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PEI releases a structured approach to 2022 PNP draws and has announced their schedule for the year
PEI or Prince Edward Island is the only province with a structured approach to their immigration needs and has announced their schedule for the year to the public.
Based on the release of their schedule, we can see 12 PEI PNP draws in 2022. These draws would release information on provincial nomination under Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact categories. Listed below are the release schedule for the Province for 2022
January 20, 2022
February 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
April 21, 2022
May 19, 2022
June 16, 2022
July 21, 2022
August 18, 2022
September 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
November 17, 2022
December 15, 2022
In 2021, a total of 1,804 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination by the province. 1,697 were from the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams and 157 were from the Business Impact stream.
Let us spend a few minutes understanding the PEI PNP Express Entry Category. The PEI PNP’s Express Entry Category is an Federal platform based nomination where the pick is from the federal government’s Express Entry system. Obviously, you must have an active profile in the Federal Express Entry pool to be considered for this pick. The express Entry system evaluates points based on multiple factors like age, work experience, education, and language proficiency in English or French and awards points. Express entry profile approved candidates who is awarded a CRS score will obtain 600 points is selected by a Province which will propel their CRS scores almost guaranteeing them a pick in the pool.
Also keep in mind, that you need to create a EOI profile with PEI for the Federal Express Entry selection and the profile must be active. Applicants must be mindful of the expiry of their English or French language scores. The province evaluates the candidates through their Provincial Expression and points and awards nomination based on scores or other factors
Let us now talk about PEI’s Labour Impact Category
This category is for foreign nationals who have a valid job offer in PEI with employer participation. There are three streams under this category: Skilled Worker, Critical Worker, and International Graduate. Candidates must have a EOI profile with the province to participate in the program.
Business Impact Category is for Entrepreneurs interested in setting up a business in the province
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