Most international students will be issued a social insurance number that begins with a “9.” Students whose SIN have expired along with their study permit and who are considered to have an implied status as a temporary resident should read the following information.

It’s important to keep your SIN number confidential and to store it in a safe place. Your will receive on place a letter with your social insurance number. You will rather need to follow the indications on this document. If this remark is not on your study permit (SP) or if the SP indicates that you are not authorized to work, you will not be able to obtain a SIN. A study permit that indicates that you are authorized to work on and off campus.Bring the original copy of the two following documents: Go to a Service Canada office or apply for it during orientation week in the Fall and Winter terms, when Service Canada comes on the campus. For more information about social insurance numbers, visit this Government of Canada website or go to a Service Canada office in person. Your social insurance number will be valid until your study permit expires. You will be required to provide this number to your future employer and to the school. This number is not related to healthcare coverage. International students who would like to work in Canada must first obtain a social insurance number, which is needed for tax reasons.

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