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:
Your original Study Permit (copies are not accepted)
Your passport
Your first name, your last name and your date of birth
Your father’s complete name
Your mother’s MAIDEN name (their name before they were married)
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.