Student Class: The fact that Canada has the best education system in the world and attracted more than 495,214 applicants under the Canadian student class from 2009-2013 speaks volumes about the popular stream student class. This is another reason why the federal government allows student visa holders to become permeant resident . Interested students begin the process of gaining admission in this stream by being accepted for study at a designated educational institution (DLI), receiving a letter of acceptance, and applying for a study permit and TRV.