Active / targetedCurrent tracker status
PEI PNPProgram abbreviation
2026Current-year research
OfficialPrimary-source verification
How Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program selection works
PEI publishes an Expression of Interest invitation table. Its 2026 notices emphasize labour-market priorities and higher-demand sectors; selection is not simply a fixed score-based schedule.
PEI’s published 2026 table shows 853 Labour & Express Entry invitations from January through July 16.
Main pathways to research
Labour & Express EntryEOI-based worker selection responding to provincial labour-market priorities.
PEI Express EntryFor eligible federal Express Entry candidates who meet PEI criteria.
Critical Worker / Skilled WorkerEmployer-linked labour pathways subject to current PEI program criteria.
International GraduateFor eligible graduates connected to PEI institutions and labour-market needs.
Business Work Permit EntrepreneurSeparate entrepreneur EOI pathway; 2026 table currently shows no business invitations through July 16.
2026 invitation / selection tracker
Shown in the format the province publishes. Always verify eligibility and the full selection criteria for the relevant intake.
| 2026 date | Selection | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16 | Labour & Express Entry | 195 |
| Jun 18 | Labour & Express Entry | 182 |
| May 21 | Labour & Express Entry | 113 |
| Apr 16 | Labour & Express Entry | 127 |
| Mar 20 | Labour & Express Entry | 101 |
| Feb 19 | Labour & Express Entry | 109 |
| Jan 15 | Labour & Express Entry | 26 |
Official verification: PEI Expression of Interest draws ↗
What to compare before choosing a province
- Whether a job offer is required, optional or irrelevant for the stream.
- Whether the stream is connected to Express Entry or a base provincial nomination.
- Occupation, TEER, wage, employer and licensing requirements.
- Language, education, work-experience and settlement-intent requirements.
- EOI score or invitation criteria, if the stream uses an EOI system.
- Current intake status and whether the province is targeting specific sectors or locations.