I don't have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). What should I do?

The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need in order to work in Canada. You also need a SIN to access federal government programs and benefits, such as Job Bank. The SIN indicates that you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or temporary resident, and are eligible to work in Canada. 

If you don’t have a SIN, you may apply for a SIN. However, if you are not eligible for a SIN, you can apply for the Express Entry program through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Once you have successfully submitted your Express Entry profile, you will get a letter in your IRCC account containing your Express Entry number and Job Seeker validation code.

As a foreign job seeker, if you are a trying to access Job Match as part of your Express Entry application, use your Express Entry number and Job Seeker validation code instead of the SIN, to create a Plus account.

 

Note: If you recently obtained a SIN, update your user account information on Job Bank.

 

Important: Job Bank cannot answer questions about SIN applications or the Express Entry program. If you need more information, please contact IRCC or visit the Express Entry Help Centre

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