VISA PROCESS

What is SDS ?




Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a streamlined visa category specifically designed for international students applying to designated Canadian institutions. It offers faster processing times and certain advantages compared to the regular student visa process.




List Of Countries




Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam




WHAT IS GIC ?




Guaranteed Investment Certificate is a mandatory financial requirement for students applying for a Canadian student visa under the Student Direct Stream (SDS)

• GIC amount - 1 year living expenses
• Banks - CIBC Bank, Scotia Bank or ICICI
• Money is released in fixed interval with interest payment.



What is NON-SDS?




A student who doesn't meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Direct Stream (SDS), goes for Non-SDS visa process.

• IELTS - less than 6 bands (no band less than 5.5)
• TAT-2-3 Months
• Application fee - 235 CAD
• GIC - No
• CAD 22,895 funds in Bank account statement, consistent throughout the 4-month period

ADMISSION PROCESS

Recent Changes In Canada For International Students




Here is a breakdown of the new measures:

• Change 1: Students must provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from the province or territory where they plan to study with their study permit application.
• Change 2: As Of September 1, 2024, International Students Enrolled in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Not Eligible For Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPS) Upon Graduation.
• Change 3: Graduates Of Master's And Similar Short Graduate-Level Programs Qualify For a 3-Year Work Permit
• Change 4: Open work permits will only be available to spouses of international students studying for their Master's or PhD.
• Change 5: Student Direct Stream (SDS) Closed on November 8, 2024, before 2 p.m.
• Change 6: Students are allowed to work off campus up to 24 hours per week without a work permit.

Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL)



• A document required by some international students applying for a study permit in Canada to demonstrate that their intended program is approved by the designated learning institution (DLI).
• Applicable only for Bachelors -UG, Diploma and certificate courses
• A fixed number of PALs to be issued by IRCC to a foreign student.
• In 2024, the IRCC only accepted 485,000 study permit applications.
• In 2025, 10% reduction 437,000 only.