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The Canadian student visa policy has undergone significant changes, and preparation is required in a
Author:canadaboqiao           Time：2024-11-10 10:36:10

Starting from today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will no longer accept study permits submitted through the Student Direct Admission Program (SDS)


apply. Afterwards, all study permit applications will be submitted using the standard application process, which will increase the difficulty of future study visas. Approval rate and processing of SDS plan


The processing speed has always been higher than the standard study permit application process. According to the latest changes, students who originally planned to apply through SDS should now expect longer approval periods


Accurate processing time. This change will not have a negative impact on the eligibility of students who wish to apply for study permits. All students, regardless of whether they meet SDS or NSE requirements


To qualify, one must meet the requirements for a Canadian study permit application. It is recommended to submit study permits at least 12 weeks in advance in the future to have sufficient time to respond.




The SDS program was launched in 2018 with the aim of accelerating international student study permit applications from 14 countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, and Colombia


Biya, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago


And Vietnam. Nigerian applicants have a similar Nigerian Student Fast Track (NSE).




In 2024, Canada announced a series of new measures for international student programs to control the number of temporary residents at home, including study and work permit holders.


In the past 12 months, IRCC has implemented new limits on the issuance of study permits. By 2025, this upper limit will be set at 437000 new study permits, including master's degrees


Scholars and doctoral students; Implement new language requirements and learning field qualifications for students applying for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP); Restricting spouses of international students


The availability of work permits; Updated living expenses requirements for international students applying for Canadian study permits.




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