Want to study in Canada? You can get your student visa faster, easier

Canada's Student Direct Stream programme is available to students applying for a study permit from China, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines

Want to study at a Canadian college? If so, there's some good news for you. Canada has introduced a faster and simpler visa processing system for international students from India and three other countries. Under the new programme, your study permits will be processed within 45 days as opposed to the previous (and in some cases, still existing) 60-day period. 

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) programme will be available to students applying for a study permit from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on June 8. "Students from those countries who demonstrate upfront