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Renew SIN outside of Canada

Vivian121

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May 16, 2017
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My WP has expired and I'm wait for the new WP, based on the processing time, I don't think I can get the new one before Jun 15.

The problem for me is that I'm going back to my home country at the end of this month and I need to use the new WP to extend my SIN for Maternity and Parental EI application. I called Service Canada, a lady told me that I should be able to renew SIN by mail and then apply for EI online, but she sounds pretty uncertain.

I won't be able to come back here until next year so I really hope to make sure that I can renew SIN and apply for EI outside Canada, or I might lose the benefit... Has anyone renewed SIN abroad before? I'd really appreciate it if you can share your experiences or opinions.
 

scylla

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My WP has expired and I'm wait for the new WP, based on the processing time, I don't think I can get the new one before Jun 15.

The problem for me is that I'm going back to my home country at the end of this month and I need to use the new WP to extend my SIN for Maternity and Parental EI application. I called Service Canada, a lady told me that I should be able to renew SIN by mail and then apply for EI online, but she sounds pretty uncertain.

I won't be able to come back here until next year so I really hope to make sure that I can renew SIN and apply for EI outside Canada, or I might lose the benefit... Has anyone renewed SIN abroad before? I'd really appreciate it if you can share your experiences or opinions.
On what basis are you applying for EI?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,538
20,360
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
I'm pregnant and will apply for EI Maternity and Parental benefits.
Ah - got it. To the best of my knowledge you have to go to the office in person. I think there's a mail in option for people who live a certain distance away from a Service Canada office - but don't know who qualifies for that.
 

Vivian121

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May 16, 2017
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Ah - got it. To the best of my knowledge you have to go to the office in person. I think there's a mail in option for people who live a certain distance away from a Service Canada office - but don't know who qualifies for that.
That's also what the lady at Service Canada told me, but she was not quite sure either...Thanks anyway for your reply :)