CANADA STUDY VISA
SDS (STUDY DIRECT STREAM) SYSTEM.
Presently 3 types of Visa systems are prevalent for study visas of Canada.
- Visa under the University System
- Visa under the SDS System
- Visa under Non-SDS system
FEATURES AND RULES OF SDS PROGRAM CANADA FOR INDIA
As per the new rules, the SDS program has some special conditions and rules for Indian Students which are as follows:
- Minimum requirement of IELTS: For Undergraduate course: 6 bands in each module; For Post Graduate Course: Overall 6.5 Bands (with no band less than 6 in each module)
- Medical examination at least 1 week before submission of the application.
- SDS program is launched in conjunction with Scotia Bank/ICICI Bank to fulfill GIC requirements.
- Study Direct streamline has fastened up the process of study visas for Indian Students.
- Systematically visa processing for all SDS colleges & institutions.
- 1-year fee payment of the tuition fees is a must.
- Fewer documentation requirements.
- Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000 from Scotia Bank / ICICI Bank must be bought, to cover living expenses for one year.
- SDS program has replaced the SPP system in India for Canadian Education.
ADVANTAGES OF STUDENT DIRECT STREAM (SDS) PROGRAM
But the most popular among all of the three is the SDS System. The following are the benefits of SDS system
- Smoother visa process for all SDS-entitled institutions.
- Less monetary documentation.
- Faster visa processing time.
- Priority for a visa from the Canadian High Commission.
INTAKES
There are three intakes during the year in all of the colleges and universities in Canada.
- Fall – (Begins in September intake)
- Winter – (Begins in January intake)
- Summer – (Begins in May intake).
Admissions are open throughout the year.
Major intake in Canada is September followed by January and May.
Canada Study Visa Requirements & APPLICATION FEES
The application fees varies from Fees Waiver to CAD 200 depending upon College to college / University to Universities. The admission process takes 4 days to 2 months depending upon College / University.
VISA FILING
Presently the Canada Study Visa or Spouse dependent Visa is filed online through an immigration account. For Filing a visa, we need the following documents:-
Credit card for payment of Embassy fees. The Visa charges are as follows:-
Study permit (including extensions) – per person | $150 |
Restore your status as a studentRestore your status ($200) and get a new study permit ($150) | $350 |
Biometrics-per person | $85 |
ADMISSION PROCESS
The following documents are required for admission to any College / University in Canada:-
- Filled in student permit application form
- The original letter of acceptance from the university
- A valid passport/travel document, which also allows you to return to your home country. If you live in the U.S.A., this is not necessary
- Two recent passport-size photographs, with specifications of name and date of birth on the back
- Proof of financial support during your study program. This means proving you have between 10,000 and 11,000 CAD per year for living in the country.
- A letter of intent
- If you intend to study in Quebec, you will also need a Certificate d’acceptation du Québec, English and French translations for your document, a statement from the translator, and a certified copy of the original documents
- Proof that you paid the study permit fee (150 CAD)
SDS VISA PROCESSING & REQUIRMENTS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS
As per the Govt of Canada, there have been some changes in the requirements and visa processing under the SDS program.
So, the following are the SDS visa processing and Requirements for Indian Students:
- The minimum IELTS Score for an SDS Visa must be 6 bands in each module for UG & 6.5 bands for PG courses.
- Full tuition fees for the first year should be paid in advance.
- Colleges and Institutions must have a registered Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) number.A
- Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10200 will be mandatory to buy.
Education Training System in Canada is globally Recognized Canada has built up a top-notch education system with exclusive expectations. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is perceived all inclusive as being identical to those from the United States and Commonwealth nations.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA:
Global Students who have graduated from a Canadian college or university have the chance to work in Canada for one year to Three years depending upon the studies, the student has done in Canada. For non-SDS colleges, there is no work permit after studies.
Find more up-to-date information about the Canadian student visa on the official student visa page of the Canadian government.
Processing Time for Study Permit differs from 15 days to 30 days for receipt of initial response.
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