A newly landed Alberta PNP nominee, who'd already gotten their SIN and health card, asked whether there were any additional formalities specific to nominees after landing. The most concrete, actionable exchange in the thread ended up being about how other members actually secured their SIN appointments once walk-ins were closed at their local Service Canada office.
What members found worked for booking a SIN appointment when walk-ins aren't available:- Call ahead first to confirm staff availability before showing up, since some offices only accept walk-ins on certain days depending on staffing.
- Text your name to the nearest Service Canada office — one member reported this got them a real-time appointment slot.
- Some locations still allow walk-ins if you arrive early — one member got same-day service in Edmonton by arriving around 8:30 AM with no prior appointment.
The practical takeaway: if your local Service Canada office isn't accepting walk-ins for a SIN, try calling ahead to confirm staffing, texting your name to the nearest office for a real-time slot, or arriving early in the morning, since some locations still process walk-ins depending on the day.