Partial photos of "Maple Leaf Card"

When the "Maple Leaf Card" is about to expire, if you have not submitted an application to replace the new card before, will this behavior constitute an illegal act?

Once the "maple leaf card" expires and is not replaced in time, it will not violate the law. Cardholders can even choose not to apply for a new "maple leaf card". However, if permanent residents plan to go abroad and return to Canada in the future, the immigration department recommends that they should apply for a "maple leaf card" so that they can present valid documents that prove their permanent resident status at any time.

If the "Maple Leaf Card" expires and the new card is not applied for in time, individuals will be unable to enter and exit the Canadian border.

Although you still have the opportunity to travel abroad, before returning home, be sure to apply to visa agencies in various regions of Canada to obtain a "Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document" for only a single round trip to Canada.

Canada has not set any restrictions on leaving the country. Regardless of whether they hold a "maple leaf card", residents can leave the country at any time without any restrictions. In addition, as a permanent resident of Canada, you have the right to enter Canada, not the privilege, and this right is still valid even if the "Maple Leaf Card" has expired. The official website of the Immigration Bureau pointed out that if the person who holds a "maple leaf card" has expired and is abroad, he must apply to the Canadian overseas visa agency to obtain a one-time permanent resident travel document to return to China. According to Canadian immigration regulations, individuals can take a variety of ways to verify their permanent resident status when entering the country, rather than having to show a "maple leaf card".

Misconception 4: Holding a "maple leaf card" is enough to enter all countries that are visa-free to enter Canada, without additional visa procedures.

The "maple leaf card" is not the equivalent of a passport or visa, and holding a "maple leaf card" cannot be used as a pass to those countries requiring a visa. The original intention of this card is to facilitate cardholders to quickly enter Canada, rather than use as a visa. As for the different visa policies of other countries for different passport holders, this must be clearly understood.

Misconception 5: If you drive back to Canada by land, you don’t need to show the “maple leaf card”.

When entering the country, every person with permanent resident status is obliged to show officials of the relevant department that valid documents that can prove their permanent resident qualifications, among which the maple leaf card is regarded as the most ideal proof material. If you fail to provide a "maple leaf card", the customs officer has the right to ask you to provide any of the following documents to prove your identity:

1. Fill out the "Permanent Resident Confirmation Form" (of Form);

The original document of the "immigration certificate" or a copy of the "immigration certificate" verified and approved by the National Headquarters of the Immigration Bureau.

3. Passport with a postmarked login date;

4. A letter issued by the National Headquarters of the Ministry of Immigration that can prove your permanent resident status.

Customs officials have the right to ask you more questions to determine your permanent resident status.

Hongjing editor reminds: Many people who immigrate to Canada often fail to meet the minimum time limit for new immigrants to live in Canada, so they cannot apply for a replacement of the "maple leaf card". There are some companies on the market that claim to be able to protect "maple leaf cards", which apply for renewal of "maple leaf cards" by forging Canadian residence certificates for customers. If a customer uses this fraudulent method to update the "maple leaf card", once the Immigration Bureau finds fraud, he may suffer from the consequences of a long-term ban on entry. Therefore, if you want to achieve family reunion, you should choose a formal way to legally obtain Canadian identity through reunion immigration.

Obligations that need to be fulfilled by holding a "maple leaf card"

Whether you apply for a "maple leaf card" for the first time or apply for a second "maple leaf card" after the five-year period expires, you must pass the "residence test". All persons who hold permanent residence qualifications in Canada must complete the residence requirement of at least 730 days within any five years. In addition to the actual cumulative number of days of residence in Canada reaching more than 730 days, those who meet the following conditions are also deemed to have met the residence obligation:

1. Reside in Canada with family members who have Canadian citizenship;

Official employees sent overseas by Canadian companies, or official Canadian officials overseas.

If a family member has permanent residence in Canada and is sent abroad by his or her own business to work full-time, or is sent overseas to serve in the Canadian government office, they will live abroad with the family member.

4. Have held a return certificate.

The so-called Canadian business refers to companies established and continuously operating in Canada in accordance with Canadian laws. They must have profitability and most of their shares are in the hands of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Those businesses established to meet residence requirements are not considered Canadian businesses. As for full-time employees, it includes positions for Canadian affiliates, as well as clients from Canadian companies or government departments abroad.

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