SIN Help

[JamesRMann]

Hi all,

Apologies if this has been covered but i couldn't find anything while searching

On the list of SIN requirements I have a couple questions -

"Visitor record issued by IRCC, indicating you are authorized to work in Canada." I assume this issued by immigration on entry?

"Diplomatic identity card and a note of permission of employment issued by Global Affairs Canada." I've no idea what this is, and the GAC website mentions nothing of this - can anyone shed any light on what this is and how I get it?

Thanks,
James.

 

[scylla]

Yes - a visitor record is issued at the border on entry.

A diplomatic identity card is something you have if you are in Canada as a foreign diplomat. Are you a foreign diplomat on assignment in Canada?

 

[JamesRMann]

Hey thanks for the quick response, the part I'm having trouble with is "note of permission of employment issued by Global Affairs Canada" or does that only apply if enter Canada as a foreign diplomat?

 

[scylla]

Hey thanks for the quick response, the part I'm having trouble with is "note of permission of employment issued by Global Affairs Canada" or does that only apply if enter Canada as a foreign diplomat?

Only applies to diplomats.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hey thanks for the quick response, the part I'm having trouble with is "note of permission of employment issued by Global Affairs Canada" or does that only apply if enter Canada as a foreign diplomat?

Note the bolded text.

http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/sin/before_applying.page

Temporary residents must provide an original of ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

- Work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Study permit issued by IRCC, indicating that you are authorized to work in Canada:
- Visitor record issued by IRCC, indicating you are authorized to work in Canada.
- Diplomatic identity card and a note of permission of employment issued by Global Affairs Canada.