Social Insurance Number Trip
September 21, 2017 (8:30 am)
Wong International Centre Trip to Service Canada in Kentville to get a SIN number
WHAT IS A SIN NUMBER? The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is used to manage various Canadian government programs. A SIN is assigned to a person living in Canada who wishes to work in Canada or receive benefits and services from government programs. A branch of Service Canada is located in Kentville approximately 20 minutes from campus. We will travel together by taxis to Service Canada where you will be able to apply for a SIN number. Information on SIN number can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html
WHAT TO BRING TO SERVICE CANADA:
It is good to have your passport and bring any one of the following documents to apply:
- a study permit that states you “may accept employment” or “may work” in Canada or
- a Co-op work permit
WHEN: Thursday, September 21, 2017
TIME: 8:45am (Meet at Wong International Centre at 8:30am) – Expected return to campus: 11:30am
COST: $8.00 to cover the cost of the return taxi trip. There is no fee for the SIN number.
SIGN UP: Required by Wednesday, September 20 at 3:00pm.
SPACE IS LIMITED
HOW TO SIGN UP: See Janet in Room 105 of the Wong International Centre. Taxi cost of $8.00 is required at time of sign up (cash only). Sign up between the hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm Monday through Friday.
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