Candian Study Visa FAQs

The government of Canada has made a special program for Indian students called the Student Direct Stream (SDS). This program expedites the visa process with minimum documentation requirements. Additionally, students also get a work permit after the completion of their studies. Canadian government has permitted a few elite colleges to accept admissions under SPP. Most of these colleges are funded by the Canadian government and offer premium level education.

A) The student must have scored minimum of 65% or above in the most recently completed degree or diploma.
B) Get medical exam from panel physician by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. (CIC)
C) Letter of Acceptance from a post- secondary designated learning institution and must have a start and end dates of the program.
D) A minimum of 6 bands each in reading, writing, listening and speaking of the IELTS exam.
E) Complete mark sheets for every year.
F) You must apply within an year of completing your degree or diploma.
G) You have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAN$10,000
H) have proof you have paid your tuition for your first year of study

Ircc process most Student Direct Stream applications within 20 calendar days after receive your biometrics.

Once you pay your fees (including your biometrics fee) and submit your application, Ircc will send you a letter that says you need to give your biometrics (if you need to). The letter will tell you how and where to do this. You need to bring this letter when you give your biometrics. You also need to bring your valid passport. You have up to 30 days to give your biometrics in person. If you didn’t pay the biometrics fee, we’ll send you a letter asking you to do this first. You can only get the instruction letter if you pay the biometrics fee.

Yes, Canada has made majority of its population through migrants from other countries. Students have the option of applying for Permanent Residency in Canada but the application must score minimum 60 points and meet all the health and character requirements.