One of the most sought-after destinations for Colombians to study is Canada, a country that offers great opportunities not only to access their colleges and universities, but also because It offers the possibility to immigrants who enter the country for studies to be able, later, to develop their professional life there.

In addition, in Canada the unemployment rate is only 5.6%, which makes it an excellent option to seek to forge a professional career.

And it is that every day new offers are presented to enter the country in the way with fewer obstacles, it is through the study, that is why to migrate successfully, experts recommend to be knowledgeable, present all required documentation, comply with requirements and have professional advice.

How to study in Canada?

In the case of Canada, the type of student and program they are applying for should be taken into account, if they are going with their family, if they are also looking for a work permit or if it is a program technical or superior, among other aspects.

It is also essential to know that the Canadian government will request documents of your education in the country of origin with their official translation, will demonstrate that you have the economic solvency to remain in the country during the first year of your stay and that you have the resources to pay for your course.

In addition, you must present in a letter why it is important for the candidate to take the chosen course, explain why you will be traveling with your family, if you do, and all the details of why you have chosen this country for your studies.

Although it depends on the type of visa and the program of study, Canada requires, in most cases, the following requirements:

– Enrollment in an accredited educational institution.

– Verifiable proof of economic solvency for your living expenses during the first year of stay in the country. Approximately You must have 900 CAD per month of visa for this first year of stay, which is approximately 3,100,000 Colombian pesos.

– Letter from the institution where you will take the course, confirming registration.

– Three (3) recent passport photos.

– Payment of administrative costs. It currently has a value of 150 CAD (520,000 pesos).

While it is true that not everyone can have all these documents, it is also true that Settling legally in this country is easier than in other countries like the United States and Europe. And it is that there is a very wide range of university offers and scholarships offered by Canadian institutions, as well as the attraction that is the possibility of working part-time while studying legally. This becomes a valuable opportunity for hundreds of young Colombians, professionals or families.

Do you want to know more?

If you are interested in having more information and professional advice, the migration and settlement platform in Canada, Edooconnect, will organize ‘Connecting Canada’ on October 21 and 22, an online event in which information on the different itineraries for arriving and settling in Canada; whether it is study, business or work.

This event is supported by the Canadian Embassy in Colombia, which will be present at the talks with the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Canada, Colombia Nos Une, the largest Canadian educational institutions and experts in the field of business and entrepreneurship. In addition, scholarship options will be announced to be able to migrate to the North American country for studies. You can register at: www.conectandocanada.com

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