Student Direct Stream

    Who can apply

    You can apply if you’re a legal resident in:

    • China
    • India
    • the Philippines
    • Vietnam

    If you live in another country (even if you’re a citizen of one of the countries above), you have to apply through the regular study permit application process.

     

    Documents you need for your application

    You must include these documents with your application:

    • a copy of your acceptance letter from a designated learning institution
    • a copy of your upfront medical exam confirmation document
    • proof that you have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000
    • proof that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first year of study, and
    • proof that you graduated from a Canadian curriculum high school or a language test form showing a
      • score of at least 6 for English (International English Language Testing System), or
      • Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens score of at least 7 for French (Test d’évaluation de français)

     

    Apply for the Student Direct Stream

    You can apply online or on paper.

    PROCESSING UPDATE 2026

    Congratuation!

    Permanent Resident Approval


    KIM, ** - Food service supervisor position
    Oct. 2016 Express Entry Applied→Oct. 2016 Invitation Received→Jan. 2017 Final Approved


    KIM, ** - Dental technician position
    Oct. 2016 Express Entry Applied→Oct. 2016 Invitation Received→Jan. 2017 Final Approved


    AN, ** - Hotel clerk supervisor position
    Aug. 2016 Express Entry Applied→Aug. 2016 Invitation Received→Jan. 2017 Final Approved


    SEO, ** - Retail store supervisor position
    Jul. 2016 Express Entry Applied→Aug. 2016 Invitation Received→Jan. 2017 Final Approved


    NOH, ** - Welder position
    Jan. 2015 AINP Applied→Aug. 2015 Nominee Approved→Jan. 2017 Final Approved


    CHI, ** - Welder position
    Mar. 2015 AINP Applied→Aug. 2015 Nominee Approved→Jan. 2017 Final Approved


    AMUNDSON, ** - Spouse sponsorship
    May. 2015 Spouse Sponsorship Applied→Feb. 2017 Final Approved


     

    AINP Approved


    KIM, ** - Room attendant
    Dec. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Nominee Approved


    YOON, ** - Alterationist
    Jan. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Nominee Approved


    CHOI, ** - Housekeeping supervisor
    Jan. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Nominee Approved


    CHOI, ** - Automotive service technician
    Dec. 2016 Applied→Feb. 2017 Nominee Approved


    KIM, ** - Retail store supervisor
    Nov. 2016 Applied→Feb. 2017 Nominee Approved


    KIM, ** - Sports instructor
    Sep. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Nominee Approved


    LEE, ** - Cleaning supervisor
    Nov. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Nominee Approved


    LEE, ** - Motel managing supervisor
    Sep. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Nominee Approved


    KIM, ** - Food service supervisor
    Oct. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Nominee Approved


    BERNABE, *** - Food service supervisor
    Oct. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Nominee Approved


    KIM, ** - Retail store supervisor
    Dec. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Nominee Approved


     

    SINP Approved


    JUNG, ** - Food counter attendant
    Nov. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Nominee Approved


     

    LMIA Approved


    Retail store supervisor
    Jun. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Cook
    Nov. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Retail store supervisor
    Aug. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Retail store supervisor
    Nov. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Cook
    Aug. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Retail store supervisor
    Dec. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Cashier
    Sep. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Cook
    Oct. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Hotel clerk
    Jun. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Motel supervisor
    Jun. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Liquor store supervisor
    Oct. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Retail store supervisor
    Dec. 2016 Applied→Jan. 2017 Approved


    Cook
    Sep. 2016 Applied→Feb. 2017 Approved


    Food & Beverage Server
    Jan. 2017 Applied→Feb. 2017 Approved


    Cook
    Oct. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Cook
    Dec. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Cook
    Feb. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Retail store supervisor
    Dec. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Food service supervisor
    Feb. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Motel managing supervisor
    Dec. 2016 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Motel managing supervisor
    Feb. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Retail store supervisor
    Feb. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Retail store supervisor
    Feb. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Cleaning supervisor
    Feb. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Food service supervisor
    Feb. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Drywall installer
    Feb. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Martial arts Instructor
    Jan. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Food service supervisor
    Jan. 2017 Applied→Mar. 2017 Approved


    Updated until March 31, 2017