Once the Canadian maple leaf card expires, is lost, damaged or stolen, the cardholder will not lose his permanent resident qualifications. However, they still need to apply for a new maple leaf card. Permanent residents who intend to apply for a new maple leaf card must apply in Canada. If the original maple leaf card has expired and expired, residents need to apply for one-time travel documents (PRTDs). Only after returning to Canada can they apply for a maple leaf card again.

Permanent residents holding maple leaf cards enjoy most of the rights and interests of Canadian citizens, including legal employment and education opportunities within Canada; in addition, they are eligible to apply for Canadian nationality. However, they do not have the right to participate in political elections and cannot engage in certain highly confidential jobs.