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.

This is a drop-in clinic – no scheduled appointments. Make sure to review below and bring all required items when you come to the clinic. 

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

On the day of the clinic

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

1. Your original Study Permit (with working on- and off-campus authorization printed on it) and /or work permit (copies/screenshot are NOT accepted)
2. Your passport
3. Your first name, your last name and your date of birth
4. Your father’s complete name
5. Your mother’s MAIDEN name (their name before they were married)
6. Your complete address and telephone number

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

Not able to visit a clinic? You can apply for your Social Insurance Number online.

Visit the Government of Canada website for all details and to apply.