Frequently Asked Questions:

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The following information can also be obtained from the Settlement Services website at www.settlement.org

How do I apply for Canadian Citizenship?

• You must be over 18 years of age
• You must have lived in Canada as a Permanent Resident for at least three years out of the four years right before the day you apply
• You must know how to speak or write either English or French
• Detailed information is available online
• Application forms can be accessed online
• If you have any further questions regarding the citizenship test, please call 1-888-242 2100
   

How do I apply for a Health (OHIP) card?

• Complete an online form or make an appointment at 1-888-376-5197 to get a Health Card at the St. Thomas Public Library
• You will need to present the following documents with the application: proof of citizenship or immigration status, proof of residency, a piece of identification with your name and signature
• For more information call 1-800-268-1154
   

How do I get a SIN (social insurance number)?

• You can  apply in person or through the mail
• You need to complete an application form online or in person at the St. Thomas Service Canada Centre located at 406 Talbot Streete
• The following documents are needed. If  you are a
  • Permanent Resident (residence card, confirmation of permanent residence and Visa counterfoil in foreign passport, or confirmation of permanent residence and Visa counterfoil on Single Journey Document for Resettlement to Canada)
  • Temporary Resident (work permit/employment authorization, study permit, visitor record or diplomatic identity card)
• For additional information please check the Service Canada website
   

How do I enroll my child in school?

• You will need to present the following documents  to enroll your child: proof of child’s age, proof of address, proof of guardianship, proof of child’s immigration status, and immunization record
   

How can I get an Ontario driver’s license?

• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older
• Apply at the Driver Examination Centre and show proof of name, age/date of birth, and a piece of document with your signature
• For additional information please call Ministry of Transportation in Ontario at 1-800-387-3445
• The closest examination center is located in London at:

220 Exeter Road, Unit 1
London, ON N6L 1A3
519-652-0045