The Canuck EI Thread

[JillA 2]

I just did my EI application online last night. One question though: since the immigrant visa in my passport states "Upon endorsement, serves as temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residence for 1 year", is this all I need to prove my ability to work, or do I need to wait for the actual I-551 card and/or SSN card? When I was admitted at the border I was told I could work right away.

You don't need a SSN card to apply for EI.

[JillA 2]

EI just called to ask me a bunch of questions, about if I was really work authorized etc etc and if I'd been looking for jobs... they wanted to know if I got the work authorized stamp at the POE which I didn't.... but anyway it sounds like they approved me because they said "the first payment will be deposited in your account on Monday" I was just worried they wouldn't because she wanted proof I was legal to work, like to see a copy of my EAD....

[jsgriff 0]

I just did my EI application online last night. One question though: since the immigrant visa in my passport states "Upon endorsement, serves as temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residence for 1 year", is this all I need to prove my ability to work, or do I need to wait for the actual I-551 card and/or SSN card? When I was admitted at the border I was told I could work right away.

When I was in Montreal, the Consulate told me to check "No" for them to issue me a SSN #. He told me to do it myself in Ohio when I got here.

I went to the SSA office Monday morning, and by Tuesday morning, I had a printout of my SSN #. You should call the 1-800 # as they will probably tell you to go to your local SSA office to get your # as well.

As long as you have the #, along with your Visa, you are able to work.

Good Luck

[naviomelo 0]

Thanks for the input JillA. I'll call them again tomorrow.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Okay...

so I have my EAD card. What's the best way to contact EI Canada so I get the payment again?

Thanks guys.

[MrsCat 6]

Okay...

so I have my EAD card. What's the best way to contact EI Canada so I get the payment again?

Thanks guys.

I'd use the phone number to Belleville and talk with Donna. I'm sure she'll provide the fax # for you, so you can send it in as quickly as possible.

Sorry I forgot to keep a copy of those two #s. I think its a few pages back on this thread.

Edited December 25, 2008 by MrsCat

[MrsCat 6]

Here it is:

Just wanted to gives a heads up if you get the wrong

So after searching the net trying to figure out why I received that envelope, I finally broke down and called the EI office in Belleville (1-877-486-1650).

CANADA

Edited December 25, 2008 by MrsCat

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Here it is:

Just wanted to gives a heads up if you get the wrong

So after searching the net trying to figure out why I received that envelope, I finally broke down and called the EI office in Belleville (1-877-486-1650).

CANADA

Thank you hon!

Merry Christmas!!!

[ChasingAmy 0]

I appllied for my EI from Texas about a month ago now. I received a letter telling me that I will be cut off in February as that's when my K1 expires. I still have not received anything from them stating that I will begin to receive anything to begin with yet. How long does it take to process an application for EI? I call and call and call but the voicemail box is full all the time.

[JillA 2]

I appllied for my EI from Texas about a month ago now. I received a letter telling me that I will be cut off in February as that's when my K1 expires. I still have not received anything from them stating that I will begin to receive anything to begin with yet. How long does it take to process an application for EI? I call and call and call but the voicemail box is full all the time.

Did you send in your original ROE copy, or fax it? I know they won't begin the application to send you EI until they receive your ROE. It did take about a month for them to process my application.

[ChasingAmy 0]

I appllied for my EI from Texas about a month ago now. I received a letter telling me that I will be cut off in February as that's when my K1 expires. I still have not received anything from them stating that I will begin to receive anything to begin with yet. How long does it take to process an application for EI? I call and call and call but the voicemail box is full all the time.

Did you send in your original ROE copy, or fax it? I know they won't begin the application to send you EI until they receive your ROE. It did take about a month for them to process my application.

I emailed a scanned copy of it at their request. They haven't commented on anything since they received that. I still can't get through to talk to anyone there.

Edited January 5, 2009 by ChasingAmy

[JillA 2]

I appllied for my EI from Texas about a month ago now. I received a letter telling me that I will be cut off in February as that's when my K1 expires. I still have not received anything from them stating that I will begin to receive anything to begin with yet. How long does it take to process an application for EI? I call and call and call but the voicemail box is full all the time.

Did you send in your original ROE copy, or fax it? I know they won't begin the application to send you EI until they receive your ROE. It did take about a month for them to process my application.

I emailed a scanned copy of it at their request. They haven't commented on anything since they received that. I still can't get through to talk to anyone there.

Here's a little secret, I have the direct line to Donna who is really helpful. I had the same problem as you, I kept calling to a full machine. Finally they called ME and I wrote down the # that came thru on the call ID. It is 613-969-3873. If you call there you should get thru to someone. Anytime I've called back Donna has answered. Good luck!

[ChasingAmy 0]

I appllied for my EI from Texas about a month ago now. I received a letter telling me that I will be cut off in February as that's when my K1 expires. I still have not received anything from them stating that I will begin to receive anything to begin with yet. How long does it take to process an application for EI? I call and call and call but the voicemail box is full all the time.

Did you send in your original ROE copy, or fax it? I know they won't begin the application to send you EI until they receive your ROE. It did take about a month for them to process my application.

I emailed a scanned copy of it at their request. They haven't commented on anything since they received that. I still can't get through to talk to anyone there.

Here's a little secret, I have the direct line to Donna who is really helpful. I had the same problem as you, I kept calling to a full machine. Finally they called ME and I wrote down the # that came thru on the call ID. It is 613-969-3873. If you call there you should get thru to someone. Anytime I've called back Donna has answered. Good luck!

Thanks...same full voicemail message though.

[JillA 2]

I appllied for my EI from Texas about a month ago now. I received a letter telling me that I will be cut off in February as that's when my K1 expires. I still have not received anything from them stating that I will begin to receive anything to begin with yet. How long does it take to process an application for EI? I call and call and call but the voicemail box is full all the time.

Did you send in your original ROE copy, or fax it? I know they won't begin the application to send you EI until they receive your ROE. It did take about a month for them to process my application.

I emailed a scanned copy of it at their request. They haven't commented on anything since they received that. I still can't get through to talk to anyone there.

Here's a little secret, I have the direct line to Donna who is really helpful. I had the same problem as you, I kept calling to a full machine. Finally they called ME and I wrote down the # that came thru on the call ID. It is 613-969-3873. If you call there you should get thru to someone. Anytime I've called back Donna has answered. Good luck!

Thanks...same full voicemail message though.

Darn it.... keep trying and trying, until you get thru! Maybe she's on lunch break or something.

[ChasingAmy 0]

I appllied for my EI from Texas about a month ago now. I received a letter telling me that I will be cut off in February as that's when my K1 expires. I still have not received anything from them stating that I will begin to receive anything to begin with yet. How long does it take to process an application for EI? I call and call and call but the voicemail box is full all the time.

Did you send in your original ROE copy, or fax it? I know they won't begin the application to send you EI until they receive your ROE. It did take about a month for them to process my application.

I emailed a scanned copy of it at their request. They haven't commented on anything since they received that. I still can't get through to talk to anyone there.

Here's a little secret, I have the direct line to Donna who is really helpful. I had the same problem as you, I kept calling to a full machine. Finally they called ME and I wrote down the # that came thru on the call ID. It is 613-969-3873. If you call there you should get thru to someone. Anytime I've called back Donna has answered. Good luck!

Thanks...same full voicemail message though.

Darn it.... keep trying and trying, until you get thru! Maybe she's on lunch break or something.

YAY I finally got through and they approved me. Onmly problem is they have been sending my "cards"? to a different address. They messd up the street number with the apartment number. So what is on these cards that I have to fill out? Donna offered to help me with it over the phone but she decided it best if I talk with someone else as I have some self employment questions and how that relates to "hours of job search".