Today, the editor of Jiacheng Study Abroad will tell you about the Maple Leaf Card in Canada and the Green Card in the United States. Those students who want to immigrate to North America will definitely be familiar with these two. The United States and Canada, these two countries have the longest undefended border in the world. What kind of trust is this without defense. The editor believes that the two countries of the United States and Canada are in a state of harmony. Put it this way, my friends in the United States and Canada may not be happy, but there is nothing they can do, how can they still hit me~.

There is such a close relationship, so what kind of things do the Maple Leaf Card and the Green Card, which respectively represent their respective countries, belong to? Comparing the United States and Canada, who has the stronger influence of the Green Card.

First, let’s identify it from the appearance:

US green card

Canadian Maple Leaf Card

length of stay

Well, Canada is a typical immigration country. It has a vast territory but a sparse population. It is eager for people from other countries to come and help them reproduce their population. Therefore, its immigration policy is relatively flexible. Moreover, you need to live for more than four years in a six-year period to maintain your Canadian identity.

Take the United States as an example. It is the world's largest country and has always been more arrogant. Therefore, the requirements for residence time are much stricter. If you want to get a green card, you must live there for at least half a year. Otherwise, you will be out of luck during customs inspection.

At the same time, there are many technological applications installed in the airport, including card readers, which are used to record the time you enter the country. Therefore, in this situation, everyone must not take risks and do anything illegal!

Everyone is aware of the convenience of travel. Obtaining a Maple Leaf Card from Canada or a Green Card from the United States is equivalent to obtaining a visa from another country, allowing you to enter some sovereign countries at will, such as Mexico, Switzerland, and South Korea. However! There will be an unequal situation between the two: U.S. green card holders can enter Canada at any time without a visa; but Canadian green card holders must apply for a visa truthfully if they want to go to the United States. Of course, this visa is relatively easy to apply for, and it can be applied for five to ten years at a time. The editor wants to complain: I have signed a contract with China for 10 years, but I still have the nerve to call myself a gay and friendly friend!

It is impossible not to mention the tax benefits of the Maple Leaf Card here. If you hold a Canadian Maple Leaf Card, you do not need to pay taxes if you do not live in the country. This means that if there is no residence relationship, you do not need to submit a tax form. However, the United States does not see it that way. Students with a U.S. green card must pay U.S. taxes no matter where they are.

If you hold a Maple Leaf Card, or even a green card, there are many benefits, but don't forget one thing. Although the rights and obligations that green card holders and citizens have are generally the same, green card holders do not have the only two political rights: the right to vote and the right to be elected.