Am I allowed to apply for unemployment?

[Hendea3 4]

Hi all,

I became a US Resident in March 2011 (K-1), I was hired in June 2011 and have worked full time for that company ever since....well until this past Wednesday when my entire department was laid off. Am I allowed to apply for Unemployment? I know my husband signed something in regards to him being financially responsible for me for the next 10 yrs... so I wouldn't be allowed to apply for food stamps etc. BUT everyone I am speaking with tells me that unemployment is a bit different so I should be eligible...but they know nothing about the immigration aspect of things... I'm just not sure if it is against any of the rules or not. I don't want to mess anything up...

Thanks in advance!

**FYI I'm not sure where to post this so please move accordingly****

[DouglasFiel 53]

Unemployment is insurance paid for by your previous company (like health insurance w/out a co-pay).

Apply immediately as they do NOT back date (at least in Texas) normally.

Regards,

dc

[Tygrys 143]

Unemployment is not a means tested benefit and therefore does not have anything to do with affidavit of support executed by your husband during AOS.

You can and should apply asap.

[WrightFamily 34]

NEW YORK Residents Before You Apply For Unemployment: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What employment do I need to qualify for benefits?

A:

You must have worked and been paid wages for work in at least two calendar quarters in your base period,

AND

You must have been paid at least $1,600 in wages in one of the calendar quarters in your base period,

AND

The total wages paid to you in your base period must be one and one-half times your high quarter wages.

We use no more than $8,910 of your high quarter earnings to determine if you qualify. You must have earned at least half that amount ($4,455) in the other base period quarters.

If you qualify using the Basic base period, we use that period to establish your claim.

Read the full statement here Then file!

Edited May 20, 2012 by WrightFamily

[Hendea3 4]

Thanks everyone, I did apply and now they are questioning my right to work in USA....ugh...as if the Alien # from my green card on the initial application wasn't their first clue???? I'm sure it will work out in the end just annoying...