The Express Entry category of the PEI PNP is an extended PNP, which means that it is connected to the Federal Government’s Express Entry System.

To be considered for this flow, applicants must have a profile in the system.

Express Entry is basically an immigration application manager, processing applications for three economy class immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

Eligible applicants receive a Comprehensive Classification System (CRS) score for their age, work experience, education, and English or French language skills.

Express Entry applicants who receive a provincial nomination will receive an additional 600 points on top of their CRS score and will effectively receive an invitation to apply i.e.

ITA for permanent residence in a subsequent Express Entry raffle.

To be considered for appointment in the Prince Edward Island Province, applicants for Express Entry must complete an Expression of Interest Profile (EOI) with the PEI PNP.

EOI profiles are awarded points, based on the province’s unique point grid. The most highly qualified applicants are then asked to apply via a monthly competition.

Work impact category or Labour Impact Category

The labour impact category is aimed at foreigners who have a valid job offer on P.E.I. and are supported by their employer.

It is divided into three components: skilled worker, critical worker and international graduate.

Applicants in this category must also submit an Expression of Interest to be considered for a provincial nomination in the labour impact category.

Business Impact Category: Understanding

Applicants lying under this category have to meet the provincial minimum score if they have to proceed with the applications. The point numbers vary for each draw. Today’s invitations at P.E.I. were given as per the Work Permit Stream aiming to assist the foreign business owners to operate a business on the island.