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Anticipated Invitation to Apply Schedule for PEI Immigration Programs
The PEI Office of Immigration periodically invites candidates in the Expression of Interest pool to apply to provincial immigration programs, managing draws to support processing times and provincial priorities.
Summary
Prince Edward Island's Office of Immigration publishes an anticipated schedule for Invitations to Apply (ITA) for its immigration programs. Candidates in the Expression of Interest (EOI) pool are invited periodically based on program requirements and provincial priorities. EOI profiles remain valid for six months and may be considered in multiple draws. The schedule for 2026 includes monthly draw dates from January to December.
Key points
- The PEI Office of Immigration invites candidates from the Expression of Interest (EOI) pool to apply to immigration programs periodically.
- The number of invitations and frequency of ITA draws are managed to maintain standard processing times and align with PEI provincial priorities.
- The Anticipated Invitation to Apply schedule is for informational purposes and does not guarantee selection or processing.
- Candidates should submit their profiles as soon as they meet the requirements of their chosen stream.
- EOI profiles remain valid for six months and may be considered in future draws depending on program requirements and availability.
- Scheduled ITA draw dates for 2026 are: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17.
Policy changes
- No specific policy changes announced; schedule provided for general informational purposes.
Who is affected
- Candidates in the Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest (EOI) pool for provincial immigration programs.
How to apply / next steps
- Submit an Expression of Interest profile as soon as eligibility requirements for the chosen PEI immigration stream are met.
Dates
- January 15, 2026
- February 19, 2026
- March 19, 2026
- April 16, 2026
- May 21, 2026
- June 18, 2026
- July 16, 2026
- August 20, 2026
- September 17, 2026
- October 15, 2026
- November 19, 2026
- December 17, 2026
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