Maple Leaf card is the common name for the Canadian permanent resident card. It is a symbol of permanent resident status in Canada. You can enjoy the same benefits as Canadian citizens by obtaining a maple leaf card. The maple leaf card was officially implemented on June 28, 2002. All permanent residents must present a valid maple leaf card when entering Canada after December 31, 2003. It should be noted that the maple leaf card held by the cardholder on his return must be valid for this period of time.

The Canadian maple leaf card is usually valid for five years, and the actual residence in Canada accumulates for two years within five years before it can retain its permanent resident status and renew the maple leaf card. However, there are some exceptions. If the applicant loses permanent resident status abroad due to failure to fulfill his residence obligations, the applicant can apply for a one-year maple leaf card. In special cases, such as Canadian citizens accompanying overseas, working for Canadian companies overseas, and other reasons, it can also be considered as meeting residence requirements, including in the calculation of residence time, and considered as a satisfying residence. Permanent resident status can still be retained.

As we all know, Canada's social welfare system is world-renowned, so many people choose to immigrate to Canada. Canada has various subsidies such as childcare subsidies, childcare allowances, child education subsidies and child tax benefits. In addition, Canada provides free health care for all, and all qualified individuals can enjoy public health care through the public reimbursement program.

After obtaining a maple leaf card, this means becoming a permanent resident of Canada, enjoying Canadian social welfare, and still holding a Chinese passport. This is very convenient for immigrants to move back and forth between China and Canada, where they can freely enter and exit the country without any procedures.