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Query regarding SIN

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omarasimd005

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Mar 27, 2019
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Hi,
Please advise if I can apply for SIN as soon I get letter of introduction and counterfoil on my passport ? I do not have Canadian address at the moment, moreover I'm in my home country.

Can I apply from here giving proof of address in my home country? I want to complete SIN requirements as well before landing in Canada.

Please advise.
 
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omarasimd005

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Mar 27, 2019
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computerscience23 said:
No, you can get it after getting your study permit at airport itself. Just ask the immigration officer for SIN. It takes 10 minutes.
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Oh thanks for the info ! Much appreciated.

Any idea where to direct at the airport to apply for it ? I didn't knew we could apply for it at airport as well because as per IRCC website it say's I should apply online or by post to Service Canada offices, moreover it will take about 21 days to receive.
 
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computerscience23

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omarasimd005 said:
Oh thanks for the info ! Much appreciated.

Any idea where to direct at the airport to apply for it ? I didn't knew we could apply for it at airport as well because as per IRCC website it say's I should apply online or by post to Service Canada offices, moreover it will take about 21 days to receive.
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Don't worry about it at all. You will be directed to the immigration and customs department once you arrive in Canada. And once they issue you a study permit, tell them that you also wanna apply for SIN.
 
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bongoman

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omarasimd005 said:
At airport ? How is that? I thought we can only apply for SIN after arriving via mail / online.
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You can get it at some airports with a service canada office if you arrive when its open or you go to their office and get it same day, you can do it online due to covid now & they might also come to your school and issue students a SIN there. make sure the permit you get at the airport says you can work.
 
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omarasimd005

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Mar 27, 2019
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computerscience23 said:
Don't worry about it at all. You will be directed to the immigration and customs department once you arrive in Canada. And once they issue you a study permit, tell them that you also wanna apply for SIN.
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Thanks bud for the info ! I'll be arriving in Saskatoon, Canada. I hope they do have the service there.
 
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omarasimd005

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Mar 27, 2019
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bongoman said:
You can get it at some airports with a service canada office if you arrive when its open or you go to their office and get it same day, you can do it online due to covid now & they might also come to your school and issue students a SIN there. make sure the permit you get at the airport says you can work.
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Thanks man for the info ! I hope service Canada do have office at YXE airport (Saskatoon). I'll be arriving there.
 
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omarasimd005

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Mar 27, 2019
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bongoman said:
You can get it at some airports with a service canada office if you arrive when its open or you go to their office and get it same day, you can do it online due to covid now & they might also come to your school and issue students a SIN there. make sure the permit you get at the airport says you can work.
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Can I email CBSA to include those conditions on my study permit ?
 
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International_Student

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Service Canada office at Toronto airport is closed. I travelled two weeks back. You will have to apply for it during your self isolation period or book an appointment for a day after your isolation. When I called to book my appointment they also asked me when my isolation is getting over.
 
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