Maple Leaf Card (PR card) is a very good proof of Canadian permanent resident status. Its more critical and important role is the passage certificate for permanent residents to enter and exit Canada. If we encounter situations such as forgetting, expired, lost, damaged, etc., it will be more troublesome for us to enter Canada smoothly. Therefore, When encountering situations such as renewal (renew), damage (replacement), loss (replacement), etc., we must apply for a new Maple Leaf Card as soon as possible. After all, there is a certain processing cycle for new card applications. Arrange the time in advance so as not to delay our normal entry and exit itinerary.

Who is eligible to apply for a Maple Leaf Card?

Eligibility for applying for Maple Leaf Card:

1) Must be a Canadian PR.

2) The application must be made in Canada.

3) Meet the residence time requirements.

If you want to maintain your permanent resident status, you must be able to stay in Canada for at least 730 days in the past five years. These 730 days do not require you to stay there continuously. Moreover, under certain circumstances, some of the time you spent abroad can also be counted within the stipulated 730 days to meet the requirements. As for the specific requirements for length of residence, please read the regulations formulated by the immigration prison to know the detailed regulations.

4) Not under a valid removal order.

If the Canadian government requires you to leave Canada, you are not eligible to apply for a Maple Leaf Card.

5) Not a Canadian citizen.

If you are a Canadian citizen, you cannot hold (and do not need) a Maple Leaf Card. If you become a Canadian citizen, you must hand in your Maple Leaf Card during the naturalization ceremony.

6) No convictions for misuse of Maple Leaf Cards.

Under what circumstances can I apply for a Maple Leaf Card?

You can apply for a Maple Leaf Card only under the following circumstances, otherwise, it will not be accepted.

1) Your Maple Leaf Kaka has expired, or it may expire within 9 months, which is 270 days, and needs to be renewed. Be careful not to do it earlier than this time, otherwise it will be returned.

2) Your Maple Leaf Card is lost, stolen or destroyed ().

3) You did not receive your card within 180 days after first landing in Canada.

4) The information on the Maple Leaf Card needs to be updated, which covers legal name changes, nationality changes, gender changes, and date of birth corrections.

Note: People who have just moved to this country do not need to go out of their way to apply for a Maple Leaf card. They do not need to follow the usual procedures. They only need to provide the immigration officer with a mailing address in Canada that can accept the Maple Leaf card when entering this country for the first time. If you do not have an address when you enter here, Or the address you gave is not recognized by the immigration official. You can also refresh the address on the Internet within 180 days after logging in for the first time, and get your first Maple Leaf card for free. For details, see how to fill in the address for receiving the Maple Leaf card on the Internet for people who have just moved to this country. If the location is still not given after 180 days, then the applicant needs to apply alone, follow the normal application procedures, and pay the application fee of CAD 50.

What do I need to do before applying?

If you are trying to replace a lost, stolen or damaged Maple Leaf Card, you will need to tell USCIS what happened before you apply.

If you are outside Canada, you must first go to the nearest visa center to apply for a permanent resident travel document, that is, the PRTD, so that you can return to Canada. After you return to Canada, you can then apply for a new Maple Leaf Card.

If you are in Canada, you must first use the Web form to tell the Immigration Bureau what happened, and then apply. The address of the web form is:

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The way to tell relevant situations is actually not very complicated. First, you need to enter the web page called Web form, and then select the "Tell us more" option, and then answer "No", and then turn to the Web form.

Implement the selection of permanent resident card items, as well as the update and replacement operations, then fill in your detailed information, and then submit it, and you are done.

What materials are needed to apply for a Maple Leaf Card?

The main application materials include:

A form for applying for a Permanent Residence Card, which must be completely filled out and signed. For details, see the guidelines for completing this form.

The table download address is:

A copy of a primary identification document, such as a passport, travel document, or old Maple Leaf Card, showing the type and number of the document and the date of issue and expiry, along with your name, photo, and date of birth.

First, there are two photos. These two photos are of the required size and were taken within the past 6 months. Then put these two photos in a small envelope, and then write the applicant’s name on the envelope. Be careful not to use any staples or paper clips.

The photo specifications here are the same as those for immigration visa applications. They must be in color with a white background, and the size is 50*70mm. The distance from the top of the head to the chin must be between 31 and 36mm. You are not allowed to smile, and your mouth is not allowed to open. If you wear glasses, the glasses must not be tinted or reflective.

4) Receipt of payment of application fee showing the amount paid.

The application fee is fifty Canadian dollars per Maple Leaf Card. The application fee can only be paid online. Any other type of payment will be returned to the application place.