Rice Alcantara @Questjobs By Rice Alcantara @Questjobs · Nov 04, 2025

Prince Edward Island Runs Surprise PNP Round For International Graduates

Prince Edward Island Runs Surprise PNP Round For International Graduates
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Key Stats and Summary

  • New (unscheduled) draw: Oct 27, 2025 — 159 invitations under Labour & Express Entry

  • Published 2025 schedule: PEI normally posts expected dates (e.g., Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18) but can add extra rounds when needed—like this one. 

  • 2025 nomination capacity: PEI’s nomination allocation is 1,025 spaces

  • There are 1,520 AIP PR eligible jobs and 36,587 PR and PNP eligible jobs across Canada as per QuestJobs. 

  • PEI 2025 ITAs issued - 1,240 invitations YTD 

PEI’s Oct 27 draw

Prince Edward Island departed from its anticipated ITA schedule to run an extra draw on Oct 27 and invite 159 candidates—specifically international graduates already working in-province. The choice aligns with PEI’s stated priorities: move candidates with local ties, in-demand skills, and proven settlement potential. Expect precise, sector-driven selection as PEI calibrates intake against its tighter 2025 allocation. 

Allocation vs. ITAs: don’t confuse the two

Allocation (1,025) is the maximum nominations PEI can issue in 2025. ITAs (1,240 YTD), on the other hand are the invitations to submit a nomination application; some files land this year, others roll into early 2026. Provinces often invite more than their immediate capacity to maintain a steady pipeline. 

PEI’s EOI approach scores language, education, relevant work, PEI employment history, and strategic needs. This unscheduled round explicitly focused on UPEI/Holland/Collège de l’Île graduates with active employment—a clear signal to grads and employers that on-Island experience is a difference-maker. Anticipated ITA Schedule: shows the next planned dates (e.g., Nov 20, Dec 18) and flags any “unscheduled” updates. 

Find PEI (PR) Permanent Residency and PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) eligible Jobs in PEI and across Canada  by creating a 5-day trial. The QuestJobs portal tracks AIP and PNP-aligned roles and designated employers—so you spend time only on PR-track opportunities. 

Currently there are 1,520 AIP PR eligible jobs uner AIP. Meaning, if you land any of those jobs you maybe eligible to apply for Permanent Residency via the Atlantic Immigration Program Permanent Residency Pathway.Other eligibility requirements apply such as language proficiency, employer's confirmation of willingness to sponsor, work experience, etc. In total the portal has over 36,000 PR and PNP eligible jobs across nine provinces in Canada. 

Sources

EOI Draws (PEI Office of Immigration) — latest results, selection notes. Government of Prince Edward Island

Anticipated ITA Schedule (PEI) — planned dates; subject to change. Government of Prince Edward Island

Unscheduled draw coverage (159 ITAs, Oct 27, 2025) — sector/targeting recap. Canada Immigration Services

PEI worker/graduates pages (eligibility signals) — how PEI prioritizes profiles (language, job offer, PEI work). Government of Prince Edward Island