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Exploring the Student Direct Stream for studying in Canada

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a fast-tracked program designed to accelerate the study permit process for qualified international post-secondary students.

By Vimal Sivakumar

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International student life in Calgary compared to the rest of Canada

Moving away from home in pursuit of higher education can be a life-changing experience, one that many international students find fulfilling and satisfying.

By SAIT

Recent immigrants more likely to be employed than those born in Canada

Over the next three years, Canada will aim to welcome roughly 1.45 million immigrants; with 60% projected to be through economic class programs.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Over 120,000 temporary residents transitioned to Canadian permanent residents in 2022

New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 124,950 temporary residents transitioned to permanent residents in 2022.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada extends work permits for Hong Kong residents

Immigration minister Sean Fraser has just announced Canada is expanding its open work permit options for Hong Kong nationals.

By Edana Robitaille

How to increase your chances for study permit approval

Canada continues to be one of the world’s most popular destinations for international students. With an excellent standard of education and internationally accredited schools—Canada hosts a huge number of students from abroad every year—welcoming close to 450,000 new international students in 2021 alone. While Canada does host many international students annually, there are also those […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

2023: A preview of Canadian immigration

The most recent census revealed that immigrants now make up their largest-ever share of Canada’s total population (23%), beating a record that had previously been set 100 years ago.

By Vimal Sivakumar

What is the Student Direct Stream?

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a program designed to expedite applications for a study permit for international students from 14 countries. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will aim to process applications of individuals applying through this program within 20 days. The eligible countries are:

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Annual immigration report highlights IRCC’s pandemic recovery effort

The government of Canada has released its Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration for 2022.

By Edana Robitaille