Over the years, Canada has become one of the most attractive destinations for Colombians, both for the employment opportunities it offers and for the economic benefits it can offer to those who remain residents in its lands .

The data provided by Migration Colombia and Anatowhich calculates that at the beginning of 2023, 1,188,258 Colombian travelers left the country, representing a 12% increase in the number of travelers compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

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For this reason, the Government of Canada has opened, month after month, opportunities for Latin American residents to stay in their country. An example of this is the announcement that the Colombian, Venezuelan and Haitian citizens Those who wish to reach the North American country and seek permanent residence will be able to access it more easily.

Thanks to Family humanitarian for Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelanseleven thousand people will be able to obtain Canadian residency, but they will have to meet certain requirements and in this note you will learn more:

• Only people belonging to one of the nationalities mentioned and who have parents living in Canada will be able to access, among whom apply: spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents or brothers and sisters.
• You must access the Government of Canada website, complete the corresponding form, send the required documents and submit the application.
• Immigration officers will carry out the corresponding study to determine whether you meet the conditions or not and will give an answer about your residence.
• If you are accepted into the program, you will receive free assistance with settlement services to integrate into society, assistance with medical coverage, and other types of incentives.

Please note that if you wish to apply You must have a certificate signed by the family member who lives in that country in which it is guaranteed to help you cover the costs of transportation, temporary accommodation, food and basic needs.

Permanent resident status; which can be obtained more quickly thanks to the fast-track entry system, in which applicants with the highest scores in a profile assessment are verified and you can then receive an invitation to travel to the country.

There is also the possibility of skilled worker status; In this case, you must meet a series of requirements: have one year of full-time experience in one of the 347 entities considered, in areas such as: professional, technical, management operations, among others.

Succeed language exams and demonstrate good skills in mastering languages ​​such as English or French. Obtain the necessary qualification in the skilled worker point system and come out favored in the background checks as well as in the medical examinations carried out.

Finally, you can use the resident option when you have lived 730 days in Canada. For this option, these days do not have to be continuous, but they must be within the last five years. Thus, the authorities could consider that, for humanitarian reasons, he constitutes a serious candidate to obtain this status.

1. Have an active passport.
2. Complete the online application forms, depending on the reason for travel.
3. Have all supporting documents for the Canadian visa application.
4. Complete the VFS Global Consent Form.
5. When you apply for a visa and submit supporting documents, you will need to make an appointment to submit your biometric data at a visa application center.
6. Have payment of fees from the Canadian government.

Currently, the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar to Colombian pesos is $2,949. Here are the values ​​by category:

• Study visa (150 CAN per person): which equals $442,755.
• Work visa (CAN 155 per person): which equals $457,514.
• Visa for tourists (100 CAN per person): which equals $295,198.

If you need more information, you can go to the offices of the Canadian Embassy in Bogotá (Carrera 7, No. 114-33, Floor 14) and inquire about consular services.