Applied for Employment Insurance - Have a Couple Questions

[scarlettfinne 0]

I came to the USA last Thursday on an IR1 Visa - so I have my temporary green card in my passport with a stamp in it 'Admitted August 23.' I applied online for employment insurance last Friday, Aug. 24th. I checked off reason for quitting something to the effect of 'following family members' etc. Anyway, at the end of the application it stated no further information was required at this time. Do I not have to send in my ROE's? I found it very strange they didn't ask me to mail them in since my employers wrote in the comments section that I quit to 'follow my spouse to the USA.' Also, what happens next? They have my new USA address. Will they send me something in the mail? Am I supposed to call them? I don't have my SSN yet - it's supposed to arrive here within 3 weeks of POE. However, the customs & immigration officer at POE said I'm eligible to work right now. Do I need to provide them with my SSN before I start collecting if I get approved? If anyone has recently been through this process and can answer any of these questions I would be so grateful. I have read tons of posts in the EI forum and although there is a lot of info I couldn't find anything related specifically to the questions I have. I have worked full-time for the last 8 years and definitely have a lot of hours and quit to move here. Do the claims ever NOT get approved for interstate EI? And if so, for what reasons?

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

You applied for state unemployment compensation here in the US???

[hikergirl 277]

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/information/outside_canada.shtml#file

It does say that you need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Perhaps the stamp in your passport will work.

They give several 1-800 to call with questions but I think it's the Kingston office you want to talk to.

I am still in Canada but I've been on VJ a while and I've only ever heard of one K1 applicant getting refused EI.

[hikergirl 277]

You applied for state unemployment compensation here in the US???

No, she applied for Employment Insurance through the Canadian Government.

One of the things Canadian are lucky to have when we are out of work.

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

No, she applied for Employment Insurance through the Canadian Government.

One of the things Canadian are lucky to have when we are out of work.

Wow...I guess. That is a nice benefit to have.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I came to the USA last Thursday on an IR1 Visa - so I have my temporary green card in my passport with a stamp in it 'Admitted August 23.' I applied online for employment insurance last Friday, Aug. 24th. I checked off reason for quitting something to the effect of 'following family members' etc. Anyway, at the end of the application it stated no further information was required at this time. Do I not have to send in my ROE's? I found it very strange they didn't ask me to mail them in since my employers wrote in the comments section that I quit to 'follow my spouse to the USA.' Also, what happens next? They have my new USA address. Will they send me something in the mail? Am I supposed to call them? I don't have my SSN yet - it's supposed to arrive here within 3 weeks of POE. However, the customs & immigration officer at POE said I'm eligible to work right now. Do I need to provide them with my SSN before I start collecting if I get approved? If anyone has recently been through this process and can answer any of these questions I would be so grateful. I have read tons of posts in the EI forum and although there is a lot of info I couldn't find anything related specifically to the questions I have. I have worked full-time for the last 8 years and definitely have a lot of hours and quit to move here. Do the claims ever NOT get approved for interstate EI? And if so, for what reasons?

Was back in 2005 when I did the EI thing, so I may be of little help,lol I recall mailing in my ROE--but not 100% positive, as well I mailed in a photocopy of the Visa (endorsement whatever u want to call it,lol) in my Passport! Along with a note stating I came in on a Cr-1 and that I am eligible to work right away. I'm pretty sure I didnt send in my SSN, as I waited awhile for it to arrive--I was relaxing,lol

If after 10 to 14 BUSINESS days no SSN---print of a copy from http://ssa.gov/ssnumber/ fil it out and go inquire at ur local SSN office!! They will look it up and most likely say, no ur not in the system--so please go fill out a new form!! VIOLA--u hand over the already filled out form---along with ur passport and birth cert for ID. My new SSN arrived 1 week later!! I believe you can go back in person the next day or so and they can tell you the #---but will not tell you in person!

My initial claim was refused---but I was in the Cdn Air Force----they said since I broke my contract that I was not entitled to it! I appealed and won!! But most people dont have to go through that.

In the EI forum above--someone listed the phone # to call! Some people get called back right away, some don't,lol They wil send you cards to fill out, but many seem to have better luck just calling it in!! And yes like most other govt agencies, they seem to take their time getting started, but ur on the right track since you have applied!! Best of luck

[brooksie 3]

call the out of state unit at 613-536-4987 you will have to leave a message and they will call you back