Canada is making it easier for Senegal and Morocco students to come and study. Students that are of these 2 Nationalities who wish to study in Canada will soon have access to a fast-track study permit processing program.
Morocco and Senegal Added to List of Eligible countries for Canada SDS on 9th Sept. 2019
Students from Senegal and Morocco will be added to
the list of eligible countries that can apply through the SDS from Sept. 9, 2019. The Student Direct Stream
(SDS) allows eligible students to apply for a study permit online. The
processing time for most SDS applications is 20 days, though some may
take longer.
This list
also includes India, China, Philippines, Vietnam and Pakistan.
Expanding the SDS to Senegal and Morocco supports the federal
government’s Francophone Immigration Strategy, which is meant to
encourage young French speakers to study in Canada.
It also supports the
International Education Strategy for 2019 to 2024 in attracting
students from a more diverse range of countries.
“Canada’s diverse, welcoming society, high-quality educational
institutions and opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation
have made Canada a leading destination of choice for students from
around the world,” Canada’s Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen said in a statement.
“In expanding the Student Direct Stream to a more diverse range of
prospective students, we’re enhancing the tremendous cultural, social
and economic benefits that international students provide.”
The SDS was launched in 2018, the same year when nearly 54,000 former students transitioned to permanent residence.
Accurately Preparing International students for Express Entry
The Express Entry system is Canada’s main source of skilled foreign workers. The profiles of eligible candidates
are submitted into a pool and ranked via the Comprehensive Ranking
System (CRS), which awards points according to applicants’ potential to
succeed in Canada.
High proficiency in English or French, for example, can help boost a
CRS score. Candidates with strong French skills can also earn additional
CRS points.
The CRS also considers Canadian education credentials and skilled
work experience in Canada, which may instate international graduates in a
good position to get an invitation for a permanent residence through
Express Entry.
