Uglobal Immigration Magazine Volume 2, Issue 1 | Page 17

UGLOBAL.COM AMID CHANGES, CANADA’S QUEBEC VISA PROGRAM REMAINS AN OPTION BY / JULIEN TÉTRAULT Even though the program’s investment amount has increased recently, the provincial program still offers many advantages compared to other programs. However, there are signs of an uncertain future of the seasonal program. T here have recently been important changes to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). This residency-by-investment program, which is one of the oldest residency-by-investment (RBI) programs, is now more expensive, and the submission period was just extended. But is the extension of the program coupled with a risk for its future? NEW QIIP CONDITIONS South of the Canadian border in the United States, there has been numerous talks about increasing the cost of EB-5 investment, but so far it has not lead to any increases. It is not the same in Canada. After remaining at same cost since 15