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September 18, 2026

September 18 immigration digest: new provincial invitations and two IRCC updates

Newfoundland and Labrador issued 62 invitations on September 18; PEI issued 195 and BC issued 33 on September 17. IRCC also updated employer-compliance guidance and all Immigration Loans Program instructions and agreements.

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