The life span of a maple leaf card is five years. So when the five-year period expires, do you need to reapply for a maple leaf card? This is probably a very concern to many people who are about to go abroad. Today, let’s follow the Study Abroad Network to discuss the treatment methods after the expiration of the Canadian maple leaf card in 2018! Please read it.

What to do if the Canadian maple leaf card expires in 2018

Maple Leaf Cards are usually valid for five years. During these five years, if you actually live in Canada for two years, you can retain your permanent resident status and replace your maple leaf card. However, permanent resident qualifications can still be maintained under certain circumstances, such as living overseas with Canadian citizens, working overseas on behalf of Canadian companies, or for humanitarian reasons. For new immigrants (including children) who have arrived in Canada from June 28, 2002, the Canadian Immigration Agency will take the initiative to send maple leaf cards by mail. Starting from January 1, 2004, all immigrants who are eligible for permanent residence must present a maple leaf card when entering Canada.

For some, once their Canadian maple card expires, its effectiveness disappears, which in some ways means they lose their immigration qualifications. However, Canadian immigration law does not clearly state that expiration of maple leaf cards is equivalent to losing immigration status. In fact, the immigration law only requires Canadian permanent residents to live for two years within five years before they are eligible to apply for a new maple leaf card.

A spokesperson for the Canadian Immigration Department once emphasized that even if the maple leaf card has expired, the holder will not lose his qualification as a permanent resident. However, it is important to note that according to relevant regulations, every permanent resident must present a maple leaf card to verify his identity when arriving in Canada on a commercial flight or cruise. Whether entering by air, land or sea, CBSA officials will require adequate proof of identity, and a valid maple leaf card is undoubtedly the best document of proof.

Even if the Canadian maple leaf card has expired, you can still apply for a one-time Canadian permanent resident travel license in order to return to Canada in the following situations:

1. If you live in for two years within five years, the maple leaf card will expire and expire. You can replace the new maple leaf card.

Within five years, if you live abroad with your Canadian spouse for less than two years, you are still eligible to apply for a new maple leaf card once it expires and expires.

3. If the enterprise meets the conditions of the Immigration Bureau, the maple leaf card expires and expires, and the new maple leaf card will be replaced.

The process of applying for a permanent Canadian travel permit is the same as applying for a travel or family visit visa. Applicants can download the application form and a list of required documents from the official website of the Canadian Immigration Agency. After completing the form, they must mail the passport, two passport-specific photos, documents proving the identity of permanent Canadian resident, such as entry paper or expired maple leaf card, and application fees to the nearest Canadian Visa Center. Normally, you can get a certificate within 3 to 5 working days.

List of materials required for travel documents for permanent residents in Canada:

1. Passport.

This is a color photo with a white background, with a dimension of 3.5 cm times 4.5 cm, and the length from the top of the head to the chin is 3.1 cm times 3.6 cm.

3. 1 copy of the front and back of the ID card.

4. Certificate of the applicant's permanent resident status in Canada.

If you still live with him as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident's spouse, common law partner or parent, please present the accompanying person's identification documents.

If a business outside Canada is employed, it is necessary to provide proof documents issued by the Canadian employer.

7. Humanitarianism and reasons for mercy.

Please fill in the "Permanent Resident Travel Document Application Form" (IMM 5524) accurately.

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