Hi all

My husband has been applying for jobs - but the moment he mentions that he doesn't have his SIN number yet (we land Sept 14th) recruiters go silent? He has offered to scan his CoPR so they can see he has status it's just a matter of going to a Service Canada and getting a number. Any ideas on how to frame this? Or are we just going to have to wait till we land?

Also do you get a number immediately at Service Canada?

Getting a SIN is 10 minute job at Service Canada. If you land at Toronto you may be able to get the SIN there and then (I believe there is a Service Canada office in the airport). CoPR is not any proof of status unless it is signed/stamped by immigration officer.

Go to any Services Canada office once you have landed, take passport, stamped copy CoPR and ask for a SIN - you cannot get a SIN until you have landed and declared PR. They issue you one there and then. You could do it same day as landing if you want or any time thereafter. They give you a printout with the number there and then. They stopped issuing SIN cards a few years ago.

It's often difficult to secure a job in Canada without being physically there anyway (if the employer wants to interview you the following day for example, you'd be looking at a very expensive flight). Just bring some savings to cover you for at least one or two months while you job hunt.

He doesn't have status until he has had his 'landing' interview on arrival in Canada where the CBSA officer will validate the COPR.. that is when he will become a Permanent Resident.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...nterviews.html

Once he has landed he will be able to go to Service (woops) Canada and register for the SI number which will be issued straight away.

https://settlement.org/ontario/emplo...ce-number-sin/

Errr... make that a Services Canada office.....

Well spotted - and thanks - I was in a rush and wrote that without thinking! I've corrected the original

No prob, just didnt want the OP rocking up at tge wrong office.

The whole 'what is provincual and what us federal' is not something Brits are familiar with, although I cant help but wonder if say the UK did create 'provinces' of England, Wales, Scotland and NI with tax, VAT and health at that level, if that wouldnt kill the current penchant for votes on 'independence '.

You are right theres a Service Canada in the same office as Immigration if its as quiet as it was when we went through there is no wait. Do it when you land as the other Service Canada locations in Toronto are so busy and usually have to pay for parking.