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Prince Edward Island Holds Its Biggest Immigration Draw of 2025: What It Means for Skilled Workers and International Graduates

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The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has just conducted its largest immigration draw of the year, creating new opportunities for skilled workers, international graduates, and French-speaking applicants hoping to secure Canadian Permanent Residency through one of the country’s most welcoming provincial programs.

On November 20, 2025, PEI issued 190 invitations under its Labour & Express Entry category—a significant increase compared to previous draws this year. This latest development reinforces PEI’s continued focus on attracting talent that can contribute to its labour market and long-term economic growth.

⭐ Highlights From the November 20 PEI PNP Draw

In its biggest draw of the year, the PEI PNP invited candidates who:

  • Are currently working in the province,

  • Have skills aligned with priority occupations,

  • Possess strong French language ability, or

  • Are international graduates from PEI’s Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs).

Priority was given to graduates of:

  • University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)

  • Holland College

  • Collège de L’Île

This targeted strategy reflects PEI’s goal of retaining talent that is already contributing to the province’s economy and is more likely to settle permanently.

🗓️ PEI’s Unique Approach to Immigration Draws

One feature that sets the PEI Provincial Nominee Program apart from other PNPs is its public draw schedule. PEI remains the only province in Canada to release a year-long calendar of anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) dates.

The November 20 draw was the second-last scheduled draw of the year, with the final one set for December 18. Interestingly, PEI has also conducted one unscheduled draw this year on October 27, showing that while the province follows a schedule, it remains flexible in meeting labour market demands.

🔍 How the PEI Expression of Interest (EOI) System Works

PEI uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) points system to identify candidates most likely to help fill labour shortages. Factors include:

  • Language proficiency (English or French)

  • Education level and field of study

  • Work experience and alignment with in-demand sectors

  • Strategic priorities, based on PEI’s immediate labour needs

  • Employment prospects, such as a PEI job offer or Canadian work experience

Applicants with strong ties to the province—especially those already working for a PEI employer—consistently score higher and receive invitations more frequently.

🎓 Why PEI Favors Workers and International Graduates

Throughout 2025, PEI has issued invitations exclusively to:

  • Individuals already working in PEI

  • International graduates from PEI DLIs

  • Applicants with skills that match priority sectors such as healthcare, trades, hospitality, and IT

This targeted approach ensures that the province retains skilled individuals who are already integrated into the community and committed to long-term settlement.

🌟 How ICC Immigration Can Help You Secure Your Future in Canada

If you’re targeting opportunities like the PEI PNP, or exploring other Canadian immigration pathways, working with an expert team can make all the difference.

At ICC Immigration, we specialize in helping newcomers choose the best pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)—without relying on risky or uncertain routes like asylum claims.

✔ Permanent Residency (PR) Applications

Our experienced team helps you navigate:

  • Express Entry

  • Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

  • PEI PNP

  • Family sponsorship

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
    We ensure that every component of your PR application is optimized for success.

✔ Work Permits & Study Permits

Whether you’re planning to:

  • Build Canadian work experience, or

  • Begin your education in Canada

We guide you through the application process and help you position yourself for future PR eligibility.

✔ Family Sponsorship

If you have family in Canada, ICC Immigration helps you reunite with them under the Family Class Sponsorship programs.

✔ Professional Legal Advice

Canadian immigration laws can be complex. Our legal team ensures that:

  • Your application meets every IRCC requirement

  • You avoid costly mistakes

  • You maximize your approval chances

🚀 Choose Stability, Not Uncertainty

Instead of relying on the uncertainty of asylum claims, ICC Immigration helps you choose a stable, secure, and clear pathway to PR, tailored to your long-term goals in Canada.

Whether you’re:

  • Already in Canada, or

  • Planning to immigrate soon

ICC Immigration is here to guide you every step of the way—professionally, confidently, and with your success in mind.