New Canada study abroad policy: browse results in 30 days via student direct stream
Vietnamese students will be considered for study abroad results faster through the programStudent Direct Stream Under the Direct Stream, students applying for a visa through SDS will have their results approved within 30 days.
About SDS program and differences with regular visa
Canada is known as a country that always focuses on the quality of education and constantly updates new innovative policies, facilitating the attraction of international students to study. Following the success of CES program (Canada Express Study) has been implemented since 2016, Student Direct Stream ( SDS) is officially applied in Vietnam since 2018.
The Canadian government's move is aimed at reducing the hassle of applying for student visas from citizens of four Asian countries, including China, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Students will be exempted from financial proof procedures, which speeds up the process of applying for a student visa. In addition, the advantage of SDS program is that it allows applicants to choose most of the Colleges, Universities and educational institutions in Canada (instead of limiting the list of 55 schools in the CES program as before).
Let Hotcourses Vietnam review some key differences between a regular student visa and a visa under SDS!
Features | Regular Visa | SDS |
Financial proof | Mandatory (account statement, proof of income, fixed assets, ...) | Not required |
Processing time of the application | 60 - 120 days | 30 days |
Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) | Not required | Required |
Tuition fees | Partial prepayment | Full payment of first year tuition |
What do I need in my Student Direct Stream study abroad application?
You can Register online or paper filing. Depending on the form of registration you choose, please prepare the following documents in the form of soft copies or notarized copies:
- Copy of admission letter from an institution in Canada (*)
- Copies of medical examination results
- Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) worth $10,000
- Confirmation of tuition payment for the first year of study in Canada
- Copy of your graduation diploma if you are enrolled in the Canadian High School Program
OR a minimum of 6.0 IELTS (for English language programs), or a minimum of 7 TEF (for programs in French).
(*) Most universities and colleges are issued with Designated Learning Institution Number (DLI), or do not have DLI but are on the list Appointed Institutes Canadian Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) is part of the Student Direct Stream program. Hotcouses Vietnam reminds you to check if the school you want to study at in Canada is on this list before taking the next steps.
What happens after completing your Student Direct Stream application?
Upon receipt of your application, Student Direct Stream will review your application immediately and return results within 30 days.
If your application passes, you will receive a letter letter of introductionto submit to the immigration department when you arrive in Canada, and to be approved for a Student Direct Stream visa. The visa is valid for the entire duration of your study program in Canada.
If your application is rejected, you will receive a letter from an officer in charge of the program stating the reason. In this case, you can contact the office that sent the visa rejection letter directly for clarification.
In case your application is not eligible for Student Direct Stream approval, or if you are Vietnamese but living abroad, you can still apply for a student visa under Regular application process.
Source: Canada.ca
Please contact: Greatlink International Study Abroad Co., Ltd.
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