{"id":23880,"date":"2026-06-22T03:49:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/?page_id=23880"},"modified":"2026-06-22T03:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:49:52","slug":"permanent-residency-pr-card","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/fa\/permanent-residency-pr-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Permanent Residency (PR) Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"23880\" class=\"elementor elementor-23880\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c06b107 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"c06b107\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d42ce1 sc_inner_width_none sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"0d42ce1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1d852a sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f1d852a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- ===== BroadGate \u2014 Permanent Resident (PR) Card page widget. 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margin-right:auto; }\r\n    .bgprcard__cta-row{ justify-content:center; margin-bottom:8px; }\r\n    .bgprcard__cta-eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }\r\n    .bgprcard__cta-media img{ max-width:320px; }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width:680px){\r\n    .bgprcard__h{ flex-direction:column; gap:4px; }\r\n    .bgprcard__toc ol{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }\r\n    .bgprcard__intro{ border-radius:18px; margin-left:12px; margin-right:12px; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"bgprcard\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== Intro \/ hero band ===== -->\r\n  <header class=\"bgprcard__intro\">\r\n    <div class=\"bgprcard__intro-sheen\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bgprcard__grid-tex\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bgprcard__wrap\">\r\n      <p class=\"bgprcard__eyebrow\">Permanent Residence in Canada<\/p>\r\n      <h1 class=\"bgprcard__title\">Your Permanent Resident <span class=\"it\">Card<\/span><\/h1>\r\n      <p class=\"bgprcard__lede\">\r\n        The permanent resident (PR) card is the official document that proves your status as a permanent\r\n        resident of Canada. It's the document you show to board a plane, train, bus, or boat back to Canada\r\n        after travelling abroad \u2014 so keeping a valid card in hand matters every time you cross the border.\r\n        Here's a plain-language guide to what the card is, who gets one, how long it lasts, and how it\r\n        connects to your obligation to keep your status.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bgprcard__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"bgprcard__wrap\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== Table of Contents ===== -->\r\n      <nav class=\"bgprcard__toc bgprcard__reveal\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\r\n        <h2>On this page<\/h2>\r\n        <ol>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgprcard-what\">What the PR Card Is<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgprcard-who\">Who Gets One &amp; Your First Card<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgprcard-validity\">How Long the Card Is Valid<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgprcard-obligation\">The Residency Obligation Link<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgprcard-apply\">How You Get or Keep a Card<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgprcard-travel\">Travelling Without a Valid Card (PRTD)<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgprcard-update\">Keeping Your Card Up to Date<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgprcard-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n      <\/nav>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 1. What the PR card is -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__sec bgprcard__reveal\" id=\"bgprcard-what\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgprcard__h\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span> What the PR Card Is<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          The <strong>permanent resident (PR) card<\/strong> is the official document issued by\r\n          <strong>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/strong> that proves you are a\r\n          permanent resident of Canada. It carries your photo and is the wallet-sized proof of your status.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Its most important everyday role is as a <strong>travel document<\/strong>. If you leave Canada and\r\n          return on a commercial carrier \u2014 an airplane, train, bus, or boat \u2014 you must show a valid PR card\r\n          (together with your passport) to board. It also serves as a convenient photo ID confirming your\r\n          right to live, work, and study anywhere in Canada.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>The PR card is <strong>proof of status, not the status itself<\/strong>. You remain a permanent resident even after your card expires \u2014 an expired card simply means you need to renew it before you can use it to travel again.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 2. Who gets one \/ first card -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__sec bgprcard__reveal\" id=\"bgprcard-who\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgprcard__h\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span> Who Gets One &amp; Your First Card<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Every permanent resident of Canada is eligible for a PR card. You must first\r\n          <strong>apply for permanent residence and be approved<\/strong> \u2014 through a program such as Express\r\n          Entry, a Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, or another pathway \u2014 and complete the\r\n          landing process before a card can be issued.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgprcard__list\">\r\n          <li>You are a permanent resident of Canada (not a Canadian citizen)<\/li>\r\n          <li>You are not under an effective removal order<\/li>\r\n          <li>You provide a photo and a Canadian mailing address that meet IRCC's requirements<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>As of June 2026, IRCC notes that your <strong>first PR card is free<\/strong> if you send your photo and address within <strong>180 days<\/strong> of becoming a permanent resident; otherwise the standard <strong>$50 CAD<\/strong> fee applies. While you wait for your first card, your <strong>Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR\/eCOPR)<\/strong> can be used to access services. Fees and timelines are set by IRCC and can change \u2014 confirm current figures on the official IRCC page before applying.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 3. Validity -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__sec bgprcard__reveal\" id=\"bgprcard-validity\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgprcard__h\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span> How Long the Card Is Valid<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          A PR card is issued with a fixed expiry date printed on the front. The length of validity is set by\r\n          IRCC based on your circumstances.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__cards\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgprcard__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 2v4M8 2v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Usually 5 Years<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Most PR cards are issued with a five-year validity from the date they are produced.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgprcard__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Sometimes 1 Year<\/h3>\r\n            <p>In certain cases \u2014 for example where there are pending immigration proceedings or an unresolved matter on file \u2014 IRCC may issue a card valid for only one year.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>As of June 2026, IRCC states a PR card is usually valid for <strong>5 years<\/strong> and, in some cases, for only <strong>1 year<\/strong>. The expiry on your card does not change your permanent resident status \u2014 it only sets how long the card itself can be used. Confirm the validity printed on your own card and verify current rules on the official IRCC page.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 4. Residency obligation link -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__sec bgprcard__reveal\" id=\"bgprcard-obligation\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgprcard__h\"><span class=\"num\">04<\/span> The Residency Obligation Link<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          The PR card is closely tied to the <strong>residency obligation<\/strong> that comes with permanent\r\n          resident status. To keep your status, you must be physically present in Canada for enough days\r\n          within a rolling five-year period.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>As of June 2026, IRCC sets the residency obligation at being physically present in Canada for at least <strong>730 days during the last five years<\/strong>. These days don't need to be continuous, and in some situations time spent outside Canada (for example, accompanying a Canadian citizen spouse) can count toward the total. This figure is set by IRCC and subject to change \u2014 confirm it on the official IRCC page before relying on it.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          When you apply for a card, you generally need to show you meet \u2014 or are on track to meet \u2014 this\r\n          obligation, often by listing your absences and providing supporting evidence. Falling short of the\r\n          residency obligation can put your permanent resident status itself at risk, not just your card.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 5. How you get or keep a card -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__sec bgprcard__reveal\" id=\"bgprcard-apply\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgprcard__h\"><span class=\"num\">05<\/span> How You Get or Keep a Card<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Getting your first card, renewing an expiring one, and replacing a lost card all follow a broadly\r\n          similar path. Renewal mechanics are covered in detail on our dedicated\r\n          <strong>PR Card Renewal<\/strong> page \u2014 here is the general shape of the process:\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__steps\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__step\">\r\n            <h3>Confirm You're Eligible<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Make sure you are a permanent resident, are inside Canada, and can show you meet (or are on track to meet) the residency obligation.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__step\">\r\n            <h3>Gather Your Documents<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Prepare proof of status, identity documents, a compliant photo, and supporting evidence of your time in Canada.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__step\">\r\n            <h3>Submit Your Application<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Applications are typically submitted to IRCC online through the Permanent Residence Portal, or on paper where eligible.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__step\">\r\n            <h3>Receive Your Card by Mail<\/h3>\r\n            <p>If approved, IRCC produces the card and mails it to your Canadian address. The new card carries a fresh expiry date.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>As of June 2026, IRCC posted processing of around <strong>39 days for a new PR card<\/strong> and <strong>31 days for a renewal<\/strong>, with a standard fee of <strong>$50 CAD<\/strong>. Processing times update frequently and depend on your specific case \u2014 check the live IRCC processing-times tool before you plan any travel.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 6. Travelling without a valid card \/ PRTD -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__sec bgprcard__reveal\" id=\"bgprcard-travel\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgprcard__h\"><span class=\"num\">06<\/span> Travelling Without a Valid Card (PRTD)<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          If you are <strong>outside Canada without a valid PR card<\/strong> \u2014 because it expired, or was lost,\r\n          stolen, or damaged while abroad \u2014 you cannot apply for a PR card from overseas. Instead, you apply for\r\n          a <strong>Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)<\/strong> so you can return to Canada by commercial\r\n          carrier.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__cards\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgprcard__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M2 16l20-6L12 4 2 10l4 2 6-2\"\/><path d=\"M6 12v4l6 3 6-3v-4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Commercial Carrier<\/h3>\r\n            <p>To board a plane, train, bus, or boat to Canada you must carry a valid PR card or a PRTD \u2014 without one you may be denied boarding.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgprcard__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6M9 13h6M9 17h4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>What a PRTD Does<\/h3>\r\n            <p>A PRTD is a temporary document proving your PR status to carriers. It's normally valid for a single entry, so you use it to come home, then apply for a new card.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgprcard__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgprcard__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 11l19-9-9 19-2-8-8-2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Private Vehicle<\/h3>\r\n            <p>If you return in a private vehicle you own, borrow, or rent (such as a car), you may use your PR card, a PRTD, or other documents to re-enter Canada.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>As of June 2026, IRCC confirms a PRTD requires you to be outside Canada, hold no valid PR card, and meet the residency obligation; urgent processing may be available for reasons such as a serious illness or a lost or stolen card. Once back in Canada, apply for a new PR card right away. Confirm current PRTD rules and fees on the official IRCC page.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 7. Keeping your card up to date -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__sec bgprcard__reveal\" id=\"bgprcard-update\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgprcard__h\"><span class=\"num\">07<\/span> Keeping Your Card Up to Date<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          It is your responsibility to make sure your PR card is valid whenever you return from travel and to\r\n          act before it expires. A little planning avoids being stranded abroad or denied boarding.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgprcard__list\">\r\n          <li>Apply to renew if your card is expired or will expire soon \u2014 and well before any planned travel<\/li>\r\n          <li>Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged card as soon as you can<\/li>\r\n          <li>Update your card if your legal name or other key information changes<\/li>\r\n          <li>Keep your mailing address current so IRCC can deliver your card<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>As of June 2026, IRCC notes that if you apply for a new card, your current one stops being valid <strong>60 days after the new card is issued<\/strong> \u2014 so don't travel on an old card once a new one has been produced without carrying the new card. For full renewal timing and eligibility, see our PR Card Renewal page.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 8. FAQ -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__sec bgprcard__reveal\" id=\"bgprcard-faq\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgprcard__h\"><span class=\"num\">08<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__faq\">\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Do I lose my permanent resident status when my PR card expires?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. The card is only proof of status \u2014 your permanent resident status does not expire when the card does. You simply need to renew the card before using it to travel by commercial carrier. You can only lose PR status through a formal process, such as not meeting the residency obligation, voluntarily renouncing it, or being subject to a removal order.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Do I always need a PR card to enter Canada?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">You need a valid PR card or a PRTD to board a commercial carrier \u2014 a plane, train, bus, or boat \u2014 back to Canada. If you return in a private vehicle you own, borrow, or rent (such as a car), you may use your PR card, a PRTD, or other documents to re-enter. Verify the current requirement on the official IRCC page before you travel.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>What if my PR card expires while I'm outside Canada?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">You cannot apply for a PR card from overseas. If you're outside Canada without a valid card, apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) so you can return by commercial carrier, then apply for a new PR card once you're back in Canada.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>How long is a PR card valid for?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">As of June 2026, IRCC states a PR card is usually valid for 5 years and, in certain cases, for only 1 year. The expiry date is printed on the front of your card. Because these rules can change, confirm the current details on the official IRCC page.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Does my PR card prove how long I've been a permanent resident?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. The validity dates on the card relate only to the card itself, not to how long you have held \u2014 or will hold \u2014 permanent resident status. Your status continues regardless of the card's expiry, as long as you meet your obligations as a permanent resident.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>How is the PR card different from renewing it?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">This page explains what the PR card is and how it works. Renewal is the specific process of replacing an expiring or expired card with a new one \u2014 including timing, residency-obligation evidence, and urgent processing. For those mechanics, see our dedicated PR Card Renewal page.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== CTA ===== -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgprcard__cta bgprcard__reveal\">\r\n        <div class=\"bgprcard__cta-text\">\r\n          <p class=\"bgprcard__cta-eyebrow\">Talk to a Licensed Expert<\/p>\r\n          <h2>Questions about your PR card or status?<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Our licensed team \u2014 Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) regulated by the CICC \u2014 can help you understand your residency obligation, plan your travel, and keep your status secure. 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