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Study in Canada

Canada has seen consistent growth in its stature in the past 8 to 10 years as one of the most preferred destinations chosen by international students for higher studies. Today, it is one of the most sought-after countries in the world leaving USA, Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark and many others on the side, and the number of international students in Canada is steadily increasing. The cost of studying and living in Canada is lower and of a higher standard, which is why students choose Canada over other developed countries.
Canada is famous for its high-quality education, topped with work and internship opportunities that make it a great destination for students. Also, Canada has many stay back options like a guaranteed Post Graduate Work Permit after you complete your studies and if you wisely spend your time on your Work Permit can make your way to Permanent Residency.
Benefits of Studying in Canada
  1. Open Work Permit for Spouse and Study Permit for kids along with primary application
  2. Guaranteed Work Permit for graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
  3. Minimum 20 hours to work while on a Study Permit to sustain yourself
  4. Opportunity to work for any employer and in any field.
  5. Access to free healthcare for Work Permit holders
  6. Several Provincial & Federal programs to facilitate Permanent residency to students.

If you are planning to study in Canada, you might get confused between terms such as SDS and Non-SDS during the visa application process. SDS stands for Student Direct Stream, formerly known as Students Partner Program, and is open to certain countries like Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam, etc.

The Non-SDS category is another category that supports students wishing to study in Canada in Applying for a Canada Study Visa. The category specifically helps those aspirants to study in Canada who are unable to get a Student Visa in Canada via the SDS stream as they are unable to fulfill the SDS requirements. The prerequisites to apply under the non-SDS category will be varied as the category demands more documents.

The non-SDS visa success rate is comparatively lower than that of the SDS category. This is because the number of documents is less in SDS than in non-SDS. As per the IRCC, the SDS success rate in 2021 was 71%, whereas, for the non-SDS applicants, it was 40%.

SDS vs NON-SDS

Difference

SDS

Non-SDS

Visa processing time

20 Calendar days*

6-8 weeks approx.

Eligibility

Application in Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam.

Applicable to all countries.

Documentation

Brief

Extensive

Process

Streamlined and efficient

Lengthy and confusing sometimes

Medium

Online (only accepted online)

Can be submitted offline

Language proficiency test scores

Accept IELTS

Accept IELTS and PTE

Success rate

71%*

40%*

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