Pakistan get Canadian student visa in less than 20 days.Canada has made it easier for Pakistanis to get student visas for its country.
It has included Pakistan in the Student Direct Stream programmer which streamlines visa applications for students.
The programme was begun for India, China, the Philippines and Vietnam last year. Under the SDS policy it will take 20 days for visas to be processed after complete applications and biometrics are submitted.
Pakistani High Commissioner to Canada Raza Bashir Tarrar praised the Canadian government for the decision.
Many international students who graduate from a program in Canada often become eligible for a post-graduation work permit. With a Canadian education and skilled work experience in Canada former international students are well positioned for success in applying for permanent residence through Express Entry the Provincial Nominee Program or the Atlantic Immigration Pilot.
During his meeting with the Canada-Pakistan Friendship Group at the Canadian House of Commons the high commissioner said this step would allow the Canadian immigration officials to ascertain the credentials of visa applications within Pakistan.
According to a press release received here on Thursday the high commissioner briefed the Friendship Group on host of issues including advisory against travel to Pakistan and high rate of visa refusal to Pakistani students and traders.
