Canada’s study permit landscape is entering a period of significant transformation. After implementing substantial changes in 2024—including intake caps and enhanced verification requirements—the government is signaling further policy evolution through 2025 and beyond.
Opening a Canadian bank account with your study permit isn’t just recommended—it’s essential for managing your finances, paying tuition, and building your credit history in Canada. While the process might seem straightforward, international students face unique challenges that most banking guides don’t address
As an international student in Canada, understanding your tax obligations isn’t optional—it’s essential for maintaining your legal status and maximizing your financial benefits. Whether you’re required to file taxes depends on your residency status, income sources, and specific circumstances.
Navigating healthcare coverage as an international student in Canada isn’t just about showing up at a clinic with your study permit. Each province operates its own healthcare system with distinct eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and coverage limitations that can significantly impact your financial planning and access to medical care.
Summer employment represents one of the most valuable opportunities for international students in Canada—both financially and professionally. Unlike the restrictive 20-hour weekly limit during academic terms, summer breaks open the door to full-time employment that can significantly impact your Canadian experience.
Taking a gap year during your studies in Canada requires careful planning to maintain your legal status. Whether you’re transitioning between programs, taking time for personal reasons, or preparing for the next phase of your academic journey, understanding how to navigate study permit requirements is crucial.
Professional programs in Canada—medical school, law school, dentistry, and other regulated professions—represent some of the most competitive and rewarding educational pathways available to international students. Unlike general undergraduate or graduate programs, these specialized fields require not only exceptional academic credentials but also strategic planning for both your study permit application and your long-term career trajectory…
Getting a study permit for graduate studies in Canada involves unique complexities that undergraduate applications don’t face. Unlike bachelor’s programs, graduate studies often include research components, supervisor relationships, and multi-year funding arrangements that immigration officers scrutinize carefully.
Graduate students in Canada often wonder whether they can work as Research Assistants (RAs) or Teaching Assistants (TAs) while studying on a study permit. The answer is yes—but with important distinctions that most students don’t fully understand until they’re already in trouble with immigration authorities.
Co-op programs and internships are integral to many Canadian study programs, offering students practical work experience while pursuing their education. However, the work authorization requirements for these programs are complex and often misunderstood, leading to compliance issues that can jeopardize your study permit status and future immigration opportunities.
Transferring your study permit between institutions isn’t just about switching schools—it’s about maintaining your legal status while pursuing your academic goals. At AVID, we’ve guided hundreds of students through successful transfers, and we know exactly where the process can go wrong.
Scholarships can significantly strengthen your study permit application—but only when properly documented and strategically presented. Whether you’ve received a full scholarship, partial funding, or are still applying for financial aid, understanding how scholarships impact your study permit requirements is crucial for success.