Applying for a SIN card
 

Hi all,

I recently received my PR and was wondering what the best way to get my Social Insurance is?

I'll be in the UK for a few more months, is it possible to do this online/via mail or do I need to be in Canada?

Also, has anyone applied for jobs before moving without first having their SIN?

Many thanks

Jamie

Re: Applying for a SIN card
 

As far as I am aware you need to be in Canada.

you need to Show copr or WP I believe.

Re: Applying for a SIN card
 

I think you need to be there. We got ours during a research trip. It was really quick - about 10 mins. She gave us our SIN numbers while we were there so I would imagine you could start work straight away. The SIN cards arrived at a friends Canadian address a few weeks later.

Re: Applying for a SIN card
 

yes, that's right. It's a face-to-face thing. You have to go to the office that deals with SINs in your area and show certain documents (your landing papers etc). Call before you go to make sure you take the right documents. You can't do it online or over the phone.

Re: Applying for a SIN card
 

Where do we go in NS Paul?

Re: Applying for a SIN card
 

Go to your local Govt office, google or yell.com ( Service Nova Scotia )

Re: Applying for a SIN card
 

Yeah, I just did it: took about 20 minutes in the government office down-town, they checked the visa with a magnifying glass to ensure it was real, checked the COPR copy and asked a few questions... that was it. All I needed was the passport and COPR.