Stories of Finding Employment

[Carlawarla 1]

One of the things I'm wondering about now, in terms of having to wait the 90 days before collecting EI now, or so it seems is what they're saying is that the laws have actually changed now. Now this is confusing but...

We used to be able to collect EI from when we quit our job to move here and other than the 2 week waiting period our claim ran until our I-94 expiry date, then was suspended until our EAD, then it resumed again. There was a print off that people could take into the office that basically said that a K-1 could work. (We all know that's false, but it was in the wording...) This was whether we got a stamp at the POE or not.

Now, I don't know what date it came into effect. I think it was just this year...but stamps are no longer given to anyone. That whole JFK work authorization stamp etc. or whoever could get it to work up to 90 days when you got here....has been eliminated.

So I'm thinking that because that's changed, and I'm sure the Canadian government has been notified, then perhaps they know now that loophole has been closed and a K-1, NO MATTER WHAT cannot work now, until they receive their EAD or GC.

So, people should be asking, and I hope getting back to us...do they just put in their claim after they get their EAD, no matter when they quit? Can they put in their claim, and just not expect any EI until they get their EAD? Or, have they just eliminated Canadians from participating in the program when they move to the US now? I would really like to know so that we can update our information.

Hope someone can fill us in. Thanks!

[trailmix 77]

Wonderful!! Thank you!!! Funny how it doesn\'t let me into the application site, but probably cause I\'m still in Canada!! I\'ll have all my info, and I\'ll be applying right away anyways...cause you just never know. If I have to wait until EAD that\'s ok. If all goes well at my interview, I\'ll be working until Aug. 15th, and moving on the 18th, so I can apply as soon as I cross the border.

You're welcome - there is something strange about the link, it appears to only work half the time

Edited May 27, 2009 by trailmix

[betazed 0]

Its' been a while! My apologies, as much has happened.

As you can probably tell by my signature & profile info on the left, I've had a successful AOS interview, and am waiting for my PR card to arrive. I also have since gotten an SSN with the restrictions removed, and been on a mad job-hunt and series of interviews since Sept 8th.

This morning, I was offered a job that I thought I wouldn't stand a chance at getting. It has been quite a process!!

I hope if anything, this serves as encouragement for everyone in this process to be relentless, and NEVER GIVE UP, no matter what the circumstances may indicate.

I look forward to reading your adventures.

[Sprailenes 47]

OT but betazed I love your avatar! I love wicked, it's one of my favourite musicals.

Also congrats on the job offer. I think finding a job was one of the best feelings. It was a great feeling of accomplishment.

[trailmix 77]

Congratulations to you betazed! What kind of work are you doing?

[thetreble 19]

Congrats!