CANADA STUDENT VISA

Canada’s education is known for best and excellent across the entire world education sector. High importance is given to learning and maintaining high standards of imparting education here. What’s makes studying in Canada even more conducive is the lower living costs and tuition fees for international students. Canada spends more on education as compared to the OECD average, and is the second highest among the G-8 countries. Canada fosters diversified study options at Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and MS (Master of Science) levels. Moreover, a number of Canadian institutions are involved in international research partnerships to study and address major world issues. Another beneficial aspect of studying in Canada is The ‘Walk Safe’ programs that help people access public transportation during late hours.

What is SDS Program?

The Study Direct Stream (SDS) Program is a program that will speed up the Visa processing for full-time studies attending Universities and Colleges in Canada.

The Study Direct Stream (SDS) Program is a program that will speed up the Visa processing for full-time studies attending Universities and Colleges in Canada.

Eligibility criteria for students applying for a program under SDS:

• Admission to a full-time program in a post-secondaryuniversities, colleges, institutes or CEGEP.
• IELTS score with a minimum band of 6 for each ability (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) taken within past two years.
• Candidates having 65% marks in 12th can apply for student visa in Canada, according to new SDS rule.
• Purchase of a special Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAD$10,000 to cover living expenses for the first year of stay in Canada.
• Proof of payment of the tuition fee for oneyear.
• Medical examination at least one week before submission of the application.
• In new SDS rule, online application can be submitted.

Advantages of applying under SDS

• Streamlined visa process for all SDS eligible institutions.
• Less financial documentation.
• Faster visa processing time.

Admission in Non SDS General

• Letter of Acceptance from College
• IELTS score sheet with at least an overall band of 6.0 for undergraduate courses and an overall band of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 for post graduate programs
• 12th Grade mark sheet for undergraduate programs
• Bachelor’s degree or three to four years of Advance Diploma with minimum 50% or above, is required for post graduate courses
• Proof of work experience, along with pay slips of last 3 months
• Proof of payment of Tuition Fee
• Proof of funds to support living expenses – bank savings, investments, education loan etc.
• Income tax return documents of either the student or sponsor are the acceptable proof of income