding entrepreneur invitations, those in the business stream may face longer waits.
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Upcoming opportunities: According to the PEI immigration office’s published schedule, the next draws are expected on October 16, November 20, and December 18, 2025.
The September 19, 2025 PEI PNP draw highlights the province’s ongoing commitment to addressing labour shortages by selecting candidates most likely to integrate quickly into the workforce.
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