To end the counter processing, the whole family is required to sign on one of the immigration papers in the designated place. After the signature is completed, the immigration officer will take it away. Please keep the remaining immigration paper carefully and make sure it is not damaged or lost.

First of all, the approval period for the first recent Maple Leaf Card is relatively long. Secondly, it took many customers 6 or 7 months to get it. Finally, during this waiting period, the progress of the Maple Leaf Card can be checked on the Immigration Bureau website.

While you are in the waiting stage, if you are in China but eager to return to Canada, then you need to apply for a Canadian permanent resident travel document.

The Maple Leaf Card is valid for 5 years. You are eligible to apply for renewal 9 months before expiration. It should be noted that there is a misunderstanding among people that after the Maple Leaf Card expires, my Canadian identity will no longer exist.

No, the Maple Leaf Card is a document that helps you enter and exit Canada. If you stay in Canada for a long time, it doesn't matter if you never apply for a Maple Leaf Card. So what follows is:

Even if your card has expired, as long as you meet the immigration supervision requirements of staying for 2 years within 5 years, you are still eligible for renewal and have not violated the immigration law.

2. If your card has expired, you have not lived in the immigration prison, and you no longer want to have the status, you must take the initiative to give up the Maple Leaf Card. Only by doing so can you completely cancel your Canadian permanent residence status, and then you will be eligible to successfully apply for a Canadian tourist visa, etc.

[Part 2] Further reading: Common provinces for Canadian immigrants

1. Ontario

There is a large province in the south of Canada. This province is also a province with a large resident population. It has the geographical advantage of being bordered by the United States. This advantage has caused it to have a different political and economic situation compared to other places. In this province, there is the capital Ottawa and the city of Toronto, which is developing vigorously.

The master's and doctoral degree immigration program, launched specifically for international students and overseas highly educated people, is a relatively attractive immigration project. Since its opening, it has introduced many high-quality talents to the province. The number of places opened every year is between 1,000 and 3,000. The earlier the application is submitted, the higher the success rate.

2. Quebec

Quebec belongs to Canada and is its French cultural center. Among the permanent population here, French account for 80%. The official language is French. When teaching in schools, both French and English are used. Immigrants here face relatively high language requirements.

In terms of immigration qualifications, as long as you have a college or above study experience; and if you apply to study abroad and immigrate, your French level must be B2 or above; here only listening and speaking skills are tested, not reading and writing skills.

3. Manitoba

Manitoba is a large central province in the heart of Canada. It has advantages in transportation and can communicate with all parts of Canada. It has sufficient sunshine and is suitable for grassland growth. It is an important producer of milk and dairy products.

The geographical location in the central part of the country makes the immigration policy here relatively more relaxed. To apply for study abroad immigration, you only need to obtain a bachelor's degree or above in Manitoba. Jobs linked to majors in short supply will have priority, and you can also use work to immigrate.

4.Alberta

In Canada, the province of Alberta is located in the west, and its climate environment is superior. It has a maritime climate, making it extremely suitable for living. It is not only loved by immigrants, but also by locals. A large number of people come here for vacation every year.

The distribution of immigration quotas here is uneven. Study-abroad immigrants account for the majority of the share. There is no entrepreneurial immigration. To apply for study-abroad immigration, one must graduate from a designated institution, the job must be related to the major, and one must have more than half a year of internship experience.