Canada Ends SDS Programme For Fast Track Student Visas. How Will It Impact Indians?
<p>Canada on Friday announced the discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme. This development can have far-reaching implications for Indian students as the SDS programme is a key pathway for international students seeking permits for studies in Canada. It is said that Canada took the decision as part of the country’s attempts to address “ongoing housing shortages and resource strain”.</p> <p>Launched in 2018 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the SDS programme was designed to fast-track study permit applications for students from 14 countries. Besdies India, these countries also include Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, and Vietnam.</p> <p>The SDS programme made the student application process faster,making access… Read More »Canada Ends SDS Programme For Fast Track Student Visas. How Will It Impact Indians?