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Kaisa_18

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AOR Received.
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Konok keya said:
Hi everyone as we all are going through the same phase I have a question regarding SIN number updating in CRA account after becoming PR. How you guys did it? Should I open a new account as the previous CRA account has the SIN number which I had when I had a work permit. But after becoming PR got a new SIN and can't find how to update CRA account. Also can't login to my CRA account after getting the new SIN! Please give some suggestions thanks
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You wouldn't be able to use the old online account that you created with the temporary residency permit SIN.

I was in the same situation, so here's what you should do: Call CRA, tell them that you're a PR now and you got a new SIN, they will mail you a security code to creat a new CRA online account with the PR SIN (yes, mail not email - unless they changed the method recently). Once you register with the new SIN you'll be able to access last years' returns and apply for any benefits etc
 
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Konok keya

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Kaisa_18 said:
You wouldn't be able to use the old online account that you created with the temporary residency permit SIN.

I was in the same situation, so here's what you should do: Call CRA, tell them that you're a PR now and you got a new SIN, they will mail you a security code to creat a new CRA online account with the PR SIN (yes, mail not email - unless they changed the method recently). Once you register with the new SIN you'll be able to access last years' returns and apply for any benefits etc
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Thank you for the details!
 
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d13

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Kaisa_18 said:
You wouldn't be able to use the old online account that you created with the temporary residency permit SIN.

I was in the same situation, so here's what you should do: Call CRA, tell them that you're a PR now and you got a new SIN, they will mail you a security code to creat a new CRA online account with the PR SIN (yes, mail not email - unless they changed the method recently). Once you register with the new SIN you'll be able to access last years' returns and apply for any benefits etc
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Yes that's true.i do this same.
 
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Visha2711

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Konok keya said:
Hi everyone as we all are going through the same phase I have a question regarding SIN number updating in CRA account after becoming PR. How you guys did it? Should I open a new account as the previous CRA account has the SIN number which I had when I had a work permit. But after becoming PR got a new SIN and can't find how to update CRA account. Also can't login to my CRA account after getting the new SIN! Please give some suggestions thanks
@legalfalcon
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In my case, I just filed my tax with new SIN number and created a new account with new SIN and they mailed me the code and that was it. Didn't call anyone.
 
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bebopt

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Oct 22, 2020
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seaheart521 said:
just got my card. thank you all for the help.

photo sent 3-12
card received 4-12
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Congrats!

Did you get a ghost update at any point?

My photos arrived at Vancouver office on 3-08 and I am still waiting. I will never understand IRCC handling of cases.
I am in no hurry to get my card but why they do not process cases as FIFO once they verify it is complete is beyond me.
 
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Visha2711

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bebopt said:
Congrats!

Did you get a ghost update at any point?

My photos arrived at Vancouver office on 3-08 and I am still waiting. I will never understand IRCC handling of cases.
I am in no hurry to get my card but why they do not process cases as FIFO once they verify it is complete is beyond me.
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It takes around a month before they approve it and 5 business days to forever to get the card for some people. I sent my photos on 18th feb it was approved and mailed on 24th march. I am still waiting for the card.
 
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Lakshay338

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Dec 15, 2019
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skylar2010 said:
Has anyone sent photo to Montreal office? I sent it on early of March and haven't heard anything since.. Anyone got pr card through Montreal office recently?
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My photos were delivered last week. Have you tried linking your application to your cic account? And did you got any ghost update or something?
 
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seaheart521

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Jul 23, 2020
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bebopt said:
Congrats!

Did you get a ghost update at any point?

My photos arrived at Vancouver office on 3-08 and I am still waiting. I will never understand IRCC handling of cases.
I am in no hurry to get my card but why they do not process cases as FIFO once they verify it is complete is beyond me.
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yeah, i got two updates
3-24
3-31 approved

good luck!!!
 
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jcc456789

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Apr 13, 2021
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Hi guys,

I just mailed in my photo yesterday(regular mail) from Ottawa to Ottawa office. How long will it take to be able to link an application on cic?

Thanks!
 
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patelsagar

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Apr 10, 2018
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Photos Sent to Winnipeg IRCC - June 19, 2020
Photos Delivered - June 22, 2020
Application Linked online - January 22,2021
Ghost update - Feb 04,2021
My wife's PR Card approved on Feb 8, 2021. Received PR card in mail about after 7-8 working days.
Another Ghost update - Apr 06,2021
My PR Card approved on Apr 06, 2021 per ECAS. Received in Mail on April 12..
 
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