How to Speed Up Your Canadian Study Permit through the Student Direct Stream (SDS): Tips for International Students

Are you considering studying in Canada and searching for a quicker way to obtain your Canadian Study Permit? If so, then this article will offer some helpful guidance.

International Students aiming to study in Canada can expedite their study permit applicaiton process through a specialized program offered by the Canadian Government. This program is called Student Direct Stream (SDS) and students from eligible countries may be able to recieve their Canadian study permit faster i.e. in less than 20 days. The good news is that students from Pakistan are also eligible to apply under this program.

About the SDS Program

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) Program offered by the Canadaian government provides faster processing option for eligible international students applying for study permit in Canada. By meeting specific criteria and submiting the required documents, students may be able to benefit from a streamlined study permit application experience that is much fast as compared to the normal study permit application.

Most SDS applications are processed in 20 calender days.

Who can apply?

If you are wondering whether students from Pakistan are eligible for this program or not then let us save your time and tell you the good news that students from Pakistan are eligible to apply for this program.

However, there are addition criteria to be met in order to avoid any refusals of study permit. To qualify for the SDS program, following criteria shall be met:

• Country of Residence: To qualify for the SDS stream, you must be a resident of one of the following countries: Antigua, Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, The Philippines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Trinidad and Tobago, or Vietnam.
• School acceptance letter: You must provide an acceptance letter from a post-secondary designated learning institution in Canada (DLI).
• Medical Exam;
• Police certificate;
• Provincial attestation letter (PAL);
• Proof of language proficiency;
• Financial proof. 

How to apply for a Study Permit under SDS Program?

If you have decided and are ready to apply, let us take you through the process quickly. Here is how you can fast track the study permit applicaiton:

1. Get Organized: Gather all the required documents, including your letter of acceptance, proof of payments and International Student GIC, language test results, medical tests and police certificate, and the PAL.
2. Apply through ZED Global Consultants: A team of trained professional guiding you through the process is always a good way to apply for your study permit application and it doesnt hurt to be guided in the correct direction. once you have all the documents in order, one of our Overseas Study Consultant (OSC) will double check them for any errors, accuracy and completeness before submiting them because incomplete or inaccurate applications may result in delays or even rejections.  You will also be given a time slot to appear for your biometrics at a VFS Center.
3. Track your application status: After submitting your application, it can be tracked online.
4. Post-application: Once your applicaiton is submitted, after 20 calender days, you will recieve the response from the IRCC. If your application is approved, congratulations ! You’ll receive a letter of introduction from IRCC, which you can present to the immigration officer upon your arrival in Canada. This letter is your study permit. On the other hand, if your application if refused, don’t worry. You will have the option to appeal and reapply the decision with updated information and our OSC will assist you through this process.

By stating the SDS program step-by-step, we hope that this gives you clarity and supports your educational journey to Canada with confidence. Good luck!