As one of the top ten livable destinations in the world, Canada has always been a very popular immigration country. Immigration to Canada is a permanent residence (Maple Leaf Card). You do not need a visa to travel to and from China. You can renew your visa after living in Canada for two years within five years, and you can apply for naturalization to become a Canadian citizen.

Permanent residents who have obtained the Maple Leaf Card enjoy the same benefits as citizens in addition to voting rights and enjoying the success of one person and the entire family; their children receive a free education of 12 years, and the entire family enjoys free medical services and other benefits.

Canada has a beautiful natural environment and good air quality. The education system, social security system, medical system, etc. are relatively complete, and there are also rich "social welfare policies".

The most important thing is that Canada has: free lifetime medical insurance, completely free kindergartens for high school education, generous pensions for the elderly, children's milk money, etc.; in addition, Canada's social order is stable, and the national average annual crime rate is the lowest among developed countries.

However, recently, the editor has received many inquiries from applicants, such as: What address should be left when applying for a maple leaf card when entering the country? If I don’t have a Canadian address, how do I apply for a maple leaf card? How long does it take to get a maple leaf card? After obtaining an immigration visa, can I enter and exit the country at will? ETC.

So today, the editor will give you knowledge about maple leaf cards. Dear readers, come and read.

Q1: What is a maple leaf card?

Answer: Permanent resident card. Having this card means having permanent resident status in Canada. In addition to not enjoying the right to vote and the right to be elected, and not being able to engage in some jobs that require advanced security checks, you can also get most social benefits that Canadian citizens can receive, including medical insurance, can live, work or study anywhere in Canada, can apply for Canadian nationality, and be protected by Canadian laws and the charter of rights and freedoms.

Since Canada’s logo is maple leaf, the family calls Canada’s permanent resident card the maple leaf card.

Q2: How long is the validity period of the maple leaf card?

Answer: In 5 years, the specific time on the maple leaf card should prevail.

Q3: How to apply for the first maple leaf card?

A: When a new immigrant first lands in Canada, he can handle it in the new immigration office of the immigration office.

Q4: How long is the processing cycle of maple leaf card?

Answer: The last processing period of the official website was 22 days. However, with the mailing time, it usually takes 1-3 months. In the near future, it may take more time to be affected by the pandemic.

Question 5: I heard that when applying for a maple leaf card, you need to provide an address, but what should I do if I don’t have a Canadian address? Can you provide anyone?

A: Taking Saskatchewan as an example, it is usually recommended that applicants who obtain permanent residence status through Saskatchewan nomination. If the applicant leaves the Maple Leaf Card's receiving address, try to retain the Saskatchewan address.

If the applicant does not have a fixed address for Saskatchewan from the beginning, that's OK. According to the requirements of the official website, you can send the address online to the Federal Immigration Bureau within 180 days from the date of entry. If an address of more than 180 days is not provided, the maple leaf card will be cancelled. (The mailing address of the maple leaf card needs to be saved in Canada!)

Question 6: Can I cancel my permanent residence status?

A: If you need to cancel your permanent residence status, you need to apply to the Federal Immigration Canada to cancel your permanent residence status. Cancellation can only be approved after approval.

Question 7: Can I use an immigration visa multiple times?

A: The immigration visa posted on the passport is one-time. When you first log in to enter the customs, the customs officer will sign the visa. After the applicant has obtained a maple leaf card, he or she can slide the maple leaf card directly after entering Canada to enter the level.

Question 8: What should I do if I don’t get the maple leaf card and go to Canada again?

A: If you leave Canada without receiving a maple leaf card, you will need to apply for the Canadian permanent resident temporary certificate (also known as a return certificate) in advance when you return to Canada and then enter Canada with the permanent resident temporary certificate.

The above is common sense about Canadian maple leaf cards. If you have any questions about the maple leaf card or want to apply for a Canadian maple leaf card, please leave a comment~