Funds Required / SIN Question
 

Hi Guys,

I recently got a positive LMO and work permit through, we are travelling over on the 2nd August, Just wondered is there a specific amount of funds required if you are going via a temporary work permit ??

2nd Question, where and how do I go about getting a Social Insurance Number (SIN), do I wait till I arrive for this or is this something I should look in to now ??

Thanks guys

Re: Funds Required / SIN Question
 

No.

At Service Canada after you arrive.

Re: Funds Required / SIN Question
 

There is no specific amount per se however if you turned up at a Port of Entry with a hundred dollars and no proof of other funds then I might be inclined to refuse entry based on financial inadmissibility or until satisfied that you have sufficient funds to look after yourself until receiving regular income from your job.

Re: Funds Required / SIN Question
 

Note that they should be able to give you your number as soon as you apply; they'll send the card through later.

Re: Funds Required / SIN Question
 

Thanks for all the answers guys, So all I do for the SIN is go to my nearest office when I arrive in Canada and get this ??

Re: Funds Required / SIN Question
 

As per the previous answer given...YES.

Tim

Re: Funds Required / SIN Question
 

To help you find the closest office for you:-
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-b...app=hme&ln=eng

Re: Funds Required / SIN Question
 

:D Cheers for all the help guys, That is another few things off our list for August 2nd, still a scary thought ;)

Cheers