Disruption of Canada Post Services – Additional information for Temporary Residents - Social Insurance Number

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Disruption of Canada Post Services – Additional information for Temporary Residents

Due to the Canada Post strike, the SIN office has temporarily allows expired SIN holder to keep working without having to renew their SIN. If you are in Canada and your work or study permit* has been approved by IRCC but the original document is still in the mail and you:

do not have a SIN, you can apply using the email from IRCC issued on or after November 7, 2024 confirming that your permit has been approved
have a SIN, you can continue to work on your expired SIN until you receive your work or study permit* by mail. For more information visit If your temporary SIN expires (begins with 9)

If you are outside of Canada, you will receive your work or study permit* at your Point of Entry and will need to apply with your permit.

*A study permit issued by IRCC which indicates the permit holder “may accept employment” or “may work” in Canada.

Disruption of Canada Post Services – Additional information for Temporary Residents

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