Colombia to Canada Immigration Consultants
RightWay Canada Immigration Services is a top-rated Canadian immigration consultancy trusted by clients across the globe. As Colombia to Canada immigration consultants, our immigration office—licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)—provides practical, step-by-step guidance for study, work, family sponsorship, and permanent residence. We have been recognized among the top three immigration consulting services by Three Best Rated since 2019 and are proud recipients of the Top Choice Awards in 2022 and 2024. Our firm is also featured on Yelp and CourseCompare for professionalism and client service.
From 2016 to 2024, our Canadian immigration consultants in Colombia assisted 171 clients from Colombia in successfully navigating Canada’s immigration system. Whether you’re applying through an economic stream, joining family in Canada, or planning to study, our immigration to Canada consultants in Colombia help you choose the right pathway, prepare a complete application package, and keep the process transparent from start to finish.
Between January 2023 and March 2025, 15,815 Colombians became permanent residents of Canada. Economic immigration accounted for 5,205 approvals—led by the Worker Program (3,215), including Federal Skilled Worker (1,750), Canadian Experience Class (1,200), Rural and Northern Immigration (160), Atlantic Immigration Program (80), and smaller numbers in the Caregiver (20) and Start-up Business (10) categories. The Provincial Nominee Program (1,550) and the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (425) also contributed significantly. Family Sponsorship brought 2,110 newcomers—Spouse/Partner Sponsorship (1,570), Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship (375), and Child Sponsorship (160). Humanitarian pathways were substantial, with 2,775 individuals obtaining PR status as Protected Persons or Resettled Refugees—including 2,400 Protected Persons in Canada and 365 Government-Assisted Refugees. An additional 5,720 people arrived under other immigration categories.
Canada also remains a top education destination for Colombian students. From January 2023 to March 2025, IRCC issued 18,790 Study Permits to Colombian citizens—10,450 in 2023, 6,765 in 2024, and 1,575 in the first quarter of 2025.
If you are planning to move to Canada, our Colombia to Canada immigration consultants can guide you from the eligibility stage to final approval. Visit Our Fees page to check our packages, or Book a Consultation to connect directly with a licensed immigration consultant and start building your personalized immigration plan.
Colombia to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
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Canada continues to welcome many families from Colombia each year, and spousal or partner sponsorship remains one of the most reliable ways for couples to reunite and build a future together. While the core IRCC rules apply to all applicants, there are several Colombia-specific considerations that can affect how smoothly the process goes. Our team has deep experience navigating these waters. Between 2016 and 2025, we assisted 171 clients from Colombia, and we know exactly what officers look for. Here is the essential checklist you need to prepare.
Need More Information? If you are looking for a broader overview of the process, including income requirements and general forms, you can read our detailed guide on the Spousal Sponsorship Program.
Let us handle the details with accurate documentation and organized evidence, Lebanese applicants can move through the sponsorship process smoothly and confidently. However, you don’t have to do it alone. You can book an appointment with our Canadian immigration consultants and start preparing. Also you can review our fees to find the package that fits your needs.
Country-Specific Documents
- Civil Records (Long Form): Colombian applicants should pay close attention to civil documentation requirements. Official records issued by the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil or local notarías (notaries) must typically be recent (generally less than 90 days old) and in long-form format (copia del folio or registro civil en extracto that includes all marginal notes) to confirm all past status changes.
- Police Certificate: A Unique Process: Do not apply for a police certificate until IRCC requests it.
- IRCC requires a Certificado de Verificación de Antecedentes (Background Verification Certificate), which must be obtained through a specific, IRCC-approved third-party provider (currently Omnitempus).
- The applicant must first receive a request letter and a file number from the Canadian visa office. They then contact the service provider, who will send the certificate directly to the visa office.
- Note: The commonly available Certificado de Antecedentes Judiciales from the Policía Nacional or the certificate from the Procuraduría General de la Nación are not accepted substitutes for the required certificate.
- Apostille: Colombia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Any public Colombian documents (such as civil records) that are used for the application may require an Apostille from the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) to be considered valid and authentic for international use.
- Supplementary Information – Your Travels (IMM 5562): The principal applicant and all family members included in the application who are 18 years old or older must complete this form
- Military service document: All male holders of Colombian passports who are 18 years old and older and who are included in the application must submit copies of
- “Libreta Militar”
- “Hoja de Vida Militar” (if this applies)
- Details of Military Service [IMM 5546]
Complete this form for anyone included on the application who has ever- held a high-ranking or senior official government position or
- served in the military, army, defence or police unit (including National Service) Submit a copy of all pages of their military card or booklet, including the blank pages
The Hidden Hurdle
- Mandatory Certified Translations: Since all Colombian documents are in Spanish, certified translations into English or French are mandatory. The translator must be certified by an official body and provide an affidavit. Starting the translation process early is essential to avoid application delays.
- Consistent Naming: Colombian names typically include two surnames (paternal followed by maternal, e.g., Maria Perez Lopez). Applicants must ensure consistent spelling and order across all IRCC forms, the passport, and supporting civil documents to prevent identity verification issues.
