Civil records
Birth, marriage, or death certificates for family, visa, or residence applications.
Mariana PorrasOfficial translator in Colombia · Acta No. 287 of 2026
English translation for your IRCC application in Canada
Civil records, background checks, diplomas, and employment letters translated into English by an official translator for visas, study or work permits, and residence.
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Mariana PorrasOfficial translator in Colombia · Acta No. 287 of 2026
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Documents often requested for Canada
Background checks
Police and background certificates requested in your application instructions.
Diplomas and transcripts
Diplomas, graduation records, and transcripts for study or credential assessment.
Employment letters and statements
Employment certificates, statements, and declarations that show experience or financial means.
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Why Semántico
One person stands behind your translation
Behind Semántico is Mariana Porras, a certified English–Spanish translator and interpreter authorized in Colombia under Acta No. 287 of 2026.
An official translator reviews, signs, and seals every translation. Names, dates, and numbers are checked against the original before delivery.
Member of ANATI-O (Asociación Nacional de Traductores e Intérpretes Oficiales)
Frequently asked questions
What does IRCC require for a document in Spanish?
According to IRCC, any document that is not in English or French must include a translation into one of those languages. If the translation is not done by a Canadian certified translator, it must include an affidavit from the translator, sworn before a notary public, about their language proficiency and the accuracy of the translation.
Can I translate my documents myself or ask a relative?
No. IRCC states that translations must not be done by the applicant or by members of their family, such as parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, or cousins.
What does Semántico deliver for IRCC, and what about the affidavit?
Semántico delivers a full official English translation with the translator's certification: Mariana Porras, official English–Spanish translator and interpreter authorized under Acta No. 287 of 2026. IRCC states that when the translator is not a member of a provincial or territorial organization of translators in Canada, the translation must also include an affidavit from the translator, sworn before a notary public. Check your application instructions; when you request your quote, say the document is for IRCC and we will review that point with you.
Do I need an apostille?
It depends on your application instructions. Check your document checklist; if it asks for an apostille, tell us when you request your quote.
How long does the translation take?
It depends on how many documents you have and what your procedure requires. The delivery date appears in your quote.
Semántico provides translation services, not immigration advice. IRCC sets and updates its own requirements; always check the current instructions for your application on canada.ca.
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