PEI Announced a timetable for PEI PNP draws in 2023
Prince Edward Island's provincial government has recently released its schedule to hold the invitations rounds under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program for the rest of the year. Prince Edward Island is the only Canadian jurisdiction that announces its PNP schedule ahead of time and adheres to it.
PEI PNP Schedule 2023
As per the schedule, the province will conduct 12 PEI PNP draws to invite eligible immigration applicants for a provincial nomination under three PEI PNP pathways, including:
- Express Entry
- Labour Impact
- Business Impact
The following is the anticipated PEI PNP draw schedule for 2023:
- January 19, 2023
- February 16, 2023
- March 16, 2023
- April 20, 2023
- May 18, 2023
- June 15, 2023
- July 20, 2023
- August 17, 2023
- September 21, 2023
- October 19, 2023
- November 16, 2023
- December 21, 2023
In 2022, PEI invited 1,854 applicants to apply for a provincial nomination. There were 1,729 invitations issued under the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams and 125 under the Business Impact stream.
Key PEI PNP Categories
Express Entry Category- It is an enhanced PNP and is linked to Canada's federal Express Entry system. To qualify for this stream, applicants must have a valid EE profile in the system.
Business Impact Category- To qualify under this category, applicants must meet the minimal provincial score.
Labour Impact Category- This category is ideal for those foreign workers who have a prior employment offer in PEI and their employer's support. To qualify for provincial nomination under this category, applicants must submit their Expression of Interest.
