Prince Edward Island's Office of Immigration is prioritizing skilled workers in sectors such as healthcare, trades, and manufacturing through Expression of Interest draws in 2026. Invitations to apply are extended to candidates based on economic impact and labour market demand, with international graduates from local institutions given priority. The EOI system ranks candidates on language, education, work experience, and strategic priorities to meet PEI's labour needs.

• PEI immigration pathways depend on federal allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs.
• Priority is given to skilled workers in healthcare, trades, manufacturing, and other key industries facing labour shortages.
• Individuals in sales and service sectors may not receive invitations at this time.
• An Expression of Interest is an indication of interest, not an application.
• The Office of Immigration may limit intake or exclude candidates from draws.
• In 2026, 135 invitations were issued in total during two draws (January 15 and February 19).
• International graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île were prioritized.
• Selection attributes include language proficiency, education level and field, work experience, job offers in PEI, and other factors relevant to employment prospects.

• Current prioritization excludes sales and service sector workers from invitations.
• The Office reserves the right to limit intake or exclude candidates from Expression of Interest draws.

• Skilled workers in healthcare, trades, manufacturing, and priority sectors seeking immigration to PEI.
• International graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île.
• Applicants in sales and service sectors currently less likely to receive invitations.

• Submit an Expression of Interest to indicate interest in PEI PNP.
• Candidates are ranked and selected based on attributes aligned with PEI's labour market needs.

• January 15, 2026: 26 invitations issued.
• February 19, 2026: 109 invitations issued.

• https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/office-of-immigration/expression-of-interest-draws