Why is my PDF getting rasterized when i place/open it?

I have this issue where whenever i place or open a pdf or layered file in InDesign it will automatically rasterize it.  Is there a setting that does this?  My other computer retains the transparency when i open a pdf or layered file so i'm guessing its an easy fix but im stummped.  Please help!

Update on terminology.  The PDF is becoming flattened.  A white box appears behind it and it should be transparent, not a box.

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