Is 2-stage approval not applicable for SDS applications?

[forestalt]

https://www.cicnews.com/2020/07/how-to-get-a-canada-study-permit-for-fall-2020-0715089.html#gs.arkjdl

"International students who are applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) are only eligible for the expedited study-permit program if they can submit a full application. Otherwise, they have to apply under the regular process or wait until they are able to supply all the necessary documents to be eligible for the SDS."

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/study-permit.html#toc_3.2

"Clients are advised to submit a study permit application under the SDS only if they can satisfy all eligibility requirements upon submission of their application. Those who are unable to provide the required documents for the SDS upon submitting their application may be advised to submit a study permit application under the regular process or to apply under the SDS once services resume and they are able to submit the required documents."

 

[jmlualhati]

i guess there's not much movement with SDS files. mostly just until "Medical Passed". I applied March 2, 2020 SDS

 

[jigzyy]

https://www.cicnews.com/2020/07/how-to-get-a-canada-study-permit-for-fall-2020-0715089.html#gs.arkjdl

"International students who are applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) are only eligible for the expedited study-permit program if they can submit a full application. Otherwise, they have to apply under the regular process or wait until they are able to supply all the necessary documents to be eligible for the SDS."

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/study-permit.html#toc_3.2

"Clients are advised to submit a study permit application under the SDS only if they can satisfy all eligibility requirements upon submission of their application. Those who are unable to provide the required documents for the SDS upon submitting their application may be advised to submit a study permit application under the regular process or to apply under the SDS once services resume and they are able to submit the required documents."

SDS application process only kicks in when you select biometrics completed and upfront medicals done option when creating a profile to apply. If one of them is missing, it just reverts back to non-SDS process in which itll remove GIC, first year tuition proof & medical confirmation fields and instead ask you to upload financial documents. I believe 2-step confirmation is only for non-SDS applications since SDS application has to be completed before it is submitted.

 

[CommentDebate]

SDS application process only kicks in when you select biometrics completed and upfront medicals done option when creating a profile to apply. If one of them is missing, it just reverts back to non-SDS process in which itll remove GIC, first year tuition proof & medical confirmation fields and instead ask you to upload financial documents. I believe 2-step confirmation is only for non-SDS applications since SDS application has to be completed before it is submitted.

This information is wrong. Upfront biometrics is not a requirement for SDS.

 

[jigzyy]

This information is wrong. Upfront biometrics is not a requirement for SDS.

Thank you for correcting. My bad. Yes. Biometrics for SDS is not mandatory. Which makes 2-stage process applicable for SDS as well.

But right now, I think IRCC temporarily suggesting is to use non-SDS category if you can't provide Biometrics and/or Medicals so that complete applications get priority processing.

 

[forestalt]

Thank you for correcting. My bad. Yes. Biometrics for SDS is not mandatory. Which makes 2-stage process applicable for SDS as well.

But right now, I think IRCC temporarily suggesting is to use non-SDS category if you can't provide Biometrics and/or Medicals so that complete applications get priority processing.

I had applied under the SDS category in June. Can't provide biometrics because the Canada VACs are not open in my country.

Does this mean that I need to make a new application under the non-SDS category in order to qualify for the two-stage process?

 

[jigzyy]

I had applied under the SDS category in June. Can't provide biometrics because the Canada VACs are not open in my country.

Does this mean that I need to make a new application under the non-SDS category in order to qualify for the two-stage process?

No. You will automatically fall under 2-stage process. You will get either AIP or refusal based on eligibility for stage 1 and after that, 90 days time period to submit Biometrics. I believe it will get extended to another 90 days if you are still not able to provide Biometrics.

 

[forestalt]

No. You will automatically fall under 2-stage process. You will get either AIP or refusal based on eligibility for stage 1 and after that, 90 days time period to submit Biometrics. I believe it will get extended to another 90 days if you are still not able to provide Biometrics.

I have already been asked to provide Biometrics, since June 3

 

[jigzyy]

I have already been asked to provide Biometrics, since June 3

Great! Your application is not going to be refused for not providing biometrics with in given time frame. Your deadline will be extended for another 90 days. I am sure VACs will start to open up in next couple of weeks, just in time to collect Bios for fall semester students.