Those who hold Canadian maple leaf card need to know that its validity period is five years. Once it expires, they need to apply for a new maple leaf card. How should I do it if I want to check the expiration date of the maple leaf card?

The reverse side of the Canadian maple card indicates the specific date when the applicant obtains permanent residence, while the front side shows the expiration date of the maple card. Taking an applicant becoming a permanent resident of Canada on December 14, 2013 as an example, the expiration date of his maple leaf card is roughly between December 13 and 14, 2018. This period is calculated from five years from the date the applicant obtains permanent residence qualification.

Can Canadian maple leaf card still enter the country after it expires?

If the applicant expires, the Canadian maple leaf card indicates that the card has lost its validity. According to the Immigration Bureau regulations, permanent residents holding invalid maple leaf cards will not be able to enter Canada and they must apply for a new maple leaf card. To this end, the applicant must meet the conditions set by the Immigration Bureau, that is, he must fulfill his residence obligations in Canada. Specifically, during the validity period of each maple leaf card, the applicant must live in Canada for a total of two years.

What should I prepare for renewal information for Canadian maple leaf card?

Applicants must submit files such as maple leaf card, immigration certificate, social insurance number card, driver's license, health insurance card, tax records, and address, postal code and telephone number of their place of residence in Canada. In addition, in order to convince immigration officials that the applicant's living center is indeed located in Canada, several additional auxiliary materials are usually required.