The Canuck EI Thread

[NikLR 13,227]

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.

You are IR1/CR1. The only difference between the two is one is an immediate relative which grants a 10 yr green card to spouses who have been married 2 or more years upon entry and the other is a conditional relative 2 year green card that needs removal of conditions to be filed 90 days before the 2 year expiry date.

[scarlettfinne 0]

Just wanted to share my experience with EI since I moved to the USA for anyone who has any questions about the process of getting EI:

1) Came to the USA last August 24, 2012 on an IR1 Visa - temporary Green Card was stamped in my passport and I received my Social Security Number card a little over a week after arriving here.

2) Applied for EI online on August 25th.

3) A couple weeks later I received a letter and questionnaire from EI with instructions on next steps. Once I received my SSN, I faxed my ROE (stating 'Quit To Relocate To Be With Spouse in the USA' for reason for quitting my job), a copy of my SSN, green card, etc. to the EI Interstate Office in Kingston, ON.

4) On September 21, 2012 I called the EI Interstate office to find out if a decision was made and I was informed that I was approved for 36 weeks of EI benefits effective September 9th.

5) Received my 1st EI payment on September 24th, exactly 1 month after moving here.

All in all a very positive experience with EI. I had to call in every 2nd Friday (always called early in the morning), leave a message on their voicemail with my SIN, telephone # and message that I was calling in my 2-week report, and I usually received a call back by 2:00 p.m. I'd do my report over the phone and my money would be in my Canadian bank account by Tuesday.

[NikLR 13,227]

I had my ROE send to me and it was just "quit" written on it. there was an E but as it's a photocopy or print out and not the actual ROE, I can't see what E means. .... looked it up on an old one and it's just quit. I TOLD THEM i dunno how many times I needed it to say what I said!!

FFS

this better not screw me over.... if I have to I'll send a photocopy or email a scan of my visa in my passport to show why I quit.

[Flames9_RN 358]

My ROE from the Air Force didnt say anything on it, and it worked for me.

[NikLR 13,227]

mmk... I guess I will have to wait out the 28 days anyhow to get my access code. I wanted to update the banking information but can't without that code. When I filled out I put my US address so everything should be sent here I assume?

[scarlettfinne 0]

I think you'll still be approved with just 'Quit' on it. They should know the reason you quit is to move to be with your spouse. If they do deny it because of that reason (which I highly doubt will happen) you could appeal. You can always call them too to find out if you've been approved. I was getting anxious just waiting around wondering if I'd be approved and so I called them just over 3 weeks after I applied and they were able to tell me I was approved. Good luck!

[NikLR 13,227]

I think you'll still be approved with just 'Quit' on it. They should know the reason you quit is to move to be with your spouse. If they do deny it because of that reason (which I highly doubt will happen) you could appeal. You can always call them too to find out if you've been approved. I was getting anxious just waiting around wondering if I'd be approved and so I called them just over 3 weeks after I applied and they were able to tell me I was approved. Good luck!

I am hoping so because when you fill out the forms online you have to put previous addresses and I put down my US address even though I hadn't moved yet. I made sure to be descriptive when I put down quit to follow spouse. Technically I'm not following my spouse because he didn't move when I did, but I did to follow to where he was located...

I guess I shouldn't worry about it too much yet as it's only been a few weeks since I applied. I am just anxious, but also a little bored as I decided to stay home for the summer.

[NikLR 13,227]

Quick question!

On the form EI send me, It has the question: Have you applied for Permanent Residence (Green Card)?

Yes - I applied on ____ & will forward a copy as soon as possible

Yes - Copy attached. Valid ______ and Expires on ________

I know my endorsed visa acts as a Green card but I'm unsure of how to answer this question as I don't yet have my actual green card, but the date applied on doesn't really apply either unless you go from my POE date?

[Flames9_RN 358]

Coppy attached---the I-551 stamp in ur passport--with the ink stamp by the POE officer acts as your "green card" for lack of more legal terms. Copy(scan) and include that. And Prob should go from POE date as that was thew date it was endorsed and you moved to the USA and thats the date the "green card" going to expire on a few yrs down the road

[NikLR 13,227]

awesome thanks

[NikLR 13,227]

can they direct deposit into a US bank?

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

My EI agent told me they can't. He told me to hang on to my Canadian account.

[NikLR 13,227]

mmk well I talked to them, gave them my first report. Guy said that it was faster to do the calls vs mail in reports. I guess it's approved so they'll send me another letter with the information for me.

I gave them my RBC account so that I can transfer the money to US RBC..

[Flames9_RN 358]

I'm sure your approved..........In my case I did receive the IE cards, thought al was well...and they denied my application at first (I was in the Cdn Air force) they gave me some reason--I appealed and won

[Yssa3675 4]

hello everyone,

I came to US in K1 Visa on may 2. I know i am entitle for a EI. I quit my job on April 26. Can I still apply?