Difference between SDS and the Generic Study permit category?

[Isha123]

Hi,

What is the difference between SDS and the generic category of study permit? Is there a difference as to how the application is submitted? Do the countries who fall under SDS can apply under the generic category?

thanks.

 

[ChaChaVidhayakHain]

Go through this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ry-residents/study-permits/direct-stream.html

• Excluding the current pandemic situation, SDS processing times are much faster than the non-SDS permit.
• SDS documentation is less than non-SDS.
• For SDS you need to get a medical checkup, have a minimum of 6 bands in all sections of IELTS, deposit 10,000 CAD in a student GIC, and pay one year of your tuition fees. All of these before filing for your permit.

Is there a difference as to how the application is submitted?

It's the same more or less.

Do the countries who fall under SDS can apply under the generic category?

Yes