What is Student Direct Stream (SDS)?
Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a new process that makes faster processing of student permit applications for some international students for those interested in pursuing their education in Canada. Residents of India, Brazil, China, Antigua and Barbuda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad, and Tobago, and Vietnam can apply under the SDS program.
You must provide your biometrics and fulfill all the eligibility requirements to enable faster processing of your student permit.
You don’t need to choose multiple-entry visitor visas in your application. You will automatically get considered for it, and after evaluating your application, the Federal Government of Canada will issue the Visa according to the situation.
Following are the Eligibility Requirements for the SDS program:
- A citizen of one of the following countries can apply for SDS Programme: Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, or Vietnam.
- Must have an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)Need to present confirmed medical exam documents.
- Must have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000 CAD
- Must present the paid receipt of the tuition fees of the first year of the course selected or an official letter from the college or university you have opted for.
- Must show your most recent secondary or post-secondary school/college certificates.
- Need to show a score of 6.0 or higher in all the four modules (reading, writing, speaking and listening) for English or NCLC 7 for French.
- Need to apply at a Visa Application Centre (VAC).
