tells what have to do if you plan to go to the North American country. By Laura Parra October 27, 2008 why so many Colombians choose Canada? According to the UN, Canada is the country that every year receives more immigrants. It is also the second largest country in the world, has an independent and strong economy that leads him to be within the top three countries with better quality of life for their access to education, high life expectancy and low rates violence.
What to do if you want to go to Canada? There are several options for you to settle permanently in Canada. Before beginning the process must know which one is closer to their profile. The most common option is to be a skilled and competitive in the Canadian job market. Get
residence is also possible if you have a project to build business, wants to invest in that country, or if any Canadian province running for the resident visa application. This latter process must start with the immigration representative of the desired location.
This implies that future immigrants are filed without government support and contribute to progress and economic development. Qualities such as educational level, English proficiency or French and work experience are vital in deciding on any of these options.
What other options do I have to live in Canada? There are two options for you to receive the residence: the first, if you have a relative over 18 who is resident and want to financially support three to ten years (for "family reunification").
And second, if needed asylum because danger in his country (refugee status). In this case, Canada would only receive requests for Colombian victims of armed conflict or who got sponsorship from a Canadian private entity.
What does the Canadian government into account when evaluating my application? The application for the visa for skilled workers, investors and independent is described from six indicators that provide a certain number of points (minimum required to obtain 67 points out of a hundred). Are distributed as follows: education level (maximum 25 points for having master's or doctorate), English proficiency and / or French (maximum 24 points total mastery of both languages), experience (maximum 21 points over four years of experience) age (maximum ten points for those aged between 21 and 49 years), the job offer in Canada (maximum ten points already have a supply) and familiarity with Canadian culture, the result of a previous trip or have relatives there, including things (maximum 10 points). May already know your score by clicking here
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addition to this score takes into account the health status, criminal record and other variables that they determine in each case.
What other requirements should I consider? The application process (evaluation and response) can take months. First, it is necessary fill out the forms for application for permanent residence in Canada, pay the application fee and be aware of any interview or request of the consulate.
In some cases are required certificates, identification documents, reference letters supportive family or company that offers work, documents proving financial solvency, certificates of proficiency in language and specific documents in particular cases .
Should I advance the process through an agency? The Embassy does not take into account this type of advice and publishes on its website how to advance the process, necessary documents and forms to be submitted. Also does not endorse or recognize specialized firms.
What language I can submit the documents? must file the application in English or French. Letters of recommendation and other documents may be presented in English. But if an officer says, it is necessary to translate the attached documents.
How much is the study of the roles? can be paid only in the West Bank and Colombian pesos. The study for the skilled worker visa, investor or entrepreneur costs 1'890 .000 pesos, and for family reunification 990 000 pesos.
"The province of Quebec has a special status? to migrate to Quebec, the process is different. There is a special policy that welcomes thousands of French-speaking immigrants (Colombia or anywhere in the world) that will work in any of its 17 regions.
The process is different.
Here you will find all the information needed to apply for permanent visa.
