Prince Edward Island (PEI) held an unscheduled immigration draw on November 9, 2026, inviting 192 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.
The province selected candidates working in sectors and occupations that match its economic priorities. Graduates from certain post-secondary institutions in PEI also received priority consideration.
Selected candidates have 30 days to submit a complete provincial nomination application. Those who receive a nomination can then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.
Eligible provincial nominees already living in Canada may also qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP).
The latest draw took place outside PEI’s published 2026 invitation schedule, which lists November 19 and December 17 as the remaining planned selection dates.
The province has clarified that its published draw dates are for general information and may change.
PEI also held an unscheduled draw on October 7, 2026. Its planned mid-month selection round took place on October 16, one day later than scheduled.
Draw Results
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued all 192 invitations through two pathways:
- Labour Impact (base).
- PEI Express Entry (enhanced).
International graduates from the following three post-secondary institutions received priority consideration:
- University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI);
- Holland College; and
- Collège de l’Île.
The Labour Impact category includes three streams: Skilled Worker, Critical Worker, and International Graduate.
Candidates nominated through the Labour Impact pathway may benefit from faster access to BOWPs after applying for permanent residence.
A temporary measure introduced on June 9, 2026, allows eligible provincial nominees applying through a base PNP stream from within Canada to seek a BOWP before receiving an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) for their permanent residence application.
PEI did not disclose how the 192 invitations were divided between the two pathways or which occupations were selected.
However, the province has identified several priority areas for skilled worker selection. These include healthcare, trades, manufacturing, and other key industries facing labour shortages.
As of November 2026, the PEI PNP has held 12 immigration draws during the year and invited 1,675 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.
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