Can an Overseas Pakistani living in middle east apply for the SDS stream for Post Graduation

[TheMaverick777]

Hi,

I live in Middle East but I am Pakistani. I want to apply under SDS stream so can I do it directly from my current location or I'll have to go to Pakistan and apply from there (is that possible)?

Please help me answer this question. I can't find answer to this anywhere? Or maybe if someone knows the number for IRCC?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi,

I live in Middle East but I am Pakistani. I want to apply under SDS stream so can I do it directly from my current location or I'll have to go to Pakistan and apply from there (is that possible)?

Please help me answer this question. I can't find answer to this anywhere? Or maybe if someone knows the number for IRCC?

Thanks in advance.

You have to apply from Pakistan and show residency. Says right on the page.

To be eligible for faster processing through the Student Direct Stream (SDS), you must

• be a legal resident living in 1 of the following countries:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/student-direct-stream/eligibility.html

 

[TheMaverick777]

The problem is I live and work in UAE. So If I had to pay money for GIC it would be from my UAE bank account and my work experience is also from here.

 

[TheMaverick777]

You have to apply from Pakistan and show residency. Says right on the page.

To be eligible for faster processing through the Student Direct Stream (SDS), you must

• be a legal resident living in 1 of the following countries:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/student-direct-stream/eligibility.html

What If I travel to Pakistan and apply from there for SDS?

 

[Naturgrl]

What If I travel to Pakistan and apply from there for SDS?

Sure. Show that you are a legal resident. Honestly SDS may not be as fast and most people still wait 12-14 weeks.

 

[TheMaverick777]

Sure. Show that you are a legal resident. Honestly SDS may not be as fast and most people still wait 12-14 weeks.

I mean they say SDS has a significant better approval rate compared to the regular version. However, if the 12-14 weeks is true, which it looks like then how came can you attend University which happens to be starting on 1st of Sep, 2024?

 

[Naturgrl]

I mean they say SDS has a significant better approval rate compared to the regular version. However, if the 12-14 weeks is true, which it looks like then how came can you attend University which happens to be starting on 1st of Sep, 2024?

Oh…I have never seen stats that show SDS have a higher approval rate. You should have applied earlier. Are you taking a Masters? You apply and then if not approved by September you ask for a deferral.

 

[TheMaverick777]

Oh…I have never seen stats that show SDS have a higher approval rate. You should have applied earlier. Are you taking a Masters? You apply and then if not approved by September you ask for a deferral.

Yes, it is Masters and University is a Public University. I applied it back in March but the Acceptance came in Mid May. But the problem is about the SDS issue as I am not living in Pakistan.

 

[scylla]

Yes, it is Masters and University is a Public University. I applied it back in March but the Acceptance came in Mid May. But the problem is about the SDS issue as I am not living in Pakistan.

SDS is only possible if you move back to Pakistan. I'm not sure what the confusion is. Ultimately you need to make a choice between returning to Pakistan so that you can apply under SDS or or not.

 

[TheMaverick777]

SDS is only possible if you move back to Pakistan. I'm not sure what the confusion is. Ultimately you need to make a choice between returning to Pakistan so that you can apply under SDS or or not.

I have no problem returning back to Pakistan for a couple of weeks. But the question is if I move (temporarily) to Pakistan I'll be Eligible to for SDS right ????? even though I work in Dubai?

 

[Naturgrl]

I have no problem returning back to Pakistan for a couple of weeks. But the question is if I move (temporarily) to Pakistan I'll be Eligible to for SDS right ????? even though I work in Dubai?

You needs to show that Pakistan is your legal residence and not Dubai. You cannot visit, apply and return to Dubai.

 

[scylla]

I have no problem returning back to Pakistan for a couple of weeks. But the question is if I move (temporarily) to Pakistan I'll be Eligible to for SDS right ????? even though I work in Dubai?

I don't think that will work. You have to show that you are a resident. So you would need to actually move back if you want to apply through SDS.