August 20, 2018 – Prince Edward Island invited more than 100 skilled worker candidates for only the second time in its latest expression of interest draw.
The August 16 draw saw 111 candidates issued with EOIs in the Labour Impact and Express Entry categories.
It also saw seven EOIs issued in the Business Impact category, with a minimum points requirement of 145.
Which P.E.I. Immigration Streams Are Covered By Expression of Interest?
- Labour Impact
- Express Entry
- Business Impact
How Many Invites Were Issued in July 19 Prince Edward Island Draw?
Category | Invites Issued | Minimum Points Required |
Labour Impact and Express Entry | 111 | n/a |
Business Impact | 7 | 145 |
Prince Edward Island has now conducted seven immigration draws since the start of 2018.
The province has invited a total of 642 skilled worker candidates, and 133 under the Business Impact stream.
The lowest minimum points score so far for Business Impact candidates is 117.
Invites Issued By Prince Edward Island in 2018
Invitation Date | Business Invitations | Minimum Point Threshold for Business Stream | Labour Impact and Express Entry Invitations |
16-Aug-18 | 7 | 145 | 111 |
19-Jul-18 | 50 | 135 | 75 |
21-Jun-18 | 43 | 140 | 92 |
17-May-18 | 0 | N/A | 78 |
19-Apr-18 | 17 | 135 | 154 |
15-Mar-18 | 7 | 135 | 73 |
15-Feb-18 | 9 | 117 | 59 |
Total | 133 | 642 |
How To Qualify For The P.E.I. Express Entry Stream
P.E.I.’s Express Entry category operates by considering candidates already in the Express Entry Pool for a provincial nomination.
Such a nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and effectively guarantees an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian immigration.
To apply for a provincial nomination from P.E.I., candidates already in the Express Entry Pool should complete a simple form posted on the provincial government’s website. You can access it here.
There is no application fee and a candidate’s completion of the form is viewed as an expression of interest in immigrating to P.E.I.
Provincial officials say they will only contact candidates deemed worth pursuing.
What Are The Streams For The P.E.I. Labour Impact Category?
1) How Do I Apply For The P.E.I. Skilled Worker Stream?
This employer driven stream allows skilled workers with an employment offer in P.E.I. to be nominated for Canadian Permanent residence if they meet the following criteria:
- A full time employment offer from a Prince Edward Island business in an occupation classified as skill level “0”, “A” or “B” of the National Occupational Classification (NOC);
- Completion of a post-secondary education, with a minimum of 14 years of formal education;
- Between 21 and 55 years of age;
- At least 2 years of full time work experience in the past 5 years;
- Sufficient proficiency in English or French to occupy the employment offered;
- Sufficient settlement funds;
- Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.
2) How Do I Apply For The P.E.I. Critical Worker Stream?
This category is designed to resolve labour shortages and is open to foreign workers already in P.E.I. with employment in specific critical demand occupations. The primary criteria for nomination are:
- A full time offer of employment from a Prince Edward Island business in one of the following occupations:
- Truck driver;
- Customer service representative;
- Labourer;
- Food & beverage server;
- Housekeeping attendant.
- 6 months of work experience with the Prince Edward Island business offering employment;
- Current valid Canadian work permit;
- High school diploma and minimum of 12 years of formal education;
- Between 21 and 55 years of age;
- At least 2 years of full-time work experience in the past 5 years;
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in English or French language;
- Sufficient settlement funds;
- Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.
What Are The P.E.I. Business Impact Category Streams?
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