The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI). The SDS is available to legal residents who reside in Antigua and Barbuda Brazil China Colombia Costa Rica India Morocco Pakistan Peru Philippines Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Senegal Trinidad…
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September 1, 2023 The following are directives previously provided in OB 553 for requesting passports or travel documents in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency to allow IRCC offices in Canada to complete stage 2 processing (admissibility) or confirmation of permanent residence procedures for all permanent resident applicants and/or return the passport or travel…
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August 11, 2023 We’re making administrative updates to instructions regarding language testing. Updated instructions Criteria for designation as a language testing organization Designated language testing organizations Federal skilled workers selection criteria: Official language proficiency Integrity concerns with respect to language test results Language requirements – Provincial nominees
August 15, 2023 The instructions added refer to the temporary public policy allowing certain foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada to study without a study permit from June 27, 2023, until June 27, 2026. This applies to eligible foreign nationals who hold a valid work permit issued on or before June 7, 2023, or…
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