Current study permit timeline SDS vs Non-SDS

[Raj12344321]

My classes start in September and I am yet to receive the official admission letter. Following that I need to apply CAQ as well. Considering the tight schedule would it be better to apply for a non-SDS visa instead? I've heard from a few people that the SDS wait time is similar if not more at the moment. I'm from India if it helps.

 

[Naturgrl]

My classes start in September and I am yet to receive the official admission letter. Following that I need to apply CAQ as well. Considering the tight schedule would it be better to apply for a non-SDS visa instead? I've heard from a few people that the SDS wait time is similar if not more at the moment. I'm from India if it helps.

If eligible for SDS and have all documents (IELTS, GIC) ready to go then apply through SDS. It may not be faster but it shows that you have some of the funds and the language skills.

 

[Raj12344321]

If eligible for SDS and have all documents (IELTS, GIC) ready to go then apply through SDS. It may not be faster but it shows that you have some of the funds and the language skills.

Would you happen to know if it's approximately the same time? Or is it in fact longer than the non SDS category currently?

 

[Naturgrl]

Would you happen to know if it's approximately the same time? Or is it in fact longer than the non SDS category currently?

There is no concrete data, just comments on the forum that SDS can take just a long. If you have a strong profile and the funds to support your studies then either stream is good. You do want to have IELTS for either stream even though not required for non SDS.

 

[Raj12344321]

There is no concrete data, just comments on the forum that SDS can take just a long. If you have a strong profile and the funds to support your studies then either stream is good. You do want to have IELTS for either stream even though not required for non SDS.

Thanks man. Yeah I am giving ielts again since my last result expired.

 

[ssup2406]

My classes start in September and I am yet to receive the official admission letter. Following that I need to apply CAQ as well. Considering the tight schedule would it be better to apply for a non-SDS visa instead? I've heard from a few people that the SDS wait time is similar if not more at the moment. I'm from India if it helps.

What did you end up doing? I am in a similar situation. Please update us on your progress.

 

[Raj12344321]

What did you end up doing? I am in a similar situation. Please update us on your progress.

Applied through the non SDS route. Got my PPR the day after my biometric appointment. Submitted app on 14th June, got ppr on 17th June late at night.

 

[ssup2406]

Applied through the non SDS route. Got my PPR the day after my biometric appointment. Submitted app on 14th June, got ppr on 17th June late at night.

Nice, congratulations! I was wondering if answering no on the SDS questions was ethical, my college increased their fees by 500 after I transferred the amounts so I guess I can answer no there.
I have a lot of questions, like you, regarding the bank statements etc. can I DM you here, or ask them here?

I will get my CAQ in a couple of days, what do you suggest doing?

Edit: Since we have very similar cases, your assistance and clarifications will help a lot

 

[Raj12344321]

Nice, congratulations! I was wondering if answering no on the SDS questions was ethical, my college increased their fees by 500 after I transferred the amounts so I guess I can answer no there.
I have a lot of questions, like you, regarding the bank statements etc. can I DM you here, or ask them here?

I will get my CAQ in a couple of days, what do you suggest doing?

Sure you can dm.

And no it's not about ethics really, I did the same, from what I understand it's probably just to set the parameters for the website so that it can ask you for the correct documents. I am not entirely sure but I think that the answers to those questions aren't read by immigration officers and they probably aren't even provided to them. To be on the safer side do some Wordplay and mention on or LOE that you paid xyz amount which 'isnt' the full first year fees as it was raised by 500 by ur uni.

 

[ssup2406]

Sure you can dm.

And no it's not about ethics really, I did the same, from what I understand it's probably just to set the parameters for the website so that it can ask you for the correct documents. I am not entirely sure but I think that the answers to those questions aren't read by immigration officers and they probably aren't even provided to them. To be on the safer side do some Wordplay and mention on or LOE that you paid xyz amount which 'isnt' the full first year fees as it was raised by 500 by ur uni.

Cheers, I'll ask them here for the benefit of people in our situation in the future. I'm from India as well BTW!

1) I just changed the response in my application, do I upload all financial proofs in the client information section? I see no dedicated section for it.
2) I have no choice but non-SDS to be able to join in September right?
3) How long was your LoE?
4) The fees were paid with funds originating from my parents' accounts less than four months ago, I will have to show the entire trail of the funding right? Since they have multiple personal and business accounts the trail is long, but it's all legit money. I'm getting the statements stamped, I saw your other post what did you end up doing?
5) All my costs for both years are thankfully covered (getting a partial scholarship), but the bank balances are low, will this be a problem in your opinion?
6) I have been working in the same field as my past and future degrees for 4 years, hopefully that's not a red flag to them, I'm getting a recommendation letter from my employer as my uni suggests, as well. Do you have any tips to bolster the application/LoE?
7) The personal checklist 5818E that's released by visa offices, does that need to be added to the client information doc as well?

Cheers and thanks a lot for your time and effort!

 

[ssup2406]

1) I just changed the response in my application, do I upload all financial proofs in the client information section? I see no dedicated section for it.
The section is visible now after logging in, it asked half the questionnaire again but the section is visible now.

EDIT: The supporting documents section is visible now, weird glitch
EDIT Addendum 2: But the section to upload the degree/transcripts has disappeared. @Raj12344321 did you upload your transcripts in the client information? Asking since I figure the website formats will be the same for us.. the reasoning could be that these have already been processed during the CAQ process since we had to upload them there?