Obtaining permanent resident status in Canada requires a maple leaf card, which means you can go to Canada to work, receive education or settle down without restrictions, and you can enjoy local social welfare and medical resources. However, your Chinese citizenship will not change and you still need to use a Chinese passport. >>>Please conduct my Canadian study abroad ability assessment

If you decide to obtain Canadian citizenship, you must waive your original Chinese nationality and hold a Canadian travel document. Once you become a Canadian citizen, you will be able to enjoy all rights and interests of citizens of that country, including the right to participate in political activities.

The current Canadian immigration regulations clearly state that people who hold maple leaf cards and have obtained permanent resident status will be eligible to apply for citizenship in the country if they have lived in the country for three years within five years.

Some countries allow dual nationality status, such as the United States, in which case an individual can have passports of the country and Canada at the same time and be considered a citizen of both countries. However, China's nationality law clearly states that the country does not accept its citizens as well as the nationality of other countries.

This should be the reason why some young people who hold permanent Canadian resident status but have been hesitant to join their nationality are confused.

What kind of people are better for naturalization?

If you want to explore the world without restraint and set off at any time, then Canadian documents will be an extremely convenient way. This is also the core demand of many people who hope to become the country's citizens.

Canadian passports can be accessed in 183 countries and regions, covering many interesting places such as Europe and Oceania. With this passport, people can travel as much as they want, buy air tickets and set off without applying for a visa several months in advance.

If you are interested in public affairs, then applying for citizenship is worth considering. In Canada, there are significant differences in the rights of maple leaf card holders and Canadians in terms of election participation. After becoming a Canadian citizen, you will have the right to vote and qualifications to participate in politics. Therefore, if you are passionate about political activities, whether you support existing politicians or plan to go into politics by yourself, you must first obtain citizenship.

Under what circumstances is it more appropriate to keep the maple leaf card?

People who often return to China and fly back and forth between China and Canada are better off using Chinese passports.

After getting a Canadian passport, you need to frequently go to the Chinese embassy to apply for an entry permit. This process is not only cumbersome, but also expensive, and it is more likely to be rejected by embassy and consulate officials because they are deemed to have plans to move. Such incidents are common.

Therefore, as long as you have been to China or Canada, whether you are visiting relatives and friends or engaging in business activities, it is best to keep your Chinese passport.

Overall, when it comes to the level of progress, the difference between PR identity is not significant for ordinary people.

Therefore, in the face of the two possibilities of becoming a citizen and obtaining permanent residence, it is necessary to clarify the location of future intentions, weigh your own demands and relative status, and make wise decisions.

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