From AVID Service Hub’s “Immigration Simplified” – Your self-serve resource center for visa success
From AVID Service Hub’s “Immigration Simplified” – Your self-serve resource center for visa success
Your strategic roadmap to choosing the right business immigration stream—backed by seasoned AVID expertise
Last updated: June 2025
The Quebec Investor Program (QIIP) remains one of Canada’s most sought-after immigration pathways for high-net-worth individuals. While currently suspended, understanding the program requirements and preparing your application now positions you for success when the program reopens.
⚠️ Program Status Alert: The Quebec Investor Program is currently suspended as of 2025. However,…
The Current Investment Immigration Landscape Canada’s investor immigration landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years. The federal Investor Immigration Program and Entrepreneur Program were terminated in 2014, leaving many prospective investors wondering about their options. However, this doesn’t mean the door is closed—it’s simply shifted to provincial and territorial programs that offer diverse pathways…
The Canada Self-Employed Persons Program offers a direct pathway to permanent residence for experienced cultural workers and agricultural professionals who can contribute to Canada’s economy through self-employment. Unlike other immigration streams that require job offers, this program recognizes your ability to create your own opportunities and contribute to Canadian communities.
Expert insights from AVID’s seasoned immigration specialists
When you’re accepted for studies in Canada, your immigration journey doesn’t have to be a solo one. Canada’s immigration system recognizes that families belong together, offering clear pathways for your spouse and dependent children to accompany you during your studies.
The landscape of online learning and study permit requirements has evolved dramatically since COVID-19. What started as emergency measures has reshaped how Canadian immigration views digital education, creating both opportunities and complexities for international students.
Pursuing language studies in Canada can be your pathway to academic success, career advancement, or permanent residence—but navigating study permit requirements for language schools creates confusion for thousands of applicants each year. Unlike traditional academic programs, language schools operate under specific rules that many applicants and even some advisors misunderstand.
Canada’s study permit landscape has undergone the most significant transformation in decades. The federal government’s new policies, implemented throughout 2024 and continuing into 2025, fundamentally reshape how international students access Canadian education.
Your study permit has expired, and the clock is ticking. If you’ve missed your renewal deadline, you have exactly 90 days from the expiration date to restore your status in Canada—or face having to leave the country and reapply from abroad