Smoother visa process for all SDS entitled institutions. Less monetary documentation. Faster visa processing time. According to Ambassador John Holmes of Canada: There are many advantages to studying in Canada, including world-class institutions, lower costs and a safe and healthy environment for students. Under SDS visa program, the student will get more choice of universities and Institutions, earlier there were only 47 SPP colleges and others were private Institutes. Now all of the major colleges/institutes are under the SDS visa Category, it means more choices and faster chances of Study Visa.