The Canuck EI Thread

[Galateia 1]

Well, half of what is supposed to be there is in my bank account, the info for which I'd hadn't given them yet, so I don't know how they managed that.

The other half is still missing despite my K-1 already being expired, and best of all, I still haven't been told that I'm approved.

I'm assuming the money means I was, but it'd be nice if they'd let me know, y'know?

[BH45 0]

EI just called and they are approving my claim - finally. She also told me that she was going to put a "disqualified note" on my file to take effect on September 29 as my I-94 expires on the 27th of September. Hopefully, I'll have my EAD by the end of October . I know, high hopes

[Texanadian 10]

EI just called and they are approving my claim - finally. She also told me that she was going to put a "disqualified note" on my file to take effect on September 29 as my I-94 expires on the 27th of September. Hopefully, I'll have my EAD by the end of October . I know, high hopes

Well isn't that a relief?

I guess I don't have to remind you to send them your EAD or Green card when it comes in to start up the claim again.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Well..

I have filled out 2 reports so far, the last one I got was mid August.

It says on the website they are waiting for the one they sent me for the weeks of the 17th to the 29th of August...I have not gotten this report.

I'll be calling in the morning....I'm not sure which number to call but..lol.

This sucks.

Edited September 19, 2008 by ~Laura and Nick~

[BH45 0]

I always get my cards the Monday following the day they are supposed to be submitted. It's to bad they wouldn't let us file online. It would make life so much easier.

[ChasingAmy 0]

ok 25 pages of posts to read through? For real? Is there one post that gives you a task list for how to apply for EI?

I am in Canada now and will be moving to Texas on November 15th. I will be getting the temp EAD stamp at the POE. I just need to know what I do and when I do it in order to get the ball rolling. I will be quitting work 2 weeks before I leave Canada.

Thanks for the help if it's offered. If you just want to tell me go read the 25 pages of posts then no need to respond. hehe

[L_n_O 3]

i would apply from the US.

there's less hassle and they don't have to transfer as much ####### that way.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

ok 25 pages of posts to read through? For real? Is there one post that gives you a task list for how to apply for EI?

I am in Canada now and will be moving to Texas on November 15th. I will be getting the temp EAD stamp at the POE. I just need to know what I do and when I do it in order to get the ball rolling. I will be quitting work 2 weeks before I leave Canada.

Thanks for the help if it's offered. If you just want to tell me go read the 25 pages of posts then no need to respond. hehe

Not to be negative - but what makes you positive the EAD stamp is for sure at POE? Very few folks get it, anymore but that is neither here nor there with regard to Unemployment.

The Unemployment office honestly thinks you're entitled to work whether you get the stamp or not - don't argue with them over it, t'ain't worth it (yes, I'm sure someone on VJwill dispute, but look back at mine and other's posts last Nov-Dec).

Like you, I got my ROE from my employer a couple weeks before I left for the US. Applied online once I was here, mailed the ROE as they asked during the online application process and away I went. My claim went for the 3 mons from the time I entered (minus the magical waiting period...)...paused (because I didn't yet have the other Employent Authorization card )and then restarted once I got the EAD and sent them a copy. Total down time wasn't more then a couple weeks in the interim.

The process didn't seem overly painful at all. I didn't get the cards regularly at all (who knows why) but I simply called them and they took down my details for that particular period. They never complained about me phoning, so I continued to do it that way.

I would ensure your employer puts the reason down as something like 'Moving to US to marry' not simply 'Quit'....I've seen a few complaints on here because UI gives people a hard time or denies a claim because UI is daft enough to think we didn't really HAVE to move.

All in all, it was straight forward for me, but my scenario was pretty simple. It was really nice to get the cash at a time when we needed it. I felt somewhat entitled after paying into it for 20 yrs and never having used it in Canada....it was helpful and considering I'll never be able to use it again, it's worked out just fine. I phoned them the day I started at my new job last March and cancelled it, easy peasey.

Cheers!

[ChasingAmy 0]

ok 25 pages of posts to read through? For real? Is there one post that gives you a task list for how to apply for EI?

I am in Canada now and will be moving to Texas on November 15th. I will be getting the temp EAD stamp at the POE. I just need to know what I do and when I do it in order to get the ball rolling. I will be quitting work 2 weeks before I leave Canada.

Thanks for the help if it's offered. If you just want to tell me go read the 25 pages of posts then no need to respond. hehe

Not to be negative - but what makes you positive the EAD stamp is for sure at POE? Very few folks get it, anymore but that is neither here nor there with regard to Unemployment.

The Unemployment office honestly thinks you're entitled to work whether you get the stamp or not - don't argue with them over it, t'ain't worth it (yes, I'm sure someone on VJwill dispute, but look back at mine and other's posts last Nov-Dec).

Like you, I got my ROE from my employer a couple weeks before I left for the US. Applied online once I was here, mailed the ROE as they asked during the online application process and away I went. My claim went for the 3 mons from the time I entered (minus the magical waiting period...)...paused (because I didn't yet have the other Employent Authorization card )and then restarted once I got the EAD and sent them a copy. Total down time wasn't more then a couple weeks in the interim.

The process didn't seem overly painful at all. I didn't get the cards regularly at all (who knows why) but I simply called them and they took down my details for that particular period. They never complained about me phoning, so I continued to do it that way.

I would ensure your employer puts the reason down as something like 'Moving to US to marry' not simply 'Quit'....I've seen a few complaints on here because UI gives people a hard time or denies a claim because UI is daft enough to think we didn't really HAVE to move.

All in all, it was straight forward for me, but my scenario was pretty simple. It was really nice to get the cash at a time when we needed it. I felt somewhat entitled after paying into it for 20 yrs and never having used it in Canada....it was helpful and considering I'll never be able to use it again, it's worked out just fine. I phoned them the day I started at my new job last March and cancelled it, easy peasey.

Cheers!

Thank you very much that's exactly the response I was looking for. I did just get off the phone with the belleville office and she told me something that shocked me. She said I was only able to use the K1 Visa up till the day I was married at which point I wouldn't be eligible for EI again until I got the AOS complete. Is this accurate?

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Interesting since I got married(Nov 24) 2 weeks after I entered (Nov 12) so I applied probably after nov 24 cuz I was just way to busy planning. Doesn't sound correct to me either. But I wouldn't get bent about it just yet

No matter what they say, they will likely send you a letter after you apply asking for a photocopy of your K1 entry stamp and passport and stuff so it will all get sorted out. UI doesn't care if you get married or not technically so not sure why they would say that - being married doesn't cut off UI.

Honestly i find everyone on both sides of the government has their heads up their proverbial BEHINDS on both sides on this lovely K1 situation No joking

ok 25 pages of posts to read through? For real? Is there one post that gives you a task list for how to apply for EI?

I am in Canada now and will be moving to Texas on November 15th. I will be getting the temp EAD stamp at the POE. I just need to know what I do and when I do it in order to get the ball rolling. I will be quitting work 2 weeks before I leave Canada.

Thanks for the help if it's offered. If you just want to tell me go read the 25 pages of posts then no need to respond. hehe

Not to be negative - but what makes you positive the EAD stamp is for sure at POE? Very few folks get it, anymore but that is neither here nor there with regard to Unemployment.

The Unemployment office honestly thinks you're entitled to work whether you get the stamp or not - don't argue with them over it, t'ain't worth it (yes, I'm sure someone on VJwill dispute, but look back at mine and other's posts last Nov-Dec).

Like you, I got my ROE from my employer a couple weeks before I left for the US. Applied online once I was here, mailed the ROE as they asked during the online application process and away I went. My claim went for the 3 mons from the time I entered (minus the magical waiting period...)...paused (because I didn't yet have the other Employent Authorization card )and then restarted once I got the EAD and sent them a copy. Total down time wasn't more then a couple weeks in the interim.

The process didn't seem overly painful at all. I didn't get the cards regularly at all (who knows why) but I simply called them and they took down my details for that particular period. They never complained about me phoning, so I continued to do it that way.

I would ensure your employer puts the reason down as something like 'Moving to US to marry' not simply 'Quit'....I've seen a few complaints on here because UI gives people a hard time or denies a claim because UI is daft enough to think we didn't really HAVE to move.

All in all, it was straight forward for me, but my scenario was pretty simple. It was really nice to get the cash at a time when we needed it. I felt somewhat entitled after paying into it for 20 yrs and never having used it in Canada....it was helpful and considering I'll never be able to use it again, it's worked out just fine. I phoned them the day I started at my new job last March and cancelled it, easy peasey.

Cheers!

Thank you very much that's exactly the response I was looking for. I did just get off the phone with the belleville office and she told me something that shocked me. She said I was only able to use the K1 Visa up till the day I was married at which point I wouldn't be eligible for EI again until I got the AOS complete. Is this accurate?

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

well still nothing.

I called service canada and got through to a very nice lady named Rita...she was going to do a blind report over the phone, 2 actually cause I'm due another report and nothing has come to me but she found out she couldn't...

so, she gave me the interstate number and their mailbox is full?? What's up with that???

Sigh.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Finally the inbox wasn't full so I left a message.

Let's see what happens.

[BH45 0]

I filed on July 6....they approved my claim on September 11....they mailed me a check here for the first 5 weeks they owed me which I received last Tuesday.....I got another check along with cards on Monday.

It's tough. On top of all that, come Monday, my claim will be closed until I receive my EAD.

This is enough to drive a sane person crazier.....lol

[Flames9_RN 358]

When I was at first denied, then won my case, i gave my first few reports over the phone to the interstate office. They were great!!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

When I was at first denied, then won my case, i gave my first few reports over the phone to the interstate office. They were great!!

I'm hoping they will allow me to do that for the previous 2 reports that have not been mailed to me!

Nick and I will be FINALLY mailing in our AOS tonight when he gets home from work...I know I won't get my EAD before my October 19th cut off but hopefully it won't be too long after that!!!