EI for dual citizen

[frozen 0]

Hi,

My husband is a dual citizen (American & Canadian) and he's been living & working in Canada ever since he was 16. His current job contract in Canada is ending soon, and we will be moving to US, where he will be looking for a new job. Is he qualified for EI? If so, how should we proceed with this matter? Thank you in advance!!!

Best regards,

Kristen

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

He is a citizen and will not get a visa ( USC can't get a US visa ) You will need one to immigrate.

[frozen 0]

Thanks for your reply but, I don't think you understood my question. I don't have any question regarding the visa process, as I am close to getting the CR1 visa in hand. My question is in particular to the Canadian Employment Insurance, which I don't think you will be able to answer. Really appreciate the effort though!

Edited June 17, 2014 by frozen

[Flames9_RN 358]

As long as he has enough qualifying hours he can collect EI..take some time and read a few of the pages back, and you will see the process to collect it. As a Cr-1, he can collect it right away once he enters the USA (minus the 2 week waiting period)....Info is there, just takes a few minutes to find it..start near the end and work keep going back to find the most up to date info.

[frozen 0]

As long as he has enough qualifying hours he can collect EI..take some time and read a few of the pages back, and you will see the process to collect it. As a Cr-1, he can collect it right away once he enters the USA (minus the 2 week waiting period)....Info is there, just takes a few minutes to find it..start near the end and work keep going back to find the most up to date info.

Hi, Thanks for your response.

He's a US & Canadian Citzen, and I am a CR-1. Is he qualified to received Canadian EI in US after he moves? Is the EI application procedure same for USC and US permanent resident visa holders (CR1/IR1, etc)?

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I honestly can't see why not - if he qualifies and has earned it fair and square by working in Canada for the appropriate period. He would be best to apply as soon as his employment ends as they always encourage you to do so. They'll figure out whether he's eligible, Generally the canadians here cant work when they first arrive in the US due to immigration issues but your husband doesnt; fall into that category and wi;; be able to look for work immediately.

Worst case if they have some rule which excludes him they'll advise him if he's not eligible...but being a Canadian citizen probably helps

Edited June 18, 2014 by Udella&Wiz

[frozen 0]

I honestly can't see why not - if he qualifies and has earned it fair and square by working in Canada for the appropriate period. He would be best to apply as soon as his employment ends as they always encourage you to do so. They'll figure out whether he's eligible, Generally the canadians here cant work when they first arrive in the US due to immigration issues but your husband doesnt; fall into that category and wi;; be able to look for work immediately.

Worst case if they have some rule which excludes him they'll advise him if he's not eligible...but being a Canadian citizen probably helps

Thanks for your help!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

There's another Canaidan thread today about EE for a Canadian PR who will be moving to the US......their answer from Ei sounds like it might fit your situation as well

Thanks for your help!

[NikLR 13,227]

He's a Canadian citizen right? So stop trying to think of this as a USC point of view. He's worked in Canada. He applies for EI the same as any other Canadian would. I don't know if he will receive it because generally we're moving to reunite with family, but it doesn't hurt to try.