AmyDavid

So we are now eligible to claim for this - hurrah. Are we able to do this, even though I do not have a SIN number?

Novocastrian

How come you don't have a SIN? Even if you're on TWP you should have one. It's OK if it's a 9-, for CCB after the qualifying period.

AmyDavid

Because I don't work so they won't give me one!

Novocastrian

Sure they will. Just ask. Assuming you're here legally.

You don't need to work to have a SIN, you need to have a SIN to work. What is your visa status here anyway?

Steve_P

They give SIN's to baby's, I'm pretty sure they don't work.

My Grandchildren all have their SIN, you have to have them in order to set up some bank accounts for RESP's or some such thing.

No reason you should be refused.

AmyDavid

LOL I am you cheeky sod! When David went to get his and I asked for one - the lady said "No - you are not working so you cannot have one" and that was that!

Novocastrian

Go back. Find another lady. But David can apply for the child benefit in the meantime.

R I C H

I think he's too old.

Tangram

The lady is full of crap. You can have one Amy, my wife and daughter got one straight away, and then changed the 9 to a 1 with new number when we became residents.

Steve_P

Ba dum dum.

I'll get your coat.

R I C H

Thanks Steve, I'm on my way.....

Steve_P

From the Service Canada website.

Who can apply for a SIN

"If you are a Canadian citizen, a newcomer to Canada or a temporary resident, you need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs." (My emphasis.)

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/apply/who.shtml

AmyDavid

Ahh thanks you guys - the lady was in Kelowna so say no more...ha ha ha

Linda P

Have you a work permit for yourself. I know when we came Hubby had the Temp Work Permit and as I knew I was not going to work, I was classed as a visitor accompianing him. So I could not have a SIN number.

Linda

AmyDavid

See that is what they said to me. So now I am applying in his name - but as far as they are concerned the female is classed as being primarily responsible for the kids...so I will just have to add a note stating I am not allowed/do not have a WP and hope for the best.