As the Canadian Immigration Maple Leaf Card is about to change, its replacement method that has been used for more than ten years has finally changed. It is no longer necessary to apply by mailing documents!

The Canadian Immigration Department announced not long ago that it will launch a new electronic platform to facilitate people to apply for replacement of Maple Leaf Cards. Different from the previous situation, people need to upload professional digital photos when applying, and there is no need to mail documents. .

The Ministry of Immigration did not announce the exact date when the new platform will appear, but it confirmed that it will be ready for use as soon as the system is debugged.

This year, the Canadian government estimates that nearly 200,000 people will apply to renew or replace their Maple Leaf Cards, which is basically the same as the number of applicants in 2016.

A spokesman for the Canadian Immigration Department introduced that in order to provide applicants with better services, the Immigration Department will soon launch a new and distinctive electronic application platform that can help permanent residents apply for Maple Leaf Cards. For the first time, the Immigration Department will print professional digital photos on Maple Leaf Cards.

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Those who apply must find a professional photographer to take photos. Earlier this year, the Department of Immigration contacted photographers across the country and informed them of the requirements for taking digital Maple Leaf Card photos, which also covered how photographers can prove the identity of the person being photographed.

The Department of Immigration claims that on average each application to replace a Maple Leaf Card is processed within 70 days, and it is expected that the new online service will speed up the processing.

The conditions for applying for replacement of Maple Leaf Card are:

If you are a permanent resident, you have lived in Canada for at least two of the past five years and your PR card has expired or will expire in up to nine months.

As far as the situation is concerned, they must submit relevant applications within the country of Canada. If you are in this situation abroad, you need to apply for a permanent resident travel document. You can only apply for a new Maple Leaf Card after returning to Canada. The application fee is CAD$50, that is clear.

If the application is approved, the Immigration Department will send a new Maple Leaf Card. When the permanent resident receives the new card, he or she must destroy the old card, such as cutting it in half.

What is the reason why Canada has always maintained its advantage in the field of immigration? This is closely related to Canada’s ability to meet the full range of immigration needs of the applicant’s entire family, from children to the elderly.

Improve children's education

Among the many immigrants, there are many who have the idea of ​​​​improving the educational environment for their children. Canada is a country with the first-class education quality in the world. As a result, it has naturally attracted the attention and love of many immigrants, and has won a lot of favor and favor. Many people are attracted.

The Canadian government attaches great importance to education, so the proportion of funds invested in education in GDP is 7.1%, ranking first in the world. The education rate among the national population is 99%. Free and compulsory education includes preschool education, primary school and middle school. The distribution of educational resources is in a balanced state, and the Canadian government adheres to the proposition that "the school at your doorstep is the best school."

If you become a permanent resident of Canada, you can receive free public education services from elementary school to high school, right? Children from low-income families can receive child welfare benefits from the government, right? When you reach the university level, tuition fees are much lower than those for international students, and there are many opportunities to apply for scholarships and grants. Not wanting their children to be frustrated at the starting point has become one of the key reasons why many immigrant families choose Canada.

Eugenics education

For some Chinese families, children are a "sweet burden" that can bring joy to the family. However, raising children will bring a lot of expenses, thus causing financial pressure.

Canada ranks second in the world in terms of land area, but its population is only tens of millions, showing a vast land and sparse population. Therefore, Canada particularly encourages childbirth. From the beginning of a woman's pregnancy, until the completion of childbirth, and until the child reaches adulthood, there are many welfare subsidies that can be received. The mother does not even need to go to work, and the quality of life of the whole family can still be guaranteed.

Guaranteed life in old age

The world's most famous retirement paradise is Canada. It is famous for its high quality of life environment. According to statistics from the World Health Organization, the average life expectancy in Canada is as high as 82.8 years.

Canada will provide a relatively good and good pension system for the elderly, such as sound and complete universal medical insurance and public medical services, as well as various government benefits for the elderly. These can very well protect the quality of life of the elderly, allowing them to enjoy their old age with peace of mind and comfort!

Economic stability and many development opportunities

Canada is a country with a highly developed economy, high technology, industrialized countries, and one of the richest countries in the world. Under this stable economic situation, Canada has become one of the best countries in the world for doing business, and its proximity to the United States provides abundant business development opportunities.

Canada is at the forefront of the world in terms of manufacturing, resource products, trade, and high-tech levels. Many multinational companies have settled in Canada, providing abundant employment opportunities.

Convenient living conditions

Canada's infrastructure is complete and comprehensive, with free public medical care. Citizens do not need to pay a penny for medical treatment, and medicines are free for people over 65 years old. There is free compulsory education, and public kindergartens, elementary schools, and middle schools are all free of charge. Canada has a well-developed public transportation system that covers and reaches all parts of the country. Many subways, buses, long-distance buses, trains, and airplanes are accessible in all directions. It enjoys good and traditional postal services. There are mailboxes in every residential area, and important mails and letters will be delivered directly to your home.

Not only are the welfare benefits top-notch, but Canada’s immigration policy is also extremely favorable! As the only remaining fruit among traditional immigration countries, in order to attract immigrants, Canada has launched different immigration projects to give applicants more immigration options. The most common ones include investment immigration, self-employed immigration, employer-sponsored immigration, skilled immigration, etc. Each immigration method has its own unique advantages and meets the different needs of different applicants.

New immigrants from all over the world are attracted by Canada's generous social benefits and favorable immigration policies. As long as those new immigrants can obtain a Maple Leaf Card, they can enjoy all social benefits in Canada.