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When can I apply for a SIN card?

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Desdemona

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Feb 14, 2011
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I just did my landing today, and from what I've read, it will take up to 45 days to receive my PR card. Do I need to wait until I get the PR card to apply for a SIN?
 
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PMM

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Jun 30, 2005
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Hi

Desdemona said:
I just did my landing today, and from what I've read, it will take up to 45 days to receive my PR card. Do I need to wait until I get the PR card to apply for a SIN?
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Nope, (unless you were "landed in Canada as a spouse or refugee) you go tot he nearest Service Canada office with your passport and the COPR in it and you will have your SIN in about 5 minutes, card will follow in about 2 weeks.
 
j2m

j2m

Star Member
Sep 15, 2010
106
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Category........
Visa Office......
BUFFALO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
OCT 14 2009
Doc's Request.
JAN 10 2010
AOR Received.
NOV 18 2009
File Transfer...
NOV 11 2009
Med's Request
NOV 20 2009
Med's Done....
OCT 30 2009
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
FEB 16 2011
VISA ISSUED...
FEB 17, 2011
LANDED..........
FEB 17, 2011
Desdemona said:
I just did my landing today, and from what I've read, it will take up to 45 days to receive my PR card. Do I need to wait until I get the PR card to apply for a SIN?
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Congratts on you recent landing! I recently landed as well! Keep us posted on how long it takes to get your PR card. I will do the same.
 
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kelKel

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Apr 8, 2010
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Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-10-2010
AOR Received.
17-11-2010
File Transfer...
04-11-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
03-03-2011
Processing time is currently listed at 29 business days. Moat people recieve the card within 40-45 days of landing.
 
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khurshe

Full Member
Mar 23, 2011
44
2
Visa Office......
Vegreville
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-Aug-10
Doc's Request.
20-March-11
Med's Done....
Unknown
LANDED..........
16 June 2011
Hello Desdemona and j2M,

Congratulation on your landing, I hope you have you PR card by now.
I am not landed yet while my status currently is as a refugee and PR principle has been aprroved, they asked my passport copy and Police Certificate from my the country where I lived more than 6 months.

how long will it take?

can you please share your own story so that i get an idea of my own case proces.

Thanks
 
simplytin

simplytin

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Sep 28, 2010
227
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Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
December 10, 2010
Doc's Request.
Feb. 11, 2011
File Transfer...
Jan. 31, 2011
Passport Req..
Feb. 11, 2011
PMM said:
Hi

Nope, (unless you were "landed in Canada as a spouse or refugee) you go tot he nearest Service Canada office with your passport and the COPR in it and you will have your SIN in about 5 minutes, card will follow in about 2 weeks.
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hi i will be soon come in Canada as a spouse, how can i get a SIN card if this will be my case, and how long will it takes? what are the requirements to be able to get SIN card?

thanks!
 
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G Kann

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Mar 29, 2010
37
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I landed as a Permanent Resident last month and I applied and gained my SIN number within the first week. Just carry your COPR and your foreign passport to your nearest Service Canada centre. It doesn't take long and they will give you your SIN number on a printed sheet. The SIN card itself will take a bit longer to arrive.
 
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