PEI PNP Express Entry
PEI nominates candidates who already hold an active federal Express Entry profile and qualify for FSWP, FSTP or CEC. Candidates enter PEI's points-based EOI pool and are invited to apply; a nomination adds Express Entry points. It suits skilled workers with strong English or French, and PEI says it favours those working and living in PEI for an eligible PEI employer.
Who it suits
- Express Entry candidates eligible for FSWP, FSTP or CEC who want to settle in PEI
- Skilled workers already working in PEI for an eligible employer (given priority)
Requirements
- Ee profileMust meet at least one of the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program or Canadian Experience Class, and be in the federal Express Entry pool. ↗ princeedwardisland.ca
- LanguageCLB/NCLC 7 is the practical floor: the PEI EOI grid awards 0 points below CLB 7. ↗ princeedwardisland.ca
- Work experience9 months of continuous full-time work with the supporting PEI employer is required only if you hold a PGWP from a school outside PEI or a spousal open work permit; at least 4 months must remain on the permit when you submit. ↗ princeedwardisland.ca
- Job offerA PEI job offer is optional but earns more employment points (up to 15 vs 10); PEI prioritises people working and living in the province for an eligible PEI employer. ↗ princeedwardisland.ca
- EducationSecondary school minimum; bachelor's and higher earn extra points. ↗ princeedwardisland.ca
- AgeAge 18 to 59. ↗ princeedwardisland.ca
- StatusIf you are in Canada on a study permit and not studying, you are not eligible. ↗ princeedwardisland.ca
- FeeCreating an EOI profile is free and valid 6 months; a non-refundable $300 CAD fee applies if invited and you apply. ↗ princeedwardisland.ca
How candidates are selected
Points-based EOI (maximum 100 points: age, language, education, work experience, employment, adaptability). PEI invites candidates from the pool in periodic draws, prioritising higher-demand sectors such as health care, trades, childcare and manufacturing. No minimum score is published.
Location requirement: Priority for candidates living and working in PEI with an eligible PEI employer; a job offer is not strictly required.
Recent rounds
| Date | Round | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 26 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 109 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 101 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 127 |
| May 21, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 113 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 182 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 195 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 181 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Combined Labour & Express Entry EOI draw; official table gives no per-stream split and no minimum score for these streams | — | 195 |
Related pathways
Official sources
- princeedwardisland.caPEI Express Entry pageChecked 2026-10-01
- princeedwardisland.caEOI drawsChecked 2026-10-01
- princeedwardisland.caPEI Workforce Application Guide (January 2026)Checked 2026-10-01
- princeedwardisland.caPEI PNP Express Entry Application GuideChecked 2026-10-01
- princeedwardisland.caExpression of Interest systemChecked 2026-10-01
Program rules change often. This page summarizes the official pages listed above; the official page always takes precedence.