The Canuck EI Thread

[canuckbos 10]

From what I was told, you cannot collect EI in the US until you have your Green Card and SSN in hand which makes you eligible to work in the US. The day you have those in hand you need to call EI and fax those documents to the EI office that handles US residents only. Once you get everything to them, the EI $$ start coming. I found it faster to have them electronically put in the US bank account, snail mail was extremely slow. The you call every two weeks; leave them a voice message and they call you back very regularly, Brad was new when I was collecting and very polite and friendly.

[NikLR 13,227]

I don't need my green card. The stamped visa is the same thing, valid for a year. I can see having a SSN but I won't receive those by the 21st if I POE around the 15th

So from what I read I can apply, but i am not eligible to receive benefits until I have at least the SSN. But I need to apply within that first 4 weeks. I just need to know if they judge the 4 weeks from my last pay cheque or from my last actual working day.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

Quick question.

Should I apply from within Canada or wait until I'm in the USA?

Last day of work is the 24th. Last pay cheque from them will be the 30th. Interview is the 3rd, passport back by the 7th, I hope and moving by the 10th or so. I have to get an inspection done on my appt before I go otherwise I don't get my damage deposit back. They way I see, from last day of work to 4 weeks after is the 21st.

So I should have until the 21st to apply for EI? Or would be be counted from my last pay cheque? I would think that would probably when they'll send the ROE. I know my ROE from Zellers is in there electronically,

I was trying to figure out hours and I haven't not been working from April 2006 to now. I'd assume I'd get the full benefits and time. I'm just unsure how much the benefits will be.

You do have 4 weeks to apply as from your last day worked, not your last paycheque. I was told it's best to apply as soon as you're eligible to apply and as long as your ROE is done electronically, you don't have to send any paper copy to EI. I was told once I get my EAD, I just have to fax it to them and I'm good. Apply for your AOS/EAD etc as SOON as you can after you get married.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

You do have 4 weeks to apply as from your last day worked, not your last paycheque. I was told it's best to apply as soon as you're eligible to apply and as long as your ROE is done electronically, you don't have to send any paper copy to EI. I was told once I get my EAD, I just have to fax it to them and I'm good. Apply for your AOS/EAD etc as SOON as you can after you get married.

I should also add to my post as NickiR was wondering, EI told me that I would be receiving the maximum allowable which will be 700 something AFTER the tax they take off and that is every two weeks. Much better than a kick in the pants!

[NikLR 13,227]

You do have 4 weeks to apply as from your last day worked, not your last paycheque. I was told it's best to apply as soon as you're eligible to apply and as long as your ROE is done electronically, you don't have to send any paper copy to EI. I was told once I get my EAD, I just have to fax it to them and I'm good. Apply for your AOS/EAD etc as SOON as you can after you get married.

LOL I am married.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

LOL I am married.

Ok, sorry about that. I have a hard time seeing beyond my own situation sometimes As long as you have your EAD you're good then!

[NikLR 13,227]

Ok, sorry about that. I have a hard time seeing beyond my own situation sometimes As long as you have your EAD you're good then!

Lol yer funny! CR1 do not get EAD because we get a green card upon entry.

[Cougs 0]

Hello Everyone!

First I would like to say thank you all for posting your experiences on here. I have already learned a ton of information reading all your posts in the last few months!

I have a few questions to start if I may?

My wife and I got married in the US 7 years ago this October and she came to Canada and is now is a PR here. We live very close to the border (Niagara) and to start would ideally like to live in the US legally and commute to work here in Canada. Eventually, we would both like to work in the states and move further south.

Has anyone been through this type of process?

My idea was process the I-130 to the Chicago Lock box and follow the steps I found here: http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/visas/visas/immigrant-visas/processing-in-canada.html

But my concern, from what I read the process described above by most of you is that when we go through the process for the green card we should be making it clear we intend on moving to the US immediately upon process.

Any ideas folks?

Thank you again!

[Cougs 0]

Hello Everyone!

First I would like to say thank you all for posting your experiences on here. I have already learned a ton of information reading all your posts in the last few months!

I have a few questions to start if I may?

My wife and I got married in the US 7 years ago this October and she came to Canada and is now is a PR here. We live very close to the border (Niagara) and to start would ideally like to live in the US legally and commute to work here in Canada. Eventually, we would both like to work in the states and move further south.

Has anyone been through this type of process?

My idea was process the I-130 to the Chicago Lock box and follow the steps I found here: http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/visas/visas/immigrant-visas/processing-in-canada.html

But my concern, from what I read the process described above by most of you is that when we go through the process for the green card we should be making it clear we intend on moving to the US immediately upon process.

Any ideas folks?

Thank you again!

- An chance anyone has any information? Thank you!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Hi--your posting in the wrong forum--thus no replies--maybe a mod can move it. Welcome to VJ

[NikLR 13,227]

Hrm so my current job is giving me a paper roe. I'm gonna talk to them since my last pay day is the 30th but I don't leave Canada to close to the 15th of June so I hope they can just hold it there and I can go pick it up vs waiting for it to be mailed. That way I can turn it into service Canada here vs mailing it again.

[Cougs 0]

Hi--your posting in the wrong forum--thus no replies--maybe a mod can move it. Welcome to VJ

Thank you for the reply and the welcome.

I reposted it in the Canada Immigration & K1 Guide for Montreal as well, with no luck.

Could you tell me where I should post it and I will gladly do so?

Thank you!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Thank you for the reply and the welcome.

I reposted it in the Canada Immigration & K1 Guide for Montreal as well, with no luck.

Could you tell me where I should post it and I will gladly do so?

Thank you!

Since u are MARRIED--u can NOT do the k1, as it is a fiance visa. You need to post in the CR-1/IR-1 forum. Since ur married for 2 yrs or more--you will be going the IR-1 route--but its the same as the CR-1--just at the end she wil get a 10 yr greencard (vice a 2 yr green card for a cr-1) At the top of that forum--are GUIDES!!! It is in your best interest to read them, as they explain the process!! http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/110-ir-1-cr-1-spouse-visa-process-procedures/

No 1 cares more about ur situation, than YOU! read the guides,lol Best of luck

Edited May 15, 2013 by Flames9_RN

[Cougs 0]

Since u are MARRIED--u can NOT do the k1, as it is a fiance visa. You need to post in the CR-1/IR-1 forum. Since ur married for 2 yrs or more--you will be going the IR-1 route--but its the same as the CR-1--just at the end she wil get a 10 yr greencard (vice a 2 yr green card for a cr-1) At the top of that forum--are GUIDES!!! It is in your best interest to read them, as they explain the process!! http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/110-ir-1-cr-1-spouse-visa-process-procedures/

No 1 cares more about ur situation, than YOU! read the guides,lol Best of luck

Hello Flames,

Thank you for the information you provided. I had found the guide you provided before but was having a hard time trying to figure out which category I was. I have reread it and thank you again for the help.

Thank you.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Hello Flames,

Thank you for the information you provided. I had found the guide you provided before but was having a hard time trying to figure out which category I was. I have reread it and thank you again for the help.

Thank you.

And if you see anything that refers to DCF (direct consular filing) disregard that--as it is NO longer an option in Canada