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Confusion in selection of SDS or Non SDS

GMP97

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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
Having it waived means they can be admitted but lack of English proficiency is a reason VO can reject you regardless of whether or not it was waived.
CIC has confirmed multiple times that there is no IELTS requirement in Non-sds although most institutions have a language but if the institution waives it IRCC will not reject you because of IELTS
 
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selvakk

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CIC has confirmed multiple times that there is no IELTS requirement in Non-sds although most institutions have a language but if the institution waives it IRCC will not reject you because of IELTS
I think they are talking about language proficiency in general and not IELTS specifically. For example, it would be better to have an IELTS, TOFEL etc even if you have been given a language exemption by your institution.
 
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I done my graduation in electrical engineering and want to study for masters in canada but due to lockdown I can’t re-attempt ielts but i have LRWS-6,6,6,5and another LRWS-5.5,5.5,6,6 can i get visa after apply under non sds? And one more thing i want to know is there any effect of sds and no sds category on PSWP or on PR?
 

selvakk

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I done my graduation in electrical engineering and want to study for masters in canada but due to lockdown I can’t re-attempt ielts but i have LRWS-6,6,6,5and another LRWS-5.5,5.5,6,6 can i get visa after apply under non sds? And one more thing i want to know is there any effect of sds and no sds category on PSWP or on PR?
SDS does nothing for PGWP or PR, just faster processing (normally) and less documents
 
Aug 25, 2020
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Hello Sir,

My IELTS Score is 6.5 Bands, but 5.5 in reading module.

If I m applying for PG courses after completing my graduation in India. Should I go For SDS or Non- SDS ?
 

sam.devilz19

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Guys, I have an unconditional offer from a renowned university in Canada for Masters program in Computer Science. My bachelors degree has been in Computer Science only, and I have been working in Computer Science field for the past 21/2 years. I also have a separate letter that states that I have fulfilled the language requirement of the university as my undergraduate degree was instructed in English.

At this point, I am unable to take IELTS due to lockdowns and closure of IELTS test centers. Would it be advisable to proceed with study permit application without IELTS? I am intending to apply for Winter 2021.
 

sam.devilz19

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Nov 7, 2017
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St. John's, NL, Canada
Guys, I have an unconditional offer from a renowned university in Canada for Masters program in Computer Science. My bachelors degree has been in Computer Science only, and I have been working in Computer Science field for the past 21/2 years. I also have a separate letter that states that I have fulfilled the language requirement of the university as my undergraduate degree was instructed in English.

At this point, I am unable to take IELTS due to lockdowns and closure of IELTS test centers. Would it be advisable to proceed with study permit application without IELTS? I am intending to apply for Winter 2021.
Anyone?
 

selvakk

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I am resident of Mumbai, where lockdowns remain in place. My test got rescheduled twice and the new date is by the end of October.
october of 2020 or 2021 ? You need some sort of language proficiency test to apply for your study permit, you are just going to have to wait.
 

Dapinder kaur

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I have scored 7.5 overall in IELTS and lowest is 6.5 bands and my gap is 6years after study. Should I apply under SDS or non SDS visa??