Expired SIN and Work Permit Extension – Unable to Access My Service Canada Account

[engelsherbiny]

Hi everyone,


My SIN has expired, and I have already applied to extend my work permit. IRCC issued me a temporary work authorization letter allowing me to continue working for another year while my application is being processed.


However, when I try to log in to My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to apply for Employment Insurance (EI), I cannot access my account because my SIN has expired.


Has anyone experienced a similar situation?

• How can I regain access to my Service Canada account?
• Can I renew or update my SIN using the temporary work authorization letter, or do I need to wait for my new work permit?
• Is there another way to apply for EI while my SIN is expired?

I would really appreciate any advice or experience.


Thank you!

 

[Eluro]

No, you don’t necessarily have to wait for your new work permit.


If your EI payments were stopped because your work permit expired, you can visit your nearest Service Canada office and provide them with your work permit extension letter along with the IRCC temporary work authorization letter (the brown paper). They can update your documents on their system and help reinstate your EI payments, provided you remain eligible.

If you’re applying for EI for the first time, I would also recommend visiting a Service Canada office and applying in person. They can guide you through the process.

Unfortunately, you will need your SIN record updated to regain access to your My Service Canada Account online. The temporary authorization letter may allow you to continue working, but it does not automatically update your SIN record.


Hope this helps!

 

[engelsherbiny]

No, you don’t necessarily have to wait for your new work permit.


If your EI payments were stopped because your work permit expired, you can visit your nearest Service Canada office and provide them with your work permit extension letter along with the IRCC temporary work authorization letter (the brown paper). They can update your documents on their system and help reinstate your EI payments, provided you remain eligible.

If you’re applying for EI for the first time, I would also recommend visiting a Service Canada office and applying in person. They can guide you through the process.

Unfortunately, you will need your SIN record updated to regain access to your My Service Canada Account online. The temporary authorization letter may allow you to continue working, but it does not automatically update your SIN record.


Hope this helps!

Im really appreciate your kind support and fast reply thanks my friend

 

[appwarez]

Hi everyone,


My SIN has expired, and I have already applied to extend my work permit. IRCC issued me a temporary work authorization letter allowing me to continue working for another year while my application is being processed.


However, when I try to log in to My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to apply for Employment Insurance (EI), I cannot access my account because my SIN has expired.


Has anyone experienced a similar situation?

• How can I regain access to my Service Canada account?
• Can I renew or update my SIN using the temporary work authorization letter, or do I need to wait for my new work permit?
• Is there another way to apply for EI while my SIN is expired?

I would really appreciate any advice or experience.


Thank you!

In my experience, applying for a SIN online can sometimes take a considerable amount of time to process. I would recommend visiting a Service Canada Centre in person with your temporary work authorization letter and work permit extension confirmation. You may be able to get assistance with updating your SIN record much faster than waiting for an online application.