The Canuck EI Thread

[shawna7 4]

hi everyone,

I'm totally confused!!LOL I've read everything here and my head is still spinning.

Ok.. here goes. I moved to the U.S. on Jan 12 of this year(on a K-1) I got married on the 18th(YAY me!!) haha and I applied for E.I on the 21st. They just sent me a letter asking my citizenship and for my EAD number which I don't have yet..so naturally I called and they said blah blah..maybe you need it you maybe you don't....depends on who reviews your case... did I do something wrong when filling out the application? I'm feeling a bit like I am about to be bitten right in the butt! I haven't filled this out and sent it back yet... Is this usual? this letter?

Thanx in advance

Shawna

[Allie 5]

With the K1 they know you can seek work for 90 days. When I filed they wanted a copy of my I-94, my A#, my passport and the activated Visa

With the K1 they know you can seek work for 90 days. When I filed they wanted a copy of my I-94, my A#, my passport and the activated Visa

Also I answered a lot of thier questions over the phone

[Udella&Wiz 325]

hi everyone,

I'm totally confused!!LOL I've read everything here and my head is still spinning.

Ok.. here goes. I moved to the U.S. on Jan 12 of this year(on a K-1) I got married on the 18th(YAY me!!) haha and I applied for E.I on the 21st. They just sent me a letter asking my citizenship and for my EAD number which I don't have yet..so naturally I called and they said blah blah..maybe you need it you maybe you don't....depends on who reviews your case... did I do something wrong when filling out the application? I'm feeling a bit like I am about to be bitten right in the butt! I haven't filled this out and sent it back yet... Is this usual? this letter?

Thanx in advance

Shawna

Yes - EI is confused I have the same situation as your's...no clue why they asked what my citizenship was,,,cuz DUH, I just sent you my ROE (which showed I worked in Canada and they have my SIN #.

I would call since it's faster. I made photocopiues of my passport and I94 etc...and faxed them to the person I spoke to.

Good luck. I think they're just ensuring they've asked all the questions

[Texanadian 10]

I think for EAD number, I just put down the K-1 visa number. Not really sure. In any regards, just add a separate sheet of paper saying you're a K-1 visa holder and send in a copy of your K-1 and I-94 (front and back). Should be good to go.

[Texanadian 10]

Does the telephone service work for sending in claims? I've noticed the internet option doesn't work in the US, but when I tried to send my card info in through the phone it said it was disconnected.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I spoke to an actual person using the Out Of Canada claims unit number

1-800-206-7218 was the number on my assessment letter

If you look a few posts above, I too had trouble connecting, apparently 'all the lines were busy' Try again and try often till you get through

[L_n_O 3]

they're understaffed today b/c of the snow

[JASONandDAA 0]

gyak gyak gyak gyak gyak gyak

[shawna7 4]

You guys are the best..Thank you for all your input..It just keeps getting funnier and funnier(in a not so funny way!haha) I spoke to a rep at E.I. last week who told me and I'll quote**There is absolutely NO way to get my information in except by mailing** And I'm all **BUT BUT.. I just recieved the card and it was due 3 weeks ago**..lol and hes's all **oh well just send it**.. so today I called because I finally received my final paycheck..and the lady on the phone did my cards for 4 weeks to catch me up over the phone(keep in mind I have not yet received the cards due 2 weeks ago..nevermind the ones I need to do this friday!! so..if you get the RIGHT person on the phone..they will take the info..but I haven't yet been approved!! I'm a little worried she kept saying things like..well..you aren't ready and able to work because you don;t have your EAD...so hmmmmmmm I guess I'll just cross my fingers and pray to the E.I. gods?? lmao!

Shawna

[Udella&Wiz 325]

You guys are the best..Thank you for all your input..It just keeps getting funnier and funnier(in a not so funny way!haha) I spoke to a rep at E.I. last week who told me and I'll quote**There is absolutely NO way to get my information in except by mailing** And I'm all **BUT BUT.. I just recieved the card and it was due 3 weeks ago**..lol and hes's all **oh well just send it**.. so today I called because I finally received my final paycheck..and the lady on the phone did my cards for 4 weeks to catch me up over the phone(keep in mind I have not yet received the cards due 2 weeks ago..nevermind the ones I need to do this friday!! so..if you get the RIGHT person on the phone..they will take the info..but I haven't yet been approved!! I'm a little worried she kept saying things like..well..you aren't ready and able to work because you don;t have your EAD...so hmmmmmmm I guess I'll just cross my fingers and pray to the E.I. gods?? lmao!

Shawna

What a bunch of nerds! I need to phone too....the cards for the last 2 weeks ending Feb 1 haven't arrived OF COURSE...and then my initial 3 months runs out. I now have to wait for the 'real EAD card' ..shhh don't tell EI.....and then they said I can fax it to them to start the claim up again

[shawna7 4]

ok ok wait..the **real** EAD!??! do share how I can appear to have one of those puppies!?!? hahaha these people are making me squirelly!! because they ask if I have one..and I say no..maybe i should say..i dunno..lmao! I'm cracking myself up because I'm making no sense..but neither does E.I so you should have no trouble figuring out what I'm saying...hehe

[Udella&Wiz 325]

ok ok wait..the **real** EAD!??! do share how I can appear to have one of those puppies!?!? hahaha these people are making me squirelly!! because they ask if I have one..and I say no..maybe i should say..i dunno..lmao! I'm cracking myself up because I'm making no sense..but neither does E.I so you should have no trouble figuring out what I'm saying...hehe

by 'real' I meant the EAD from the AOS package. So you 'technically' can work for 90 days when you enter on the K1, but then you're in a state of limbo until the more perm. one arrives (or the GC if you were lucky and it came quickly)

The EI lady told me that when they consider me eligible is for the 90 days from the day you entered the US...and thus validated your K1 (married within 90 days blah lah blah)

Then...your claim goes on hold until they receive further word from you indicating you have a continued EAD stamp/ card.

I think this sucks and frankly I've paid into EI for 17 yrs only to have them tell me they can barely help me....I get why they can't, but geez....can't I at least prove that i filed for it and am just waiting as usual for the US Gov?

[shawna7 4]

hmmmmmm I can't work on my K1..in fact..I have a social security # and that states I can't work until I have my EAD..its strange..it seems some people can..and others can't..I can't even get my new drivers license until I get a reciept that says i've applied for my AOS.. **pulling my hair out** haha oh well...at least I'm with my hubby right?? i'm still trying to figure out why I can't work in these 90 days though...

[Udella&Wiz 325]

hmmmmmm I can't work on my K1..in fact..I have a social security # and that states I can't work until I have my EAD..its strange..it seems some people can..and others can't..I can't even get my new drivers license until I get a reciept that says i've applied for my AOS.. **pulling my hair out** haha oh well...at least I'm with my hubby right?? i'm still trying to figure out why I can't work in these 90 days though...

You still have hair? I'm jealous...

[shawna7 4]

hahahah barely!! I think I just pulled out my last bunch! I was just out for dinner with a couple..and the husband immigrated last year from vietnam..HE was able to work when he first arrived in hawaii!! why can't I!?!?(not that I'm so desperate to work)hahaha I'm just curious why I've been given a social security card that says no..*reaching for hair to pull..oops..i'm bald now..reaching for hubbys hair to pull**..lmao!