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The Student Direct Stream (SDS) can fast-track the process for applying for a student permit to study in Canada.
What’s the Student Direct Stream?
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Brazil
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- India
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vietnam
Banking fees matter
- Make sure that the financial institution offers an approved GIC for the program.
- Choose a financial institution that doesn’t charge much in the way of fees.
- Find a bank that operates in a way that works for you.
Banking tips for international students
Conclusion
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Rick Sturch
Rick Sturch is a freelance writer that focuses on financial services and investing. He has worked at a number of major banks and brokerages in Canada and has a keen eye for identifying economic opportunities.
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