The Canuck EI Thread

[minnew 4]

Back in 2005, I dont think I ever did get one mailed to me---it was online

I thought the Service Canada account was useless to those living outside Canada...guess not! Thank you flames!! You just made my week!!

When I logged on it said they are in the process of mailing the 2010 forms and you can choose to stop/start mailing.

Looks like we will be ready for our tax appointment on Monday!! woot!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I thought the Service Canada account was useless to those living outside Canada...guess not! Thank you flames!! You just made my week!!

When I logged on it said they are in the process of mailing the 2010 forms and you can choose to stop/start mailing.

Looks like we will be ready for our tax appointment on Monday!! woot!

Think the only time I have ever used that site was in The USA,lol

[canok 0]

Think the only time I have ever used that site was in The USA,lol

I have been trying to skim through and find this answer... what is your employer supposed to mark on the ROE, so that you are eligible for unemployment? I have to give them an answer today.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I have been trying to skim through and find this answer... what is your employer supposed to mark on the ROE, so that you are eligible for unemployment? I have to give them an answer today.

They can write--relocating to USA to reside with spouse! It is not a must that they write it, mine did not, but surely doesnt hurt too!

[canok 0]

Is it okay if they put "quit", are you still eligible if they put quit, even though you are relocating?

[Flames9_RN 358]

Is it okay if they put "quit", are you still eligible if they put quit, even though you are relocating?

Its not the end of the world!lol They do not have to write anything. You can just attach a very short note stating you quit due to relocating to the USA

[CQ & CS 2]

Hi guys, got a question. I just got my EAD card last week while I was in Canada and now I'm back to US. So I'm ready to send out the copy of my EAD to Service Canada and start collecting EI. My question is the names are a bit different; for example,

Name on SIN: Mei Fong Chan (Legal name in Canada)

Name on ROE: Grace Mei Fong Chan (Grace is AKA name used on tax return, student loan, bank account etc)

Name on EAD: Grace C Brown (C is the inital of middle name which was added after married and Brown is the married last name)

I know it's a bit confusing so I'd like to know how to make it less confusing. Would sending marriage certificate and a letter with explanation help?

Thanks!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Hi guys, got a question. I just got my EAD card last week while I was in Canada and now I'm back to US. So I'm ready to send out the copy of my EAD to Service Canada and start collecting EI. My question is the names are a bit different; for example,

Name on SIN: Mei Fong Chan (Legal name in Canada)

Name on ROE: Grace Mei Fong Chan (Grace is AKA name used on tax return, student loan, bank account etc)

Name on EAD: Grace C Brown (C is the inital of middle name which was added after married and Brown is the married last name)

I know it's a bit confusing so I'd like to know how to make it less confusing. Would sending marriage certificate and a letter with explanation help?

Thanks!

Sure - can't hurt and it saves them having to ask you about it.

[CQ & CS 2]

Thanks! I faxed them over instead. How long do I have to wait to receive the first payment?! My wallet is shinking

[CQ & CS 2]

Yay!!!! I got my EI money in my bank account today. It's less than a month since I faxed them my EAD and marriage certificate. This is awesome!!! Thanks guys

[phel 3]

Anyone else having difficulty contacting the Out of State Claim Department???

I've been leaving messages for my case worker since Friday the 6th with no answer or callback and the general 877 number just rings and rings and then tells me the voice box is full.

I was due to receive a payment last week and my husband's job has just ended here. I'm starting to get a bit freaked out. Just wondering if I'm alone in this.

Thanks.

[CQ & CS 2]

I'm with you. I left couple messages but heard nothing back from them.

I need my report card to be sent again coz I was so dump that I forgot to put stamp on it and I have not received the return mail. I left two messages to the Out-of-country claim office but no respond from them at all.

[pocheros 101]

OKay, this is probably a big NOOB question, but I was unaware of it until looking at this thread...

Am I correct in understanding that you qualify for EI just because you're relocating to another country? My interview is really soon and I haven't even looked into any of this stuff. I just had no idea this was an option.

How long does the EI last for?

Edited July 23, 2011 by pocheros

[Flames9_RN 358]

Not just because ur moving to the USA. You still have to have enough qualifying hours in Canada, and the amount u get is based on how much you made, etc! As a K1, you can't collect EI until ur legally able to work in the USA. Not sure what the maximum time is, back in 2005 it was arounf 38 weeks I think, but I believe it has been increased?????????

[pocheros 101]

Not just because ur moving to the USA. You still have to have enough qualifying hours in Canada, and the amount u get is based on how much you made, etc! As a K1, you can't collect EI until ur legally able to work in the USA. Not sure what the maximum time is, back in 2005 it was arounf 38 weeks I think, but I believe it has been increased?????????

Thanks, that helps I work exactly 38 hours a week, but at least I know that if I'm going to try and collect EI I don't have to worry about it right at this instant.