AOS and Goverment Assistance

[Southern_Canadian 0]

Hey everyone,

I was talking to Eric tonight and we are both worried about the money situation for when I move to the States. Eric pays about $400 a month in child support which has recently began being deducted from his pay cheques. And the place that he is currently living at, just mentioned that once I move there, they are going to raise rent. He lives in a four bedroom house with four other people living there. The amount that he pays is pretty expensive for just a room. So, we are starting to look at other options and since I won't be able to work for a while, we really don't know what to do. Eric mentioned tonight of a place that offers subsidized housing for those who don't make enough money. Since his pay cheque are low and his soon to be wife won't be working, he is sure that we could get a place for a few months to just be able to save some money and move to another place without subsidizing. My worry though.. is that considered government assistance?? And will that affect things when it comes time to aos??

[Carlawarla 1]

Personally I don't believe it's government assistance if you're husband will benefit from the help as well. That's only my opinion mind you. The legal technicalities maybe someone else can attest to. If you've been working the last year in Canada, you know you're eligible for EI? That might come in handy if you're looking for some extra money.

[Southern_Canadian 0]

Personally I don't believe it's government assistance if you're husband will benefit from the help as well. That's only my opinion mind you. The legal technicalities maybe someone else can attest to. If you've been working the last year in Canada, you know you're eligible for EI? That might come in handy if you're looking for some extra money.

I quit my job about 3 weeks ago.. I just couldn't handle their very bad management and going into work and never starting (I was a server.) So, no EI for me!

[Carlawarla 1]

Personally I don't believe it's government assistance if you're husband will benefit from the help as well. That's only my opinion mind you. The legal technicalities maybe someone else can attest to. If you've been working the last year in Canada, you know you're eligible for EI? That might come in handy if you're looking for some extra money.

I quit my job about 3 weeks ago.. I just couldn't handle their very bad management and going into work and never starting (I was a server.) So, no EI for me!

Hmmm, I'd apply right away, even if you don't have your ROE yet. They'll say you quit, you say you quit, you're moving anyway...you're eligible as a K-1 recipient to apply for EI for the purpose of moving to the US to marry. Don't think about it, do it!

[Texanadian 10]

We all quit our jobs to move to the USA. None of us are fired. You should file for EI as soon as you cross the border. You quit because you're moving right?

[Carlawarla 1]

No...no...no! Do not wait until you move to the US to apply. You have a window to apply for EI for the purpose of moving re: your visa within a month of quitting your job. If you leave it longer you still might get it, but you could also be still denied. You only get EI, less the 2 week waiting period, up to the expiry of your I-94. Then it's suspended until you get your EAD. So apply immediately! They could deny you if you wait to long.

[Southern_Canadian 0]

Alright then, I'll apply for it and see if I get approved. I'm on the Service Canada wesbite for EI.. which form do I apply for?? Also, I don't have a record of employment from my work. And I doubt my old job will send me one. (They are not very organized.. I don't think that they would know what to do) lol!

[Flames9_RN 358]

They HAVE TO send you a ROE. I believe they have to mail you out a copy within a certain time frame. And I bet if ya search the EI webpage, you can find that info

[Southern_Canadian 0]

Yes, I found a number to call to request it.

I'm filing out the form now and it asks for my address.. do I put my Georgia address and phone number or my Canada address and phone number? I'll be in Canada for one more week.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I can apply for unemployement? WHAT!?! LOL

I need to do this soon!! My last day is Friday...then I leave a week later, will I have enough time?

[Flames9_RN 358]

U can apply for Ei while stil in Canada, or when ya get to the USA, just dont wait too long

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

U can apply for Ei while stil in Canada, or when ya get to the USA, just dont wait too long

Well I'm still employed Flames...my last day at work is this Friday.

Should I apply on Monday? I move on the 19th...

Can I do it online? Man, I had no idea

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Holy #######, I can apply online and it states to wait until I'm not employed (Which technically is Friday)

HOT!

LOL kick butt!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Its not like there is a EI topic on the very TOP of the Canada section,lol

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Its not like there is a EI topic on the very TOP of the Canada section,lol

Are you making fun of me?