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Terms of use

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Who we are

prcard.ca is independent software built by permanent residents. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Canada Border Services Agency or the Government of Canada. The Permanent Residence Portal, IRCC forms and canada.ca belong to the Government of Canada.

Not legal advice

This site explains published IRCC rules in plain language and links every rule to its source. It does not assess your case, does not communicate with IRCC on your behalf and does not represent you. Only an IRCC officer decides on your application. For advice about your situation, consult a lawyer, a Quebec notary or a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC).

Accuracy

IRCC changes its pages, forms and processing times several times a year. Each page shows the date we last verified it against the source. We work to keep the site current, but the source pages on canada.ca are the authority and prevail over anything written here.

The calculator and other tools

The residency calculator counts days from the dates you enter using the rules IRCC publishes. Its result depends entirely on your entries. It shows whether, based on those entries, you appear to meet or may not meet the residency obligation, mirroring the portal's wording; it is not a decision and not a guarantee.

Liability

The site is provided as is, free of charge. To the extent permitted by law, prcard.ca is not liable for losses arising from use of the site, including a returned, delayed or refused application.

Content

You may print pages and the checklist for your own application. Government of Canada content quoted on this site remains the property of the Government of Canada.

Governing law and contact

These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Questions: hello@prcard.ca.