Steps after entering as K1

[baron555 934]

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Thank you, many folks just don't do their homework and can't take constructive criticism.

[GermanCanadian89 7]

OP, After you file the AOS, once your EAD and AP is approved you can collect Canadian EI with your valid EAD. You may want to look into it. Also make sure to stop any CCTB or GST rebate checks, if applicable, as the CRA will make you pay those back.

I don't think you can collect EI once you leave the country. I know once I leave I contact service ontario to let them know and they will stop everything for me. But as far as I understand once you leave the country your EI won't be covered. My job is season, every year in the winter seasonal I've gone on EI and one year I left for Cuba, I didn't get paid for that time I was gone. But! I will look into that!

Edited May 8, 2014 by GermanCanadian89

[NikLR 13,227]

Actually YES you can collect EI once you leave Canada. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/interstate/outsidecanada.shtml

For YOU however, you'd have to apply within 4 weeks, but wait until your EAD to actually get anything. I was able to collect right away since I had a green card upon arriving in the USA.

[GermanCanadian89 7]

Actually YES you can collect EI once you leave Canada. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/interstate/outsidecanada.shtml

For YOU however, you'd have to apply within 4 weeks, but wait until your EAD to actually get anything. I was able to collect right away since I had a green card upon arriving in the USA.

EAD?

Sorry not up to date with these short forms...

But Thanks so much! I will have to save this. I was going to call in regards to claiming EI for Maternity even if I leave the country.

[NikLR 13,227]

employment authorization document.

When you file for you AOS, you can file for AP (advance parole) and EAD (work authorization) at the same time for free. It takes about 90 days. You cannot collect EI without being available to work. However if you're pregnant you may be able to just collect maternity and/or parental benefits. You may want to inquire with Service Canada if that's possible for you but I have read on their website that it is.

Maternity and parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits

Maternity and parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits can be paid to you if you are living in the United States as long as you meet the requirements for these benefits.

To be eligible for maternity and parental, sickness or compassionate care benefits you must show that you have worked:

• in a job that is insured under Canada's Employment Insurance program; and
• for at least 600 hours in the last 52 weeks or since your last claim.

You may file your claim for Canadian Employment Insurance maternity and parental, sickness or compassionate care benefits online. For more information, call 1-800-206-7218.

Edited May 8, 2014 by NLR

[GermanCanadian89 7]

employment authorization document.

When you file for you AOS, you can file for AP (advance parole) and EAD (work authorization) at the same time for free. It takes about 90 days. You cannot collect EI without being available to work. However if you're pregnant you may be able to just collect maternity and/or parental benefits. You may want to inquire with Service Canada if that's possible for you but I have read on their website that it is.

I just read that too so, Thank You!! I will give them a call tomorrow morning and hopefully they will have some answers for me!

[carton025 38]

FWIW, my gal and I did not file for her AOS to well after a year of her entry to the US. Just be aware that once your I-94 expires you will be "out of status." And, from what I have learned, should you be stopped by law enforcement it would be extemely rare to be detained for "immigration" purposes. If this were to happen, as long as you can show that your AOS petition has been started, or is in progress, you should not have any problems.

Best of luck!

[GermanCanadian89 7]

employment authorization document.

When you file for you AOS, you can file for AP (advance parole) and EAD (work authorization) at the same time for free. It takes about 90 days. You cannot collect EI without being available to work. However if you're pregnant you may be able to just collect maternity and/or parental benefits. You may want to inquire with Service Canada if that's possible for you but I have read on their website that it is.

Well, I was able to contact them this morning. I am eligable for a claim so, thank you so much for bringing this to my attention! I apperciate it so much!