Getting let go (EI inquiry)

[GermanCanadian89 7]

If they deny you, you can always appeal your claim and when they do their investigation, thats when you can explain everything.

[gwenstar 66]

In the end, I can't believe some people could be SO unprofessional.

Wow - the whole thing is messed up. That sucks that you have to deal with this on top of all the other things with visa and moving. Hopefully service canada will see the situation for what it is and it seems as though you would have good reason to appeal if they denied your EI.

Best of luck!

[Lights 56]

Thank you! I hope you're all right...

I have made copies and are ready to send them. Especially if they'll allow me to at least get EI when my EAD is approved. I'm hoping that I can get it sooner, but if they deny me for being terminated at least I hope they would consider my move to be with my spouse. I had a pretty rough weekend and trying not to kick myself about just quitting when I could have. But, you live and learn.

I did receive my biometrics for AOS appointment letter on Friday so I'm going to try and do a walk-in today.

Does anyone know how long it takes for service canada to get back to you on a claim? I've never had to file this before... it was very weird when I was filling out the questions because it asked if I was terminated for being late, not wanting to do work, theft, drugs, etc. And none of the multiple choice answers applied to me.

Edited July 28, 2014 by Lights

[GermanCanadian89 7]

Well here is my journey with EI

As a hotel cook you have your seasons. Once winter hits, it's so slow, I just take the lay off. So, with being laid off, you have to wait a week before you can apply for EI or, you can apply during that week if you know you're getting laid off. Then you have a two week waiting period with EI and then your claim starts, and you start filing your hours, etc. (So about three weeks before a payment, I'd say.

I filed for mat/parental back in April... They orginally denied me because of hours but I appealed. I've called back, god knows how many times in the past three weeks. I was approved, and then I wasn't and now, I am. I don't think I'll see a payment until august but, on the plus side, it's all retro and, I'll get a nice pay day. On the down side, I don't think I'll be able get unemployment after that but, I'll try and see if I can.

[Lights 56]

Well here is my journey with EI

As a hotel cook you have your seasons. Once winter hits, it's so slow, I just take the lay off. So, with being laid off, you have to wait a week before you can apply for EI or, you can apply during that week if you know you're getting laid off. Then you have a two week waiting period with EI and then your claim starts, and you start filing your hours, etc. (So about three weeks before a payment, I'd say.

I filed for mat/parental back in April... They orginally denied me because of hours but I appealed. I've called back, god knows how many times in the past three weeks. I was approved, and then I wasn't and now, I am. I don't think I'll see a payment until august but, on the plus side, it's all retro and, I'll get a nice pay day. On the down side, I don't think I'll be able get unemployment after that but, I'll try and see if I can.

Wow, what a pain! But at least you get the retro payments!

I'll definitely be persistent. I'm just not sure if I have a case. But leaving after my visa was issued, hopefully will have some barring.

I worked a straight 40 hours a week for the last 10 years. I was in the corporate world, so there wasn't seasonal work. Not sure if that changes anything.

[GermanCanadian89 7]

No. You just need a specific amount of hours. Which I'm sure you have!

Apply for your claim, worst case they say 'no', and you appeal it, and you will most likely win!

[Lights 56]

No. You just need a specific amount of hours. Which I'm sure you have! Apply for your claim, worst case they say 'no', and you appeal it, and you will most likely win!

Thank you so much! Yes, I've worked the required amount of hours.

Thanks again for all the positive notes, everyone.