Canada Study Visa
HIGHLIGHTS OF STUDENT DIRECT STREAM:-
A legal resident living in 1 of the following countries:
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China
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India
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Morocco
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Pakistan
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Philippines
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Senegal
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Vietnam
If you live anywhere other than 1 of the countries listed above (even if you’re a citizen of one of the countries above), you must apply through the regular study permit application process.
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Applicants must live outside Canada at the time of application
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Acceptance letter from a designated learning institution in Canada
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Copy of your upfront medical exam confirmation document
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GIC from one of Canada’s participating banks of $10,000. A GIC is a Canadian investment that has a guaranteed rate of return for a fixed period of time.
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Proof that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first year of study
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Test to show intermediate proficiency in English or French (CLB7)
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Valid academic qualification proofs
There should be an online application as paper application is not acceptable for the Student Direct Stream. The fees for applying online are $150.
STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR SDS APPLICATION
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Complete the application form
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Online Submission of the application
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Biometrics to be done
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On the approval of the application a letter of introduction is issued which needs to be shown to the officer when you arrive in Canada
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An electronic travel authorization or a visitor visa (temporary resident visa), depending on which you need to enter Canada
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
If the applicant has aspouse or common-law partnerand dependent children their visa application will also be processed faster along with your application process.
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visitor visa
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work permit
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study permit