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Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic on campus
					
 Jan 4, 2023 
 9:30AM to 1:00PM

									

				

					Event Categories   International and   Orientation
				

			


	

	

		

			

				

					

						

							For international students							

															

						

						

	

		

Location: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC), Room B118 (workshop space).


Find the building on the campus map. Find the room on the accessible map.




Service Canada will be on campus to issue Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) for international students that are authorized to work on and off-campus. In-person appointments are available.


This is a drop-in clinic – no scheduled appointments. Make sure to review below and bring all required items for your appointment.


During the appointment, Service Canada will register your information and print your official SIN number. Each appointment will take no more than 10 minutes.


On the day of your appointment


Bring the following items and be ready to share the following information:


    

  1. The original Study Permit (copies are not accepted)
    2. 

  2. Passport
    3. 

  3. Your first name, your last name and your date of birth
    4. 

  4. Your father’s complete name
    5. 

  5. Your mother’s MAIDEN name (their name before they were married)
    6. 

  6. Your complete address and telephone number
    7. 



If you have general questions about this event or session, contact our immigration advising team at immigration@mcmaster.ca.