After marriage

[Rezandy 0]

Hey guys,

Once I pass the interview and get married, I'm going to be applying for the I-765 (employment authorization) among other things. I was just wondering once we apply for employment authorization, which can take up to 3 months from what I've read, would I be able to apply for EI or UI? (unemployment insurance) and collect EI while I'm waiting for employment authorization?

Thanks, appreciate all responses!

[payxibka 10,047]

Hey guys,

Once I pass the interview and get married, I'm going to be applying for the I-765 (employment authorization) among other things. I was just wondering once we apply for employment authorization, which can take up to 3 months from what I've read, would I be able to apply for EI or UI? (unemployment insurance) and collect EI while I'm waiting for employment authorization?

Thanks, appreciate all responses!

Not a K-1 visa issue.... moving thread to Canadian Regional forum

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hi Rezandy - check here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/8-the-canuck-ei-thread/ It's such a popular topic that it's now pinned at the top of the Canada Forum

[Flames9_RN 358]

short answer--u NEED the EAD to be able to collect EI as a k1/k3!! One has to be legally able to work to be able to claim it! For thr k1'ers that means no EI until u get the EAD! In the past a few k1'ers were able to get EI, but that was probably because the Cdn officials didnt know what a k1 was,lol! Cr-1 (ir-1) can get EI right away (if eligible)as they already have work authorization

[lilacvioletiris 11]

Hey guys,

Once I pass the interview and get married, I'm going to be applying for the I-765 (employment authorization) among other things. I was just wondering once we apply for employment authorization, which can take up to 3 months from what I've read, would I be able to apply for EI or UI? (unemployment insurance) and collect EI while I'm waiting for employment authorization?

Thanks, appreciate all responses!

My fiance' is applying for EI in Canada just before he leaves, even though he won't be able to collect on the money until he gets his EAD in a few months. There was some discussion in the Canuck EI thread about making sure that you apply soon after leaving your job and not waiting for the EAD to come through, but with the understanding that no payments will be made until you have EAD in hand (not just approved) since you will need to fax/email a copy of the EAD to the EI people in Canada.

[trailmix 77]

Yes, that is correct, apply as soon as you enter the U.S. - don't quit your job in Canada too early before immigrating (a couple of weeks before should be ok - but don't do it like a month before).

More info and links on the VJ Wiki page:

Canada - Employment Insurance when immigrating to the U.S.

Edited June 23, 2010 by trailmix

[The Earmuffs 0]

I got maternity leave (I'm a male) from Canada once I entered the US. It's funny that I was able to get as my son had never even been to Canada and what's even more funny is they never even asked for proof of even having a child.