Advantages of Canadian Permanent Residency

Canada is world-famous for its natural environment, education and medical standards, which has attracted a large number of immigrants. After obtaining permanent residence in Canada, immigrants enjoy the same benefits as citizens, such as free medical care, children's education subsidies, etc., and they can travel freely between China and Canada without having to apply for a separate visa.

Maple Leaf Card Overview and Importance

"Maple Leaf Card", also known as "Canadian Permanent Resident Card (card)", is a certificate used by Canada to grant permanent resident status. Those who hold such cards are no different from Canadian citizens in enjoying the rights enjoyed by most citizens, except for the right to vote, the right to be elected, and some high-level security positions. These rights include medical insurance, the right to live freely in Canada, the right to work, the right to study, the right to apply for Canadian citizenship, and rights protected by relevant Canadian laws and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The maple leaf represents Canada. The PR card is printed with the maple leaf mark, so it is called the maple leaf card. When entering Canada after traveling overseas, the holder must take out the maple leaf card and passport at the same time.

Maple Leaf Card validity period and application

The original validity period of the Maple Leaf Card is generally 5 years. Under certain special circumstances, the validity period may be 1 year. The exact validity period is based on the time clearly marked on the Maple Leaf Card. So, how to apply for your first Maple Leaf Card? New immigrants who land in Canada for the first time can apply at the New Immigration Office at the immigration office. After the application is completed, the Canadian Immigration Service will deliver the Maple Leaf Card to the applicant by mail.

Address provision and processing cycle

When applying for a Maple Leaf Card, you need to provide a mailing address in Canada. If you don’t have a fixed residence when you arrive in Canada, don’t worry. As long as you use the official website to submit your address in Canada online within the 180 days specified by the Immigration Bureau, you can successfully receive your first Maple Leaf Card. Due to the impact of the epidemic, the Canadian Immigration Bureau has a very serious backlog of processing work related to the Maple Leaf Card, which has resulted in the Maple Leaf Card application cycle being extended to approximately 3 to 4 months.

Maple Leaf Card Expiration and Status Extension

Right of residence after expiration

Even if the Maple Leaf Card expires, the holder will not lose the status of a Canadian permanent resident. The status will only be lost after officially giving up the status through official procedures. During this period, even if the residence obligation is not met or the visa is not renewed in time, you still enjoy the rights of a Canadian permanent resident.

voluntarily give up identity

If your residency obligation has not been fulfilled due to long-term stay outside Canada, or if you no longer need Canadian permanent resident status for other reasons, you can submit an application online to the Canadian Federal Immigration Service. After approval, you can voluntarily give up this status. Please note that once you give up, you will not be able to obtain Canadian permanent resident status again.

Returning to the country and re-entering the country without a Maple Leaf Card

If you leave Canada without getting a Maple Leaf Card, what should you do to re-enter Canada? If you leave Canada without receiving a Maple Leaf Card and then come back, you must apply in advance for a Canadian permanent resident temporary document called a return visa. With this document, you can enter Canada smoothly.