Canada ends fast-track visa programme

Canada Ends SDS Programme For Fast Track Student Visas. How Will It Impact Indians?
It is said that Canada took the decision to end the SDS visa programme as part of the country's attempt to address
Canada discontinues fast-track student visas after ending 10-year multiple-entry visas
Canada has suddenly scrapped its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, effective November 8. The SDS was introduced in 2018 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to fast-track study permit processing for students from 14 countries,
Canada Govt ends fast-track student visas for India, 13 other countries
Launched in 2018, the Student Direct Stream programme aimed to simplify the visa application process for students from 14 countries, including India and China, who met specific requirements. A Canadian Guaranteed Investment Certificate worth $20,635 CAD (Rs 12.51 lakh) and English/ French language test scores were among these requirements.
Canada ends fast processing of international student visas
Canada has announced the immediate termination of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, impacting international students’ study permit processing times. The move aims to enhance program integrity and ensure fair access for all applicants.
Sharp Decrease in Visas to Indian Students Alarms U.S. Colleges
About 59,000 student, or F-1, visas were awarded by American consulates in India during the critical months of May to August, compared with nearly 89,000 during the same period in 2023. Worldwide, student-visa issuances for this academic year fell by 12.5 percent, with the bulk of the decline driven by India.
Canada ends fast-track student visas, big blow to applicants from India
Further tightening measures include limited work permits for spouses of international students and higher financial proof requirements.
Canada ends fast-track SDS visa for India, 13 other countries - How this decision can impact Indian students
Implemented in 2018 by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), SDS aimed to simplify and expedite the process of visa application for international students from 14 countries, including Brazil,
Canada ends SDS visa programme: How this move can impact Indian students
The decision to cancel the SDS fast-track visa service raised concerns over delays in processing and uncertainty for many international students from India.
Indian students will also be hit as Canada stops fast-track visa
Canada has abruptly ended its expedited study visa program, SDS, impacting numerous international students, particularly from India. The program, know
Canada Ends Fast-track Visas For Foreign Students Amid India Diplomatic Dispute
The Canadian government has announced the end of its Student Direct Stream (SDS), a scheme popular among Indian students for accelerated study permit processing. Students from India and 13 other count
Canada ends fast-track visa programme for international students, Indians to be affected
Canada closes Student Direct Stream (SDS) for fair access, requiring all international students to apply through regular study permit stream.
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