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A step-by-step guide for Indians to get fast-track study permit from India to Canada. India is by far the leading source of international students that move to Canada.

Last year, nearly 35 per cent of Canada’s study permit were issued to Indians. This was well ahead of the second-leading country (China, at 21 per cent).

In total, Indians represent 34 per cent of the over 640,000 international students in Canada.

Why Canada is attractive to Indian students

India is such a major source of Canada’s international students for reasons including:

• India has a large middle-class population with high levels of English proficiency.
• Canada is a more affordable option than other countries and yet it offers a very high standard of education.
• Indians are attracted by Canada’s reputation as being an open and multicultural society.
• Canada offers many options for Indians that want to study, work, and eventually immigrate.

Many Indians will still want to begin their studies in Canada in the fall of 2020, despite the interruptions caused by pandemic.

Due to COVID-19, Canada has introduced many policies to help accommodate the immigration goals of people around the world.

For example, Canada has recently stated that it will accept incomplete study permit applications. Even if an individual is not able to get all the documentation they need because of corona virus disruptions.

In addition, Canada has made a major reform that will enable international students to begin their Canadian program online in fall 2020. And remain eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

The PGWP enables international students to gain professional work experience in Canada for up to three years.

Step-by-step guide: How to get study permit in Canada from India in fall 2020

If you are also looking to study in Canada from India. Here is how you can do so, including how you can fast-track the process:

Step 1: Explore Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to identify which programs interest you. DLIs are universities, colleges, and other educational institutions authorized by the government to welcome international students.

Step 2: Apply to the DLIs of your choice. DLIs will consider you based on factors such as your transcripts, English language skills. And more importantly how the program fits into your career plans, and professional and academic recommendations.

Step 3: Indians that wish to study in Quebec need to receive a CAQ from the Quebec government. After that, they need to obtain a study permit from the federal government.

The purpose of the study permit is to legally confirm you are allowed to study in Canada.

Fast-track option to obtain study permit for Indians: the Student Direct Stream

Fortunately, Indian students also have the option to fast-track their study permit application.

Under the Student Direct Stream, Canada aims to process the study permit applications of Indians within only 20 calendar days.

To be eligible for the SDS, Indians must meet additional criteria, such as, but not limited to:

• Obtain a score of at least 6 in each skill of the IELTS Academic test.
• Obtain a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000 CAD from a participating financial institution that meets the criteria for the SDS
• Prove that you have paid tuition fees for the first year of your studies in Canada

The SDS is an excellent option for Indians that want to get study permit this fall.

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