The Canuck EI Thread

[Krys & Nova 2]

I applied for EI 2wks ago. I got 2 cards this past Saturday.

I am not a CR1 or a K-1, I came for a visit and got married spure of the moment. I filed for my AOS about 2wks ago, do I still qualify for EI? My last day working for my Canadian job was April 2, 2010.

Thanks for the advice.

Krys

[lilacvioletiris 11]

So, from reading the thread, my K-1 visa holding fiance' should have his employer list "Relocated for spouse/getting married" as the reason for ending employment (I thought there was a sample form, but for the life of me, I can't find it anymore and I wanted to send the link to my fiance').

I am wondering if he actually can't file a claim until he gets to the U.S.? I know he can't get money until he gets his EAD after we get married and file AOS of paperwork, but starting the claim within a short period of his arrival in the U.S. is necessary? He would like to turn in the paperwork before he leaves Canada (aka after he quits but just a day or two before he moves). Can he do that?

Then he moves, marries me, then we wait for EAD, once he gets it, sends a copy to the ïnterstate claims office then start filling out the paper cards they send or do it over the phone? He is saying something about "NO, NO, YES, YES, NO" and then his check comes (it has been 10 years since he claimed EI) as I type this message.

Do I have process for a K-1 claiming EI correct?

Edited May 17, 2010 by lilacvioletiris

[lgg 2]

Hey lady...

there is no sample form for the reason of leaving. Just tell the head of HR or whomever does that to put that as your reason for leaving. For both my jobs that I quit, I asked them to use the phrase, quit to relocate to be with US spouse as in order to collect EI spouse needs to be American and you have to be relocating and such.

I would start the claim as soon as he has his last day of work in canada. You're right, he won't get any money until the EAD stuff but at least the file is started and he's in the system adn then once he's in the US, he can file or send or whatever the forms that they need. The out of state claims people are very helpful. I much prefer Patty to Donna btw, she's been a saint to me. They are only okay with sending out the cards so you'll need to keep an eye on that and the pay days. I have found that if I'm within a day or two of sending the new cards and haven't got them yet, I'll call. and if it's a day or two before I'm due to get paid and no cards, I call and we do it over the phone. You are supposed to get cards but they aren't that super at it but they are very helpful when you call and such.

So good luck, hope it all works out, it's a very handy thing to have as a new USA person learning the rope and job searching and such. Having a bit of your own money coming in makes a huge difference.

Hope it works out for you.

So, from reading the thread, my K-1 visa holding fiance' should have his employer list "Relocated for spouse/getting married" as the reason for ending employment (I thought there was a sample form, but for the life of me, I can't find it anymore and I wanted to send the link to my fiance').

I am wondering if he actually can't file a claim until he gets to the U.S.? I know he can't get money until he gets his EAD after we get married and file AOS of paperwork, but starting the claim within a short period of his arrival in the U.S. is necessary? He would like to turn in the paperwork before he leaves Canada (aka after he quits but just a day or two before he moves). Can he do that?

Then he moves, marries me, then we wait for EAD, once he gets it, sends a copy to the ïnterstate claims office then start filling out the paper cards they send or do it over the phone? He is saying something about "NO, NO, YES, YES, NO" and then his check comes (it has been 10 years since he claimed EI) as I type this message.

Do I have process for a K-1 claiming EI correct?

Edited May 17, 2010 by lgg

[lilacvioletiris 11]

Hey lady...

there is no sample form for the reason of leaving. Just tell the head of HR or whomever does that to put that as your reason for leaving. For both my jobs that I quit, I asked them to use the phrase, quit to relocate to be with US spouse as in order to collect EI spouse needs to be American and you have to be relocating and such.

I would start the claim as soon as he has his last day of work in canada. You're right, he won't get any money until the EAD stuff but at least the file is started and he's in the system adn then once he's in the US, he can file or send or whatever the forms that they need. The out of state claims people are very helpful. I much prefer Patty to Donna btw, she's been a saint to me. They are only okay with sending out the cards so you'll need to keep an eye on that and the pay days. I have found that if I'm within a day or two of sending the new cards and haven't got them yet, I'll call. and if it's a day or two before I'm due to get paid and no cards, I call and we do it over the phone. You are supposed to get cards but they aren't that super at it but they are very helpful when you call and such.

So good luck, hope it all works out, it's a very handy thing to have as a new USA person learning the rope and job searching and such. Having a bit of your own money coming in makes a huge difference.

Hope it works out for you.

Did the HR office use reason K - other in box 16 and then in box 18 - quit to relocate to be with U.S. spouse? That would be easy enough to explain to my fiance' (even though we aren't "spouses" yet when he turns in his paperwork since according to you, he can do that before he leaves Canada). Excellent. I still think I saw somewhere on the Canada forum a "sample ROE" but I may be mistaken. There is an explanation form on serviceCanada which was helpful since as the US citizen, I have never seen a Record of Employment (ROE).

Edited May 17, 2010 by lilacvioletiris

[sdw 10]

My ROE said that I stated I was moving to the US. I did have any problems getting unemployment. When I applied I put in that I moved with spouse.

[Flames9_RN 358]

My ROE said nothing with regards to moving to the USA! So it doesnt have to be a huge deal if they dont put anything there!!

[ashenflowers 5]

So, I still haven't received any approvals for EAD or AOS yet, but I'm wondering... in order to get my EI payments started will I need to send them a copy of the actual card or will they accept a copy of the approval notice? There seems to be quite a lengthy delay in the actual cards being sent to people, so I'm feeling like on top of everything else I'll have to wait another month after my approval before I actually get a card in the mail. If that's the case, I need to try to plan for this delay since my husband still hasn't found a job and his unemployment runs out soon...

edited to clarify: by 'cards' I mean the AOS green card or the EAD card... not the little 'cards' we fill out and send back to EI. lol

Edited May 31, 2010 by ashenflowers

[SapphireDreams 71]

So, I still haven't received any approvals for EAD or AOS yet, but I'm wondering... in order to get my EI payments started will I need to send them a copy of the actual card or will they accept a copy of the approval notice? There seems to be quite a lengthy delay in the actual cards being sent to people, so I'm feeling like on top of everything else I'll have to wait another month after my approval before I actually get a card in the mail. If that's the case, I need to try to plan for this delay since my husband still hasn't found a job and his unemployment runs out soon...

edited to clarify: by 'cards' I mean the AOS green card or the EAD card... not the little 'cards' we fill out and send back to EI. lol

They need to see a copy of the actual card. Unfortunately.

[ashenflowers 5]

They need to see a copy of the actual card. Unfortunately.

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[Danu 19]

Ugh this is really bothering me. I havent gotten my EI cards in a bit now which is really wierd and any time I call I can't get ahold of anyone. I've left a message but no one has called me back yet and this morning when I try to call I can't even leave another message as their voice box is full!

[lgg 2]

Hi Danu...

I find that they are the WORST at sending out those damn cards! It's so rare that i get them without calling first or soemthing. Most times, I've ahd to fill out my cards over the phone. Call Donna at the out of state claims office number and she'll do it for you. I find that she's not so good at getting stuff done, I have found a woman named Patty is awesome. She's on vacation though til the end of the month. But i you can reach patty, do so, she's way better and getting it all done and stuff.

Good luck.

Ugh this is really bothering me. I havent gotten my EI cards in a bit now which is really wierd and any time I call I can't get ahold of anyone. I've left a message but no one has called me back yet and this morning when I try to call I can't even leave another message as their voice box is full!

[Danu 19]

Hi Danu...

I find that they are the WORST at sending out those damn cards! It's so rare that i get them without calling first or soemthing. Most times, I've ahd to fill out my cards over the phone. Call Donna at the out of state claims office number and she'll do it for you. I find that she's not so good at getting stuff done, I have found a woman named Patty is awesome. She's on vacation though til the end of the month. But i you can reach patty, do so, she's way better and getting it all done and stuff.

Good luck.

Thanks Lgg, I just finally got through. Apparently whoever I talked to the last time I called to get a fax # didn't put any notes or requests to have my cards send out again and they were returned so they put a fail to report on my account. Now I have to email them to beg that they pay me. *sigh*

[lgg 2]

I replied in the vent thread but I will here too... I NEVER let them not pay me every two weeks. If cards or updates are missing, I call and get them to straighten it out. I mean, I/you/we have paid into this and I think that they should be sending you your money. Like I said in the vent thread, I call them to ensure that my payments go through every two weeks. I'm polite and such and am always told, oh yes, call us if you don't get your stuff or get paid and whatnot .So... I do.

Hope it works out. PM me if you need.

Thanks Lgg, I just finally got through. Apparently whoever I talked to the last time I called to get a fax # didn't put any notes or requests to have my cards send out again and they were returned so they put a fail to report on my account. Now I have to email them to beg that they pay me. *sigh*

[Wishing 1]

Hello!

Can't seem to find this information through searching, this thread is just too big! I am currently self-employed and not paying into EI benefits. I did previously...can I still collect EI when I leave Canada!?

[The_Dude 1,142]

How long does it take to evaluate a case? Mel applied for EI over 2 months ago and received some paperwork and we sent back the requested info and a copy of her greencard. We still have not heard back anything in over 2 months. I keep telling her to call, but she tells me that it's done all online and we just have to wait. So I guess my question is, is 2 months a typical timeframe for them to decide on someone's claim? Is it all done online, or can you call a number to inquire about your status to get better information?