Dear future neighbour,
Prince Edward Island held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) draw on July 17, 2025, inviting 39 candidates under the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams. No invitations were issued to candidates in the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream during this round.
This draw marks the seventh PEI PNP draw of the year, continuing the province’s trend of conducting regular, monthly invitations to meet local labour market needs.
Who Was Invited?
The focus of this draw was on skilled workers with experience in high-demand sectors across the province. Priority was given to candidates working in areas such as:
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Healthcare
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Manufacturing
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Trades
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Early childhood education
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Other essential industries
PEI continues to target individuals with skills that match its labour shortages, while candidates in low-demand sectors like sales or general services were less likely to receive an invitation.
See below 2025 PEI PNP Draw Summary this year:
| Draw Date | Labour & Express Entry | Business Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| January 24 | 22 | 0 |
| February 20 | 87 | 0 |
| March 20 | 124 | 0 |
| April 17 | 168 | 0 |
| May 15 | 167 | 0 |
| June 19 | 51 | 1 |
| July 17 | 39 | 0 |
| Total | 660 | 1 |
This draw reflects PEI’s commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants who can support the province’s economy. Here are a few key points for prospective applicants:
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Regular monthly draws make the PEI PNP predictable and accessible.
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Skilled workers with relevant experience are being prioritized.
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Express Entry applicants who receive a PEI nomination get an additional 600 points added to their CRS score, almost guaranteeing an invitation to apply for permanent residence from the federal government.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following criteria:
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They were required to have a permanent, full-time, and non-seasonal job offer in an in-demand occupation from a Prince Edward Island employer.
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They should have gained at least one year of full-time work experience directly related to the position offered.
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Applicants had to be between the ages of 18 and 59 at the time of submission.
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A minimum of a high school diploma (secondary education) was expected.
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Language proficiency had to be demonstrated through valid test results from an approved testing organization, taken within the past two years, showing scores equivalent to CLB/NCLC level 4.
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Candidates were expected to show they had enough financial resources to cover immigration costs, including travel and settlement expenses for themselves and any accompanying family members.
Additionally, individuals living outside Canada could also be considered, as long as their employer had obtained prior authorization from the PEI Office of Immigration before extending the job offer.
These are the jobs currently in demand in Prince Edward Island, according to the PEI PNP, along with their official NOC codes:
| Job Title | NOC Code |
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| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 |
| Transport truck drivers | 73300 |
| Construction trades helpers and labourers | 75110 |
| Light duty cleaners | 65310 |
| Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 95109 |
| Material handlers | 75101 |
| Process control and machine operators – food and beverage processing | 94140 |
| Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers | 94141 |
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