The situation of population mobility has become complicated, but what is even more difficult is how to maintain the qualifications of long-term residents. In Canada, a certificate symbolizing permanent resident status has a life span of five years. However, those who possess such certificates must strictly follow the residence requirements of the immigration management department: in the past five years, they must live in Canada for at least 730 days, otherwise they may lose their identity and certificates of long-term occupants. This requirement is often compared to the "residence test".

01 Maple Leaf Card Residence Requirements

Residence time regulations

The Canadian Immigration Administration created this rule to verify that applicants do regard Canada as a long-term settlement rather than merely as a place to receive subsidies. The standard for obtaining a home return permit is that when submitting an application for replacement, it is necessary to prove that the cumulative number of days of residence in Canada has reached 730 days in the past five years, rather than only living for two years during the period when the home return permit is valid. This clause is commonly known as the "settlement period requirement".

This period of time does not have to be continuous, nor does it have to be in Canada all day for 730 days. As long as you spend an hour in Canada on a certain day, that day is considered to be living in Canada.

Exceptions to residence abroad

Even if the applicant is outside Canada, his stay overseas can still be regarded as a residence experience in Canada as long as he meets the above standards. For example, for example, to work for a Canadian company outside Canada, or to live with a partner who has settled in Canada, the number of days of stay in these situations can be converted into the length of residence.

Time to update the maple leaf card

So, under what circumstances do you need to replace the maple leaf card? According to the Canadian Immigration Website, you can submit your application materials within 9 months of your ID’s imminent expiration. However, you must confirm your residence history before submitting an application, so as to ensure that the new certificate can be processed smoothly.

02 Immigration Supervision and Nationality Choice

Ways to get rid of immigration prison

If you want to completely escape from the Immigration Prison, one of the family members can apply to join Canadian nationality. Once you obtain citizenship, your spouse will no longer be subject to the Immigration Prison. Children under the age of 18 will immediately obtain Canadian citizenship regardless of their current status.

Advantages of Canadian nationality

As Canadian citizens, their spouses and children, they are able to choose a place of residence around the world without being restricted by the length of residence. Canadian citizens are not subject to the length of residence and can freely choose their place of residence anywhere.

03SUV project analysis

Project introduction and visa type

Canada's SUV program is still a very tolerant federal immigration program for applicants in 2024. The official name of this project is "Start-Up Visa". It is established to attract overseas talents and entrepreneurs with technical expertise and entrepreneurial capabilities to travel to Canada to establish innovative companies, thereby helping Canada introduce advanced technology, increase jobs, and promote economic development.

Popular entrepreneurial fields

The entrepreneurial projects in SUV projects are mainly concentrated in the following aspects:

Innovation in the fields of technology, software, production, manufacturing and sales accounts for as much as 74%.

The manufacturing and sales of non-software products account for 24%.

Other service industries that account for 2% of the total, such as construction services and commercial services.

Project Recommendations

For SUV immigration projects, we make the following suggestions:

Compact lightweight off-road vehicle programs, especially those associated with the network industry, are usually smoother in approval, mainly due to their relatively simple implementation process. In addition, based on our years of practice in charge of Canadian Light Off-road Vehicle Immigration Program, a project that can be successfully promoted must meet the following key requirements:

Application conditions and project advantages

Application conditions for SUV projects include:

The outstanding advantages of SUV projects include:

The entry threshold for SUVs is not high, and the processing procedures are fast. Visa usually takes three to five months to complete, and citizenship can be obtained within 18 months at a minimum time. This is a rare opportunity for applicants who are eager to make a living in North America. Against the backdrop of the continuous tightening of global immigration policies, Canada's SUV plan is one of the few immigration channels worth considering.