Qs ask tigeru and $$, pls. ans

Hi, Tigeru and $$:
I am a new CA immigrant and going to land at the beginning of next year. So I am just wondering about the method of getting the mapple card , you two, one said should geting in person, and the other said , get by mail.So could you explain more information about it? like: when/ who/where(which port)
Really appreciate your help.It will really help new comers like me to make my desicion.Thanks.