Canada launched a special program for certain specific international students, which is real quick and easy to get approved for pursuing higher education. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get your study permit faster through the Student Direct Stream (SDS).

IRCC is trying to process most SDS applications within 20 calendar days. However, some applications may take longer.

To get faster processing, you must

• give your biometrics as soon as possible
• meet all the eligibility requirements

To be eligible for faster processing through the Student Direct Stream, you must:

• be a legal resident living in 1 of the following countries:
  
  • China
  • India
  • Morocco
  • Pakistan
  • the Philippines
  • Senegal
  • Vietnam

• live outside of Canada when you apply
• have proof you have paid your tuition for your first year of study
• have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAN$10,000
• have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration. (only if you’re planning to study in Quebec)
• get a medical certificate before you apply (if you need one)
• get a police clearance certificate before you apply (if you need one)
• have your most recent secondary or post-secondary school transcript(s)
• have a language test result that shows:
  
  • a score of 6.0 or higher in each skill (reading, writing, speaking and listening) on the IELTS or
  • a Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) score that is equal to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of at least 7 in each skill (reading, writing, speaking and listening)

Depending on where you’re applying from, you may also need to provide other documents. Make sure you include all the documents required by the visa office that processes your application.

Applicant may be asked to give additional documents to support their application. In this situation, processing of their application will take longer to process.