Prince Edward Island (PEI) PNP invited 312 candidates in June and July. In June PEI held three draws on June 10, 18 and 23, and invited candidates from the Express Entry, Labour Impact stream and the Business Impact stream. The June 23 draw saw an increased in the Business Impact stream as 20 candidates were invited after the last invitation of 10 candidates on February 20, and 13 candidates on January 16.

In July two draws on July 10 and 16 invited candidates from Express Entry, Labour Impact stream and the Business Impact stream. The number of invitations on July 16 saw an increase in the Express Entry Labour Impact stream as 157 candidates were invited, and 29 candidates were invited from the Business Impact stream.

The PEI PNP Express Entry stream is supported with the federal Express Entry system. To be entitled for a nomination, the candidates can apply through the PEI Express Entry stream and needs to:

• Meet the requirements of either the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class or the Canadian Experience Class

• Create an online Express Entry profile

Candidates can apply either through the Labour Impact stream which has three categories – International Graduate, Skilled Worker and Critical Worker and need to have a job offer from a PEI employer.

The Business Impact stream supports applicants who are intent in starting a business in PEI. All candidates require to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to PEI PNP.