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Getting SIN numbers

easykiwi

Star Member
Oct 5, 2011
69
1
New Zealand
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-08-2011
AOR Received.
13-12-2011
File Transfer...
08-11-2011
Med's Done....
11-08-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-12-2011
VISA ISSUED...
06-01-2012
LANDED..........
24-02-2012
Hi! I'd love to hear any stories folks might have about getting their SIN number if they are from a country that does not require a visa to enter Canada.

My PPR requested only a copy of my passport pages so I won't be getting the counterfoil, however docs required for SIN seem to indicate COPR and counterfoil are required.

Anyone experienced this yet?

Thanks in advance!
 

Baloo

VIP Member
Nov 30, 2009
4,879
205
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
It will not be a problem.

If you are really worried, when you apply for your SIN, take a copy of the CIC request (letter or email) for your passport pages.
 

destanova

Full Member
Jan 3, 2011
40
1
Toronto, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10Feb2011
File Transfer...
24Mar2011
Med's Done....
24Jan2011
Passport Req..
04Oct2011
You'll simply go to a Service Canada, and present your passport with the CoPR. This is proof enough, and they will issue you a SIN on the spot. You'll receive a document with your SIN on it. The card will follow [through the mail] a few weeks later.
 

PMM

VIP Member
Jun 30, 2005
25,494
1,950
Hi

easykiwi said:
Hi! I'd love to hear any stories folks might have about getting their SIN number if they are from a country that does not require a visa to enter Canada.

My PPR requested only a copy of my passport pages so I won't be getting the counterfoil, however docs required for SIN seem to indicate COPR and counterfoil are required.

Anyone experienced this yet?

Thanks in advance!
You will be mailed the COPR by the processing office. So you will be fine as you will have it when you "land"
 

easykiwi

Star Member
Oct 5, 2011
69
1
New Zealand
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-08-2011
AOR Received.
13-12-2011
File Transfer...
08-11-2011
Med's Done....
11-08-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-12-2011
VISA ISSUED...
06-01-2012
LANDED..........
24-02-2012
Thanks all! Appreciate your advice!