Canada ends SDS visa programme

Canada SDS explained: What is Student Direct Stream, why has it been closed & what does it mean for Indian students?
Canada has been a popular destination among students who want to study abroad, clearly for the fact that the country has some highly-ranked institutions, as seen in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
Canada ends fast track visa programme, Indian students likely to be impacted
Canada has ended with immediate effect the popular fast track study visa programme, SDS, a major policy decision that is likely to impact scores of international students, including from India, reported news agency PTI.
How Indian students can apply for studies in Canada after SDS program closure
Canada has ended the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, impacting international students, including those from India.
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This announcement marks a major change, particularly for Indian students who have benefitted from fast-tracked visa processing under the SDS since 2018.
Canada Suspends Fast-Track Visa Program: What Indian Students Need To Know
Canada ends the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program for international students, including from India, citing housing and resource crises. Longer processing times expected.
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
Why Canada suspended its popular student visa programme and its effects on Indian applicants
Canada has suspended its popular Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme, which expedited study permit processing for international students, espec
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 discontinues SDS visa programme: What it means for Indian students
Canada stops SDS visa, impacting Indian students. Aims to alleviate housing strain. Study permits now face longer processes.
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.
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