EI Employment Insurance

[Yomtl 0]

Hi!

I know there's a specific thread about EI and I have read most of it over the last weeks (20 pages....).

However I just wanted to validate a few points related to EI:

Note: My last day of work will be thursday this week (June 26) and I will be moving to Florida on sunday (June 29).

- When should I appply for EI? Is it better if I wait until I'm already moved in the US or should I do it before I move?

- Where should I apply? (online or by the phone?)

- I will receive my ROE only a couple of weeks after my last day of work (so sometime around mid-July i guess). Can I still apply for EI and send them the ROE + I-94 later?

- Do I send originals of the ROE and the I-94 or only copies?

- Do I need to send them a marriage certificate once I'm married?

I know, I know....that's a lot of questions :-)

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Carlawarla 1]

Hi!

I know there's a specific thread about EI and I have read most of it over the last weeks (20 pages....).

However I just wanted to validate a few points related to EI:

Note: My last day of work will be thursday this week (June 26) and I will be moving to Florida on sunday (June 29).

- When should I appply for EI? Is it better if I wait until I'm already moved in the US or should I do it before I move? [/color] You're going to be leaving in a week. I'd just wait until you move. Just don't leave it too long!

- Where should I apply? (online or by the phone?) You can apply on-line.

- I will receive my ROE only a couple of weeks after my last day of work (so sometime around mid-July i guess). Can I still apply for EI and send them the ROE + I-94 later?[color=#FF0000] You HOPE you will receive your ROE a couple of weeks after work.... Apply without it, DO NOT WAIT FOR YOUR ROE. Once you get it, send it in.

- Do I send originals of the ROE and the I-94 or only copies? [/color] I sent in copies. After I got my GC, and/or when you get your EAD, if you call them, they'll probably let you just scan and email it, or fax it in.

- Do I need to send them a marriage certificate once I'm married? I can't remember if they asked for that or not? When I applied on-line, after I got here, they said what you needed to send them. I don't think I did send them my marriage certificate though! Hmm, no, I couldn't have, as I applied well before I got married.

I know, I know....that's a lot of questions :-) Nope not too many!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Edited June 23, 2008 by Carlawarla

[Flames9_RN 358]

I was told to mail in the original of the ROE. Just make sure u make a copy of everything u mail in!

[Carlawarla 1]

That's the first and last time I'll ever try to insert my comments from the original post! Sorry Yomtl if it's too hard to read!

[Cassie 8]

Just don't send them your original I-94 -- you will need it for the AOS process.

[muffin 0]

Sorry if I'm asking a stupid question... but I can apply for EI as a resident of another country? How does that work? I had no idea...

I'm going to have to go looking for that thread that was mentioned.

Just another reason (out of the many) why I'm so glad I came across VJ... learn something new (and very helpful!) everyday!

Thanks!

[Texanadian 10]

Yes you can apply for Canada EI in the USA. The US is the only other country you can collect regular EI in.

File for EI one day after you get to your new home in the USA. Earlier the better. Don't bother waiting for your ROE to show up. FILE FIRST!

You will need to send the original ROE later on (after you've gotten it and made a photocopy for yourself).

Make a photo copy of your visa and your I-94. Send them in with the ROE.....No need for the marriage certificate. You wouldn't get getting a K visa unless you were planning on getting married. And you can't get an EAD/Greencard without a marriage certificate.

[muffin 0]

Thanks so much for the info!!