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- calendar_today October 20, 2026
PEI PNP Draw on October 16, 2026
On October 16, 2026, Prince Edward Island issued a total of 164 invitations to apply through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Expression of Interest (EOI) system. All invitations in this latest round were extended to candidates in the Labour Impact and Express Entry categories. No invitations were issued for the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur category in this draw.
Overview of Recent PEI Draws
This draw marks the eleventh round for Prince Edward Island in 2026 and comes just nine days after the previous draw held on October 7. October is the first month this year to feature two separate rounds, resulting in a monthly total of 254 invitations—surpassing the previous highest monthly totals of 195 in both July and September. So far, PEI has issued 1,483 invitations across eleven draws this year, with none allocated to the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream.
Breakdown of 2026 PEI PNP Invitations
| Invitation Date | Business Invitations | Labour Impact & Express Entry | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | 0 | 164 | 164 |
| October 7, 2026 | 0 | 90 | 90 |
| September 17, 2026 | 0 | 195 | 195 |
| August 20, 2026 | 0 | 181 | 181 |
| July 16, 2026 | 0 | 195 | 195 |
| June 18, 2026 | 0 | 182 | 182 |
| May 21, 2026 | 0 | 113 | 113 |
| April 16, 2026 | 0 | 127 | 127 |
| March 20, 2026 | 0 | 101 | 101 |
| February 19, 2026 | 0 | 109 | 109 |
| January 15, 2026 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Total | 0 | 1,483 | 1,483 |
Since the start of 2026, all invitations have been directed toward Labour Impact Category and Express Entry candidates. The Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream has not yet reopened for candidates, nor has a minimum points threshold been published for business applicants this year.
PEI's Selection Priorities
The PEI Office of Immigration is currently prioritizing skilled workers in high-demand areas such as healthcare, trades, and manufacturing, as well as other key industries experiencing labour shortages. International graduates from the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île are also being prioritized. Individuals working in the sales and service sector may not currently receive invitations.
Unlike some federal draws, the PEI PNP does not publish a minimum points threshold for its Labour Impact and Express Entry rounds, so candidates are unable to compare their scores to a set cut-off.
How the PEI PNP Expression of Interest Draw Works
Prospective candidates submit an Expression of Interest to the PEI Office of Immigration. Profiles are ranked based on language ability, education, work experience, provincial labour needs, and other relevant employment factors, which can include a job offer in PEI or prior Canadian work experience. The process is not an application, and only candidates who are subsequently invited may submit a full application for provincial nomination. The province regularly publishes the results of each draw and maintains a historical list of invitation rounds.
Importance of an Express Entry Nomination
Candidates who receive a provincial nomination through the PEI PNP Express Entry stream are awarded 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, effectively ensuring an invitation in a subsequent federal Express Entry round. Interested applicants can use a free CRS calculator to determine their points and assess their standing prior to receiving a potential nomination.
Source: immigration.ca.
