What is SDS Canada?
Let’s first get clear about the Student Direct Stream program. Students can get their Canada study permit faster with the Student Direct Stream program. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada tend to process the Canada Study Visa process within 20 calendar days only. To be eligible for faster processing through the Student Direct Stream, you must be a legal resident living in one of the following countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Brazil
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Grenadines
- India
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Peru
- The Philippines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Saint Vincent and the
- Senegal
- Vietnam
However, some applications can take time. One must perform some formalities quickly to apply under the Student Direct Stream program. The Applicants must have the following documents when they apply:
- Have an acceptance letter from a post-secondary designated learning institution
- Have aCertificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (This is only required if you’re planning to study in Quebec)
- Language Tests – Effective August 10, 2023, IRCC is accepting four new English language tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants.
The new list of approved language tests include:
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
Aside from the abovementioned tests, students can also take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training or Academic tests.
For CELPIP General: Minimum score of 7
For CAEL: Minimum score of 60
For Pearson Academic: Minimum score of 60
For TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 83
For applications submitted starting August 10, 2023, using IELTS Academic, an overall band score of 6.0 is mandatory.
For applications filed with IELTS Academic before August 10, 2023, a score of 6.0 is required in each skill section (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
If applying with IELTS General Training, a score of 6.0 in each skill section is needed.
For TEST de Evaluation de Francais, the CLB score must be 7 for each at least i.e. 310 at least in speaking, 310 in writing, 249 in listening, and 207 in reading.
- GIC proof of CAN $ 10,000 – The student will have to show GIC proof of at least $10,000 in any bank that is insured by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Scheme (CDIC) Note: Starting from January 1, 2024, prospective students applying for a study permit for the year 2024 must show GIC of $20,635.
- Proof of full payment of the first year of study
- Educational transcripts
- Proof of completion of medical examination and police clearance (if you need one)
- Officers must be satisfied that the applicant is bona fide and will leave Canada when their stay is completed in Canada.
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