IRCC Closes the Student Direct Stream, Effective Immediately
November 9, 2024 - PatialaPolitics
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 study permit applications will be submitted using the standard application process.
Launched in 2018, the SDS aimed to simplify the visa application process for students from 14 countries, including India, China, and the Philippines, who met specific requirements