Prince Edward Island held a provincial immigration draw on March 20, 2026. It is said to be the third draw of the year, where the candidates received their invitations through the Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways.
The PEI Office of Immigration has decided to give greater priority to the candidates in the province who contribute to supporting the economy.
In total, 236 invitations were provided by the PEI Provincial Nominee Program to the candidates in 2026, through the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams.
This is the third draw conducted by the province this year at the time of writing.
Latest Draw Updates
In the recent PEI PNP draw, a total of 101 invitations were provided through its Labour Impact and Express Entry categories.
In the recent draw, priority was given to candidates working in sectors that support the province’s economy, similar to the previous draws held in 2026. The sectors are as follows:
- Medical field
- Skilled trades
- Manufacturing
- Other industries are having a worker shortage
How PEI Chooses Candidates
The applicants who wish to apply for permanent residence through the PEI PNP must follow the steps below :
- Applicants must create their own account from official province’s website.
- The applicant must submit an Expression of Interest
As a next step, the applicant will be ranked by the province based on their :
- Economic needs
- Labour market needs
These are the following factors considered by PEI when ranking the applicants in its EOI system :
- Testing an applicant’s English or French language skills
- The education level of an applicant
- The course of study by an applicant
- The place of study
- The level of experience and skills an applicant holds
- Jobs that are currently in demand in the province
- Other factors that improve job chances include :
- Holding a work offer in PEI
- Have previous work experience
- If an applicant has experience working in Canada
If the province follows the planned draws for 2026, then the next draw can be expected on April 16 and May 21, 2026. However, these dates are only tentative and may change.
Croyez Can Help You Navigate the PEI PNP Process with Confidence
With Croyez Immigration, applicants can get the right support at the right time for those planning to apply through the PEI PNP and want to improve their chances in the upcoming draws.
Due to changes in the selection process and demand for priority sectors, this can make the application process confusing for applicants.
But with expert guidance from Croyez Immigration, we help the applicants with the following services :
- Help in understanding the entire process clearly
- Guide in building a strong profile
- Check if the applicant’s application matches the current trends
Our main aim is to make the process stress-free and help make the journey towards Canadian permanent residence smoother and more confident.
