As of November 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially closed the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream. Moving forward, all study permit applications must follow the standard process. This decision will impact thousands of international students who previously relied on expedited processing through these programs. Here,… Continue reading IRCC Ends the Student Direct Stream: What This Means for International Students