Pei immigration news

Here are some recent immigration news updates related to Prince Edward Island (PEI):

Recent Developments:

  1. PEI's Express Entry Stream: The PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has launched an Express Entry stream, allowing eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency in PEI. The stream is designed to attract skilled workers with job offers in the province. [Source: PEI PNP]
  2. New Immigration Targets: The PEI government has set new immigration targets for 2023, aiming to welcome 1,350 new permanent residents to the province. This represents a 15% increase from the previous year. [Source: CBC News]
  3. Workforce Development: The PEI government has launched a new workforce development strategy, focusing on attracting and retaining skilled workers in key sectors such as healthcare, technology, and tourism. [Source: Government of PEI]
  4. International Student Recruitment: The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has launched a new international student recruitment strategy, aiming to attract more students from around the world. [Source: UPEI News]

Recent Immigration Updates:

  1. PEI's Labour Market: The PEI labour market is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the healthcare and technology sectors. [Source: PEI Labour and Advanced Education]
  2. Immigration and Settlement Services: The PEI government has expanded its immigration and settlement services, including language training and job placement programs. [Source: PEI Department of Communities, Land and Environment]
  3. Newcomer Integration: The PEI government has launched a newcomer integration strategy, focusing on supporting the settlement and integration of new immigrants in the province. [Source: PEI Department of Communities, Land and Environment]

Upcoming Events:

  1. PEI Immigration Information Session: The PEI government will be hosting an immigration information session in Charlottetown, providing information on the province's immigration programs and services. [Source: PEI PNP]
  2. International Education Fair: The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) will be hosting an international education fair, featuring representatives from universities and colleges from around the world. [Source: UPEI International]

Please note that immigration policies and programs are subject to change, and it's always best to check with the official government sources for the most up-to-date information.