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STUDENT DIRECT
STREAM GIC

STUDENT
DIRECT STREAM GIC PROGRAM

Studying in Canada provides many opportunities for international students, with access to some of the best universities and qualifications that are recognized and respected worldwide. Habib Canadian Bank offers every international student an opportunity to plan their studies in Canada, with the aid of our financial expertise.

Our Habib Canadian Bank Student Direct Stream program can help meet the requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada guidelines faster by showing proof of funds – and providing you with access to money to help pay for living expenses in Canada.

The Government of Canada has expanded the Student Direct Stream program to include the following Caribbean, Central and South American countries

Applicants from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Peru, St.Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago can participate in our GIC program.
With out expansion, SDS is now being offered in a total of 14 countries and the IRCC is committed to the continued expansion to welcome more international students from a wide range of countries.

Residents from the following countries are already participating in the program

A GIC is an investment account that offers a guaranteed interest rate over a fixed period of time. With our Student GIC Program you can invest between $20,635 CAD - $50,000 CAD.

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How does the HBZ Student Direct Stream GIC program work?

Overview

A GIC is an investment account that offers a guaranteed interest rate over a fixed period of time. With our Student GIC Program you can invest between $20,635 CAD – $50,000 CAD .

STEP 1

Submit your application online to Habib Canadian Bank, please ensure when attaching a copy of your ID that you attach both the front and back side of your ID to expedite your application process

STEP 2

Once your application has been submitted a representative from our bank will contact you.

STEP 3

Transfer your funds to your Habib Canadian Student Direct Stream Account by a wire transfer with the total amount of your deposit (i.e. CAD 20,635 + CAD 200 fees) from your local bank account in your country. Upon receiving the amount, we shall send you a confirmation mail i.e. "GIC Confirmation.

STEP 4

Apply for Study Permit

STEP 5

Submit your completed Study permit application and your GIC confirmation from the Bank to the Canadian visa authorities in your home country.

We can't wait to meet you here!
One you’ve made your move to Canada, make an appointment at our branch, your bank account will be ready for you with an initial lump sum amount plus interest. For More information contact us at hcbsds@habibcanadian.com

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