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IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

CIC News IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately As of today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). IRCC has also ended the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream for study permit applicants from Nigeria. Going forward, all…

Speed Up Your Canadian Study Permit through the Student Direct Stream: Tips for International Students

CIC News Speed Up Your Canadian Study Permit through the Student Direct Stream: Tips for International Students Are you considering studying in Canada and searching for a quicker way to obtain your Canadian study permit? If so, this article offers some helpful guidance. International students aiming to study in Canada can expedite their study permit…

Banking for International Students: A Helpful Guide to Picking the Right Bank Account and Credit Card in Canada

CIC News Banking for International Students: A Helpful Guide to Picking the Right Bank Account and Credit Card in Canada Welcome to Canada – your new home during your studies as an international student! You’ll soon be making important decisions of whether to open a Canadian bank account and apply for a credit card. If…

TD signs agreement with ApplyBoard, adding to international student offerings

CIC News TD signs agreement with ApplyBoard, adding to international student offerings TD Bank Group and Canadian education technology company ApplyBoard have collaborated to help new international students from China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, Senegal, and Vietnam meet eligibility requirements for a Canadian study permit under the Government of Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS)…

Live Webinar: CAEL – Test Structure and Strategies to Help You Ace the Speaking Component

CIC News Live Webinar: CAEL – Test Structure and Strategies to Help You Ace the Speaking Component If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment and increasing your chances of admission to a Canadian university, then this webinar is for you. CanadaVisa invites you to our free, live, and interactive…

IRCC expects India visa processing to return to normal by early 2024

CIC News IRCC expects India visa processing to return to normal by early 2024 A press conference with Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller on October 19th, 2023 has revealed that the ongoing dispute between Canada and India will result in slower processing times for Indian visa applications. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration…

IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization

CIC News IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class permanent residence applicants as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants to…

CAEL and CELPIP are now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS)

CIC News CAEL and CELPIP are now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) We are pleased to announce that international students looking to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution can now choose a Canadian-made English language proficiency test when applying for a study permit with the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…

IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream

CIC News IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023.…