What is Student Direct Stream (SDS) in Canada & Who Can Apply?

The student direct stream is a fast-track program for a study permit for Canada. Unlike regular student visas, SDS will allow eligible students to get the visa approved within 3-4 weeks. To be more concise, students with the best profiles even get their applications processed in 20 calendar days. This is a new program, especially for specific Asian and African citizens. Indian students are eligible for Canada Student Direct Stream.

As a part of eligibility for Student Direct Stream, the candidate needs an acceptance letter from a DLI – Designated Learning Institution of Canada and a Guaranteed Investment Certificate

What is DLI?

Designated Learning Institute means college or a university that has the approval to host an international student from the Canadian Government. Most of the top universities and public colleges are DLI. 

Students need to apply for their interesting courses and get approval from any DLI. This is mandatory to be eligible for SDS and boost your chances for Study in Canada through SDS

What is a Guaranteed Investment Certificate?

A guaranteed investment certificate is a kind of student investment from where you can get confirmed returns. For this, you need to open a Canadian account from any approved bank online. And it can be used once you enter Canada. The bank will hold your GIC in your student or investment account and you can draw the amount all the time or lump sum once. The remaining amount will be distributed for all 12 months. 

Who can apply for Student Direct Stream?

Below are the eligibility requirements which need to be fulfilled to apply for Student Direct Stream for Indian Students. 

1.      Be a legal resident of any one of the following countries

·   India

·   China

·   Morocco

·   Pakistan

·   Philippines

·   Senegal

·   Vietnam 

2.      Holder of acceptance letter from post-secondary DLI

3.      Should not be a resident of Canada by the time of applying to SDS

4.      Proof of first-year course fee payment to the university

5.      Holder of Guaranteed Investment Certificate of CAN $1000

6.   Minimum band 6 in the IELTS test in all sections as well. Or the score which is equivalent to the CLB 7. 

The candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria need to submit the required documents like DLI Acceptance letter, IELTS score card, GIC, educational certificates, etc. 

Hope this is helpful and let you understand about the Student Direct Stream in Canada. If still confused, you can connect with our Canada Education counselors who can detail the process. 

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