01 Maple Leaf Card Application Guide

Maple Leaf Card Overview and Conditions

Maple Leaf Card, also known as Card, represents the qualification of permanent residents in Canada. Having this card indicates that you have taken a critical step in the Canadian immigration path. Whether you are an individual planning to immigrate in the near future, a person who is fulfilling immigration supervision regulations, or a cardholder who is about to face the expiration of the card and needs to be updated, this article will explain the application steps for Maple Leaf Card in detail.

Next, let's explore some of the core contents of Maple Leaf Card in depth. Maple Leaf Card is a legal proof of identity for permanent residents of Canada. It not only gives cardholders the right to live, find employment and study in Canada, but also provides convenience for entry and exit and access to the country and the opportunity to enjoy Canadian welfare. Nevertheless, permanent residents holding maple leaf cards still face some restrictions on rare occasions compared to Canadian citizens.

To legally apply for a maple leaf card, a series of conditions must be met, including:

Must be a permanent resident of Canada;

Applications must be submitted within Canada;

After becoming a permanent resident, if the period of residence reaches or exceeds five years, it must be proved that the actual number of residence days in the past five years is not less than 730 days (equivalent to two years); on the contrary, if the period of residence is less than five years, evidence must be provided to prove that the residence requirements have been met within the next five years since becoming a permanent resident.

No repatriation order was received;

Not a Canadian citizen;

Not convicted of abuse of PR card.

It is worth noting that the concept of "immigration supervision" requires that when applying for a maple leaf card or renewal, the applicant must actually live for 730 days within the past five years. The Immigration Bureau will conduct strict entry and exit records verification on this. This undoubtedly brings challenges to applicants who return to China to visit relatives every year. However, in order to realize the immigration dream, some sacrifices have to be made sometimes.

Application materials preparation

Starting from the fall of 2018, applicants over the age of 14 must submit fingerprint information during the application process of maple leaf card, which is aimed at improving the security of their documents. Although doing so makes the application process more cumbersome, this move also brings some convenience - maple leaf card holders who have entered fingerprints can enjoy the convenience of fast clearance when entering Canada, thus reducing the waiting and queuing time.

After completing the required documents, you can start submitting the maple leaf card application. The required list of documents includes but is not limited to existing maple leaf cards (if applicable), valid passport or travel documents, and corresponding photos, etc. All of which must be complete and meet relevant requirements.

Application process and form filling

The application process covers four main links, and the specific content will be explained one by one below. Then, you need to start collecting various documents required for your maple leaf card application. These documents are designed to confirm that you meet the standards of your Maple Leaf Card application, involving your identification, residence status and other related requirements. It is important to ensure that the materials are complete and correct, which will play a positive role in the smooth progress of the application process.

Your existing maple leaf card (if any)

Please provide a copy of any of the following documents:

photo

After collecting all the necessary documents, you can start filling out the application form and successfully end the entire application process.

Fill out the application form

With everything ready and the required information is complete, the next step is to start filling out the application card form and related documents.

To ensure that the form is accurate, applicants should log in to the official website of the IRCC Immigration Bureau in person and carefully check the filling instructions for each form. At the same time, you can also consider consulting a senior immigration consultant to reduce the possibility of making mistakes in key documents. Although this may involve certain fees, it is a key link in the successful application.

Each applicant is required to pay a CAD 50 application fee and a payment certificate is attached.

When making payment, you need to provide the following information:

Please pay through the following official online payment links and follow the instructions on the page:

Send the sorted application documents to the designated address. You can choose one of the following two shipping methods:

Go to Drug Mart or other similar stores, all with Canadian Post Office tags where you can send your prepared application materials. Be sure to pay attention to checking address information to ensure that it is consistent with the regulations of the immigration department.

The express company is responsible for the delivery. In addition, you can also consider submitting the required materials through the express company. Many express delivery companies have special delivery services for government documents. You can choose a suitable express delivery company based on your own needs and financial situation.

Processing after application

According to the latest data released on the official website of the Canadian Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizens, due to the impact of the new crown epidemic, the average processing time for the Maple Leaf Card Update Application is 103 days. Once you have successfully passed all application steps, you can wait for the arrival of the Maple Leaf Card application results. The Immigration Department will review the application materials based on the completeness of the application materials and your qualifications, and contact you by email or mail. Applicants who meet the requirements will receive a maple leaf card or card withdrawal notice, while applicants with incomplete materials will receive a return notice.

I hope that after reading this article, you will have a more thorough understanding of the application process of maple leaf card. At the same time, I sincerely hope that you can successfully obtain the maple leaf card and realize your immigration wish!