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Confusion in selection of SDS or Non SDS

harshil23

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May 22, 2019
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I have 6.5 IELTS band score also got the offer letter from well-known University in the master's program. Now I have to apply for a visa but don't know which one is better SDS or Non-SDS. Please suggest to me. I have 3-semester study in one year so I have to pay 3-semester fees? For qualify in SDS category!
 

Avtar_15

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Jul 29, 2018
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I have 6.5 IELTS band score also got the offer letter from well-known University in the master's program. Now I have to apply for a visa but don't know which one is better SDS or Non-SDS. Please suggest to me. I have 3-semester study in one year so I have to pay 3-semester fees? For qualify in SDS category!
Yes, you will have to pay full one year fee + GIC + upfront medical + IELTS score above 6.0 not less than 6 in any of the four modules. If you can fulfill all the above requirements, you can apply under SDS.
 

harshil23

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May 22, 2019
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Yes, you will have to pay full one year fee + GIC + upfront medical + IELTS score above 6.0 not less than 6 in any of the four modules. If you can fulfill all the above requirements, you can apply under SDS.
Okay Thank-you sir,
And if I pay 2-semester fees + GIC and show some funds, then apply for non-SDS then it's ok or its effect in my visa process?
 
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Avtar_15

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Okay Thank-you sir,
And if I pay 2-semester fees + GIC and show some funds, then apply for non-SDS then it's ok or its effect in my visa process?
Processing time is different for SDS and Non SDS. SDS files are processed faster as compare to non SDS.
Remember you also have to show some funds while applying for visa.
 

selvakk

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I have 6.5 IELTS band score also got the offer letter from well-known University in the master's program. Now I have to apply for a visa but don't know which one is better SDS or Non-SDS. Please suggest to me. I have 3-semester study in one year so I have to pay 3-semester fees? For qualify in SDS category!
Non-SDS is 60 days processing on avg. SDS is now 20 days on avg. If you want to save time then go for SDS, if you have time, and don't want to pay 1 year tuition fees, then you can go for non-SDS. Neither will affect your eligibility or increase or decrease your chances.
 

Yogesh02

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Feb 7, 2020
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I have paid full tution fees as well as GIC.
My ielts score is as L,R,W,S 7, 6.5, 6.5, 5.5
IN WHICH CATEGORY SHOULD I APPLY ? SDS OR NON SDS ?
 

Mohan532

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Mar 5, 2020
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Non-SDS is 60 days processing on avg. SDS is now 20 days on avg. If you want to save time then go for SDS, if you have time, and don't want to pay 1 year tuition fees, then you can go for non-SDS. Neither will affect your eligibility or increase or decrease your chances.
Can i apply under non-SDS with the same fund requirement as SDS i.e purchasing GIC $10000 and first year fee payment?
Will i meet the fund requirement with the above or do i need to show some other financial documents?
 

GMP97

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Jun 25, 2019
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Pakistan, Karachi
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STUDY
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
App. Filed.......
22-11-2019
Passport Req..
19-12-2019
VISA ISSUED...
23/12/2019
LANDED..........
25/12/2019
I have paid full tution fees as well as GIC.
My ielts score is as L,R,W,S 7, 6.5, 6.5, 5.5
IN WHICH CATEGORY SHOULD I APPLY ? SDS OR NON SDS ?
there is no reason why you should not apply under sds go for sds
 

GMP97

Hero Member
Jun 25, 2019
858
120
26
Pakistan, Karachi
Category........
STUDY
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
App. Filed.......
22-11-2019
Passport Req..
19-12-2019
VISA ISSUED...
23/12/2019
LANDED..........
25/12/2019
Can i apply under non-SDS with the same fund requirement as SDS i.e purchasing GIC $10000 and first year fee payment?
Will i meet the fund requirement with the above or do i need to show some other financial documents?
it will be enough but why not go for SDS if you have already paid the fees and got the GIC?
 

Mohan532

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Mar 5, 2020
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I can't go for SDS as i have not done the IELTS.
My query is Is the payment of one year tution fee payment and GIC $10000 enough for general study permit (non-SDS) or i will need to show any other financial documents?
 
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Noaman Faruki

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Mar 9, 2020
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Hello Sir,

My IELTS Score is L-7, R-6.5, W/S - 5.5.

If I m applying for diploma courses after completing my graduation in India. Can I apply for non-SDS or SDS?

I am able to pay tuition fee and I can also show funds.
 

Mohan532

Full Member
Mar 5, 2020
35
3
Hello Sir,

My IELTS Score is L-7, R-6.5, W/S - 5.5.

If I m applying for diploma courses after completing my graduation in India. Can I apply for non-SDS or SDS?

I am able to pay tuition fee and I can also show funds.
You need to apply under non-SDS as you need 6 in each band to apply under SDS