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VJRT

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I have Canadian PR and I am planning to go to Canada and apply for SIN and get back to USA. I am working in USA on H1B visa. When I get SIN number should I pay tax to Canadian Government?

Experts like PMM please advise
 

PMM

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HI

VJRT said:
I have Canadian PR and I am planning to go to Canada and apply for SIN and get back to USA. I am working in USA on H1B visa. When I get SIN number should I pay tax to Canadian Government?

Experts like PMM please advise
Only if you earn money/interest in Canada do you pay taxes. If you are returning to the US you are probably not considered a resident for tax purposes.

PMM
 

VJRT

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Thanks PMM. Even though I am an Indian citizen working in USA, can I apply for SIN number in Canada and return to USA? My wife and I are planning to immigrate to Canada in the next year or so. I need the SIN number because most recruiters want one even before they consider for interview.
 

PMM

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Hi

VJRT said:
Thanks PMM. Even though I am an Indian citizen working in USA, can I apply for SIN number in Canada and return to USA? My wife and I are planning to immigrate to Canada in the next year or so. I need the SIN number because most recruiters want one even before they consider for interview.
Yes, but HRSDC will not mail it out of Canada.

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VJRT

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Thanks PMM once again. I will be giving my friends address in Canada who is a permanent resident and lives with his family. Is it considered legal to give his adress to get SIN?

We are leaving to Canada in 3 days. Please advise!