If the holder of the maple leaf card issued for the first time in 2002 has not yet obtained nationality, then the deadline for replacing the new card this year has reached.

According to the latest news, a total of 2 million cards have been issued since the implementation of the Maple Leaf Card Policy in 2002. Of these, about four-thirds of cardholders have successfully joined the nationality. For cardholders who have not completed their nationality application, the immigration department specifically reminds them that they should change their cards within the prescribed period and make sure to reserve 4 to 6 weeks for card replacement to avoid inconvenience when going abroad.

The immigration department reminds that individuals who hold maple leaf card that is about to be valid for 5 years can visit the official website www.cic.gc.ca to download the corresponding application documents. After completing the form according to the guidelines, they can choose to mail or consult the specific operation process by phone-888-242-2100.

Regarding how many people’s maple leaf cards are about to expire and need to be reapplied this year, the Vancouver branch of the Immigration Bureau has not yet released specific data; at the same time, the Immigration Bureau clearly pointed out that the maple leaf cards are an indispensable document when immigrants enter Canada. For immigrants who plan to go abroad, they must make corresponding preparations in advance.

The Immigration Bureau said that the time period for replacing the maple leaf card is usually four to six weeks, and the fee required is 50 yuan. As long as the applicant meets the conditions for actual residence for more than two years in the past five years and meets relevant laws and regulations, he or she has the right to apply for a replacement of the maple leaf card. (Editor in charge: Zhang Zhe)