Hi all,
My wife and son are landing this Saturday in Toronto as PRs for the first time. What can they expect?
And how does the SIN card, health card, etc work?
Thanks
They can expect to celebrate! Congrats to you all!
Can't speak about the process at YYZ airport, but it could take some time, depending on others that may also be landing.
The application for the PR Cards should be done for them during the process (or the officer will do so afterwards).
The Service Canada department may have now re-opened, following Covid-19 closures for getting the SIN.
https://arrivein.com/daily-life-in-canada/arriving-at-toronto-pearson-airport-as-a-newcomer/
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Get your Social Insurance Number (SIN) at Service Canada
Newcomers arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport during business hours may be able to get their Social Insurance Number (SIN) before leaving the airport. There is a Service Canada centre inside the airport, although it has remained closed during the pandemic.
If the Service Canada centre is open when you land, you can fill out a form to obtain a new SIN. You will need to show your passport and signed COPR and provide a Canadian address (it doesn’t have to be a permanent address). You will receive your SIN on the spot within a few minutes.
If you can’t get your SIN at the airport, you can apply for one online, by mail, or in person at another Service Canada centre near you. Read our article on
how to get a Social Insurance Number in Canada for more information.
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Health Card will depend on whether or not they are staying in Ontario, or ultimately settling in a different province. If Ontario is their new home, here's som info:
https://moving2canada.com/living/healthcare/health-insurance-in-ontario-newcomers/
(There is a 3 month waiting period before they will have coverage)
Work...can start as soon as they find work.
