following countries:
China
India
The Philippines
Vietnam
Pakistan
Morocco
Senegal
If a student is a citizen of one of the seven countries listed above, but they aren’t currently living there, they are not eligible for the SDS. To apply for the program, the student must also be residing in the country.
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Does the SDS Replace IRCC’s Regular Study Permit Stream?
The SDS does not replace IRCC’s regular study permit program. It is simply an expedited stream. If a student applies for the SDS, but does not qualify, then their application is processed under regular processing procedures.
How to Apply for the SDS
International students must apply online for the SDS. Alongside their electronic application, students must submit the following documents:
A copy of their acceptance letter from a post-secondary DLI
A copy of their upfront medical exam confirmation document (if required)
A police certificate (if required)
Proof that they have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000 CAN
Proof that they have paid the tuition fees for their first year of study
A copy of their most recent educational transcript
Proof that they have completed a language test showing either: