The Student Direct Stream (SDS) Program is a program that will speed up the processing for the full-time studies attending universities and colleges in Canadain just 20 calendar days if the following eligibility is met.

Highlights of Student Direct Stream

A legal resident living in 1 of the following countries:

• China
• India
• Morocco
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Senegal
• Vietnam

If you live anywhere other than 1 of the countries listed above (even if you’re a citizen of one of the countries above), you must apply through the regular study permit application process.

• Applicants must live outside Canada at the time of application
• Acceptance letter from a designated learning institution in Canada
• Copy of your upfront medical exam confirmation document
• GIC from one of Canada’s participating banks of $10,000. A GIC is a Canadian investment that has a guaranteed rate of return for a fixed period of time.
• Proof that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first year of study
• Test to show intermediate proficiency in English or French (CLB7)
• Valid academic qualification proofs

There should be an online application as paper application is not acceptable for the Student Direct Stream. The fees for applying online are $150.

Steps to be followed for SDS Application

• Complete the application form
• Online Submission of the application
• Biometrics to be done
• On the approval of the application a letter of introduction is issued which needs to be shown to the officer when you arrive in Canada
• Or
• An electronic travel authorization or a visitor visa (temporary resident visa), depending on which you need to enter Canada

Additional Benefits

If the applicant has aspouse or common-law partnerand dependent children their visa application will also be processed faster along with your application process.

• visitor visa
• work permit
• study permit