Temporary SIN or Need to Apply?

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Hello; I am wondering when someone comes into Canada as a Conventional Refugee are they given a temp SIN or do they need to apply for SIN.

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

Overseas Convention refugees arrive in Canada with Permanent Resident Status.

This means that they can apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) that is not a temporary number.

Syrian Refugees be Permanent Residents and get their SIN processed immediately.

After completing the border services process upon arrival at a Canadian Port of Entry (Toronto or Montreal in the case of Syrians), the refugees will be permanent residents of Canada and will continue onto a welcome centre. Refugees arriving at the welcome centre will receive winter clothing, and be issued their Social Insurance Number (SIN).

For information on applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) you can read our Settlement.Org What documents do I need to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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