** If your husband's maple leaf card has expired and he is not in Canada, he will not be able to update the maple leaf card **. According to the "Immigration and Refugee Protection Law", Maple Leaf Card holders must live for 2 years within 5 years, otherwise they will lose permanent resident status. If you intend to accompany you to accompany you in China for 2 years and help him get a permanent resident status for 2 years, you can consider the following steps: 1. ** Citizen application **: First of all, you, you need to complete the citizenship of citizenship and apply for a procedure for Canadian citizenship. Under normal circumstances, this process takes some time. A specific time depends on various factors, such as the number of applicants and the processing workload. 2. ** Application for your husband to apply for a travel or visa. **: If your husband needs to enter Canada in the process of waiting for you to obtain a citizenship, you can apply for a travel or visa for him. If the visa application is approved, your husband can enter Canada during the validity period of the visa and live with you. 3. This requires a series of requirements, such as living in Canada a certain period of time, taxation, etc. It should be noted that the above suggestions are for reference only, and it is recommended to consult the opinions or professional lawyers of the Canadian Immigration Department. At the same time, before determining which measures are determined, make sure to carefully evaluate your and your husband's situation, and fully understand all relevant regulations and requirements.