The Student Direct Stream Program Ends As Of November 8, 2024
As of November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially ended the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Additionally, the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream for study permit applicants has also ended. These changes mean that all future study permit applications must now follow the standard application process.
Launched in 2018, the SDS was designed to expedite the study permit application process for students from 14 countries, including India, China, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Applicants under the SDS were required to submit language test results and provide proof of opening a Canadian Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $20,635 CAD.
As a result of the discontinuation of the SDS, students who were planning to apply under this stream should now anticipate longer processing times. For instance, as of November 8th, the processing time for applications submitted from India has increased to an average of 8 weeks.
For more details on the changes and the application process, refer to the official IRCC website.
English: https://ttnimmigration.ca/vi/en/chuong-trinh-student-direct-stream-dong-tu-08-11-2024/
