What is the fastest time to get Study Permit under non-SDS so far?
If the processing time is 15 weeks then is there a possibility that permit will be issued before that?
One last question, is eligibility determined by regional visa office or Ottawa?
If not COVID, my visa would be granted after 3 weeks of application. Instead, it took 12. So realistically, the minimum on this forum is 3 considering
but only if
1) you will do an upfront and pass medical with IOM before submitting your application
2) you either already submitted your biometrics or your VAC is open and can schedule an appointment ASAP (ideally no later than for the next day after receiving letter to give biometrics)
3) you are transferring from English(French) speaking institution (think about something like US, UK, etc) or are a resident of EU or US
4) your finances are on point and degree is reasonable
5) strong home ties so that they will not second guess your intentions
6) you did not travel to too many countries – or if you did, they can provide info about you for background check efficiently (like the US, EU, maybe Australia, New Zealand, etc)
7) your DLI is on the list
Your eligibility is determined at the office where it gets processed. Usually it is the closest office to you geographically (like London if you are in the UK or Los Angeles if you are on the west coast and in the US)
