social insurance number-how long
 

It says you cant get a job until you have your SIN number, how long does it take to get one?

Also, recap,which is the IMM 5292 form

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i think i just turned up at service canada with my visa and they gave me one on the spot

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Yeah same here, you get it right away but getting the SIN card might take a couple weeks. But all you need to work is the number so it's no problem because you get it instantly.

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Hi


Just wanted to agree with the other posters really. Mine took an hours wait in the queue but I got mine in January and the room was full of spotty faced youths signing up for Whistle as it was the start of the season.

I suspect its much quieter now :-)

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We got ours on Friday - went to service Canada and they issued the number straight away - card will follow in the post.

Wait time was about 10 minutes - they close at 4pm on weekdays and we got there at 3.45pm!

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The link let's you find the nearest Service Canada location.

Our local one always has very long line-ups, so we go to one a little further away which usually has hardly any wait time.

When i got my SIN number, I was there a total of 10 mins and only needed to produce my Work Permit.

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SIN number = social insurance number number :p

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Lol. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

An SI Number would be a completely different thing.

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Nine digits arranged in three groups of three. ;):p:D

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I have been in Canada since September 08 and have applied for a permanent resident card in February 09. I married a Canadian born citizen in December 08.
Can I apply for and obtain a SIN before I get my Permanent Resident Card. I need it to get on my Husbands British Columbia Medical. Not interested in working as we are both Seniors.

Thanks :)

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MOST people get their SIN number in 10 minutes - after filling out a simple form they walk away with the number.

However, don't bank on it. In my case, it took 4 weeks to get a SIN number, as the computer system somehow could not match up info with what was on the landing papers. So it had to be a manual process, which took much longer.

Whilst it is more than likely that you will get your number on the spot, it's better to be prepared that there is a small chance that things can go wrong - so that you are spared disappointment if the job hunting process is delayed.

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What's the minimum age to apply for a SIN?

I notice on the form that for under 12s the form must be signed by a parent

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I got my SIN number instantly, no wait, just fill in the form, show them the work permit and bob's your uncle.

The card came through about a week later.

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I see no reason for a 12yr old to need a SIN. They should be enjoying life.

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Bank accounts ask for SIN #.