Canada has closed the “The Student Direct Stream (SDS) ‘’, a faster Visa application process that helped international students secure visas quickly. A statement issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Friday (November 8, 2024) stated they have taken this step to provide fair and equal access to all foreign students to the application process for study permits.

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Canada scraps popular student visa programme, here’s how it will affect Indians

From now on, students need to apply through the regular study permit stream, which accepts Guaranteed Investment Certificates as proof of financial support

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Canada ends fast-track visa programme for international students, Indians to be affected

Canada's goal is to strengthen program integrity, address student vulnerability, and give all students equal and fair access to the application process, as well as a positive academic experience, a government presser said.

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Canada Ends Popular Visa Scheme For Foreign Students. How Will It Affect Indian Aspirants?

Under Canada's tightening immigration policies, international students are questioning their decision to study in northern B.C. — while local businesses and community leaders are worried about a knock-on effect on the workforce.

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Canada on Friday discontinued its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program for international students, amid a push by the country to cope with its housing and resource crisis. The program was implemented in 2018 by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to expedite study permit applications for international students from 14 countries, including Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines and…

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Canada Discontinues Popular Student Visa Scheme: How It Affects Indians

The decision to cancel the fast-track visa service raised concerns over delays in processing and uncertainty for many international students from India.

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Canada ends fast-track visa programme: How this move can impact Indian students

Further tightening measures include limited work permits for spouses of international students and higher financial proof requirements.

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Canada ends fast-track student visas, big blow to applicants from India

Canada on Friday (Nov 8) scrapped a popular student visa scheme that expedited the visa issuing process for students coming from nations like India, China and Pakistan. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) initiative ended on November 8 at 2:00 pm ET, meaning applications received after this time will be now processed using regular study permit procedures.

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In a decision that is likely to impact several Indian students, Canada has ended its popular fast-track study visa programme. The move comes amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada.

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Canada ends fast track visa programme, Indian students likely to be impacted

Canada has discontinued its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program for international students to address housing and resource issues. The program, implemented in 2018, expedited study permit applications, but will now be replaced by a regular study permit process.

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Canada ends Student Direct Stream visa program: How it will impact aspiring Indian students?

The Canadian government has decided to stop the financial proof-free study abroad program that has been implemented for the past 6 years, following a series of consecutive tightening regulations being issued.

Chính phủ Canada quyết định dừng chương trình du học diện miễn chứng minh tài chính đã triển khai trong 6 năm qua, nối tiếp loạt quy định thắt chặt liên tiếp được ban hành.

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