Moving back to Canada from the US

[Mikhailah]

Hello. I am planning to move back to canada (ontario) after my divorce here in the US (california) is final. I haven't filed any taxes in canada while i was away (7years) which made my SIN dormant. Im bringing two kids with me. My 7 year old who was born in canada and my 3 year old who was born in the US. I will be applying my 3year old his canadian certificate. Please help give me tips what i can do in advance, and what i should expect, as far as child tax benefits, my kids going to school, ohip, and among others.

 

[scylla]

Start the process to apply for your younger son's Canadian certificate asap. It can take a while. Also, I assume you have your ex-spouse's permission to move your children to Canada.

EDIT: For OHIP, you won't be covered until three months after you have returned. Make sure you take out private insurance to cover yourself for the first three months.

 

[Mikhailah]

I will be sending the application tomorrow. I was told, the wait time is around 5 months. My target move is hopefully october. By then, my divorce should be final. Their father has agreed for me bring the kids. My other question is, what do i do with my SIN. I think it became dormant because I haven't filed my taxes for 7 years. How do i reactivate it and also what are the chances i'll be receiving any child tax benefits for my kids. I will be moving as a single mom and every bit helps.

 

[scylla]

I will be sending the application tomorrow. I was told, the wait time is around 5 months. My target move is hopefully october. By then, my divorce should be final. Their father has agreed for me bring the kids. My other question is, what do i do with my SIN. I think it became dormant because I haven't filed my taxes for 7 years. How do i reactivate it and also what are the chances i'll be receiving any child tax benefits for my kids. I will be moving as a single mom and every bit helps.

You'll have to visit a service Canada office once you're here to reactivate your SIN.

You can apply for the child tax benefit once you've moved back to Canada (not before). Expect processing to take 2-3 months.