Baozi, updating the maple leaf card is an important thing, but many applicants are worried about being returned, supplementary documents and even rejecting applications because they ignore some small details. Today, I'll look at the 10 most overlooked key details

1. Photo Specifications: 90% of visa rejections are related to it!

Fatal error: head proportional deviation, background is not pure white.

How to avoid pitfalls: Make sure to choose a Canadian certified photo studio, the photo studio stamps on the back of the photo and the shooting date must be compliant.

2. Calculation of stay time: Don’t be misled by “5 years” again!

Accurate calculation cycle: On the day of submitting the card update application, the accuracy is until the day of accuracy. For example, if the application was filed on October 1, 2025, the calculation period is 2020.10.1-2025.10.1.

Short-term departure trap: A single departure of ≤30 days can be counted as a stay time (but air tickets and hotel orders must be retained to support evidence).

3. Fill out the form: Be careful when hiding risks!

There are some requirements for filling out the form:

Residence Address History: Must cover a full 5 years, there must be no blank period, if there is no address, you can fill in "No fixed residence" and explain.

Reason for departure: Avoid writing articles about "travel", such as "caring for seriously ill parents."

Signature omission: Handwritten signature is required on the back of the main application form and photo (electronic signature is invalid)!

4. Translation documentation: Be careful of "invalid translation".

Non-English and French materials (such as Chinese family registration books and medical records): Must be translated by a Canadian certified translation agency with a statement of translation.

Translated copies of the home notarized office are not accepted.

Translation time limit: All translations must be completed within 3 months before submission and retranslation is required upon expiration.

5. Address Change: This is an invisible red line!

Depart during the domestic application period: If you leave Canada after submitting your application, you must update your address immediately or it may be considered a false statement.

Receive address selection: Avoid using "email address" (postal mailbox), the Immigration Bureau may refuse to send it.

6. Tax records: It is easiest to ignore "relevant evidence"!

Non-tax residents must also submit taxes: Even if they declare as non-tax residents, they must submit Form NR73/NR74 to confirm their identity.

Tax address conflict: If the tax address does not match the residence address, a letter of explanation is required.

7. Support Documents: These materials are more important than you think!

Water and electricity bills: The applicant's name location must be displayed;

Credit card history is purchased at least 1 Canadian per month.

"Not Required" but reward points: library book borrowing records, gym membership cards and community event participation certificates.

8. Expedited application: Don’t abuse the “emergency” label!

Reasonable causes for speeding up emergencies: treatment of serious illnesses, direct funerals of relatives, emergency return to work (needed by employer letter air ticket).

Wrong demonstrations: Causes such as “tourism plan” and “children’s summer camp” will be denied and marked as “emergency abuse.”

9. Track after submission: Don’t wait for email reminders!

Regular self-check progress: Enter the UCI number through the IRCC account or ECAS system to query.

Supplementary time: After receiving the supplementary notice, you must reply within 30 days. Timeout is considered as a waiver of application!

10. Card pickup trap: Don't relax in the last step!

Validity period of card collection: After receiving the card collection, you must receive the maple leaf card within 180 days. You need to apply again after the timeout.

Baozi, as long as you pay attention to these 10 details, the maple leaf card will be updated stably. I wish you all the best to get the maple leaf card.