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how much time getting SIN takes?

gaurangnshah

Star Member
Nov 21, 2015
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Hi Guys,

I have got my PR confirmation visa and I am about to land in Canada in a week. I have got the job offer as well.

However, I guess to work legally in Canada you atleast need SIN number, correct me if I am wrong.

My question is how much time it would take to get SIN number, I read somewhere on the forum that you get your SIN number right away on landing? is it true?
 

steaky

VIP Member
Nov 11, 2008
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Depends if you land in Pearson international airport in Toronto and during Service Canada business hours.
 

keypad

Hero Member
Sep 29, 2013
317
79
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-10-2012
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
15-10-2013
Med's Done....
26-10-2013
Passport Req..
15-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
05-03-2015
LANDED..........
29-09-2015
For me, it was only 15 min at a service canada location.
 

vensak

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Jul 14, 2016
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Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
NOC Code......
1225
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
You will get it directly there. No need days for it. good luck
 

Investocrat

Star Member
Jun 4, 2017
115
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Winnipeg
It’s not a big deal. If you land outside of normal business hours, you can get it from any Service Canada location during their normal working hours within 30 mins or less.
 

TEJSUN

Member
Oct 3, 2017
16
10
Hi Guys,

I have got my PR confirmation visa and I am about to land in Canada in a week. I have got the job offer as well.

However, I guess to work legally in Canada you atleast need SIN number, correct me if I am wrong.

My question is how much time it would take to get SIN number, I read somewhere on the forum that you get your SIN number right away on landing? is it true?
Yes - SIN is a must to work legally in CN.
You need to have your passport and COPR, visit Service Canada office and once its your turn, it will take no more than 10-15 minutes to get the SIN.