Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) via Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)

Student Guaranteed Investment Certificate is a mandatory requirement is you are applying for student visa under the Study Direct Stream. But even if you're applying under the Regular Processing, you may also submit a GIC and it helps increase your chances of your approval. 

Improved Processing of Student Applications from the Philippines

To support the growth in study permit applications, IRCC announced the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which is available to students applying for a study permit from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. Students from those countries who demonstrate upfront that they have the financial resources and language skills to succeed academically in Canada will benefit from faster processing times.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Welding and Robotics) - Conestoga College

Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) - Welding and Robotics is a three years advance diploma offered by Conestoga College. In addition to a generic manufacturing technologist background, graduates of this program also acquire welding and robotics specialization. Their expected salary can be from around $40,000 to 55,000/year or $25-30/hr.  

First Study Visa Issued Under the Study Direct Stream

When the Study Direct Stream was launched in Manila a couple of months ago, the Visa Office in Manila wasn't expecting to process applications for September 2017 intake.  That's according to the Immigration Officer who gave a talk about Study Direct Stream during the EduCanada Agent Infosession which we've attended the other day.  

But we have just received the first study visa we've processed under the Study Direct Stream! 

Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) - Scotiabank Student GIC Program

UPDATE (May 6, 2019): Eligible Banks for the GIC Program

This is for those planning to apply as International Student in Canada.  Last month, we wrote about the Study Direct Stream Requirements and how it will benefit those planning to study in a Public Secondary Institutions.  One of the major requirement to be eligible under the Study Direct Stream is the Guaranteed Investment Certificate.

Student Direct Stream (SDS) Eligibility Requirements | How to Apply for Study Visa/Study Permit

UPDATE: SDS is now applied ONLINE, open to all DLIs and IELTS may either be GT or Academic. Applicants with dependents may apply apply under SDS.

Study Direct Stream (SDS) was successfully launched today in Manila.  International Student applicants from the Philippines may now avail of the streamlined process for the study visa/study permit application.