The Canuck EI Thread

[Toastburglar 0]

If I'm on EI in Canada and I sneak down to Florida for a couple weeks to see my hubby, do you think the government will catch on? And if I do get in trouble will it affect my immigration (we're still waiting for case completion with NVC)?

I know you guys can't really say for sure, but I'd still like to hear some opinions

Sorry if it's a bit off topic for this forum

[Earmuffs 1]

doubt they will know.. I was on it and went to Toronto for a bit.. I also had a friend go to spain for a month and he filed the card online.

[Flames9_RN 358]

If they do, well, it wont be a happy ending!!! Always best to tell the truth!!

[Emancipation 2]

If they do, well, it wont be a happy ending!!! Always best to tell the truth!!

I'm with Flames on this one.. might as well tell the truth.. saves worry and paying back the CDN gov!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I'm sure if you did get caught, they would deduct more $$$ than the time you were away!! What are the chances of getting caught?? who knows, probably slim.

[Emancipation 2]

Anyone know what happens if you have an open claim in Canada - and then get laid off in the US? Could you technically get EI again ?

[misa 2]

Argh! You didn't get laid off did you? Have you still been sending in your cards or did they stop that when you got a job? I guess it depends on whether they actually closed your claim or not. A call to the office is in order I think. *hugs*

On my note, I think they are closing my claim because I think I make too much with self-employment (which I declare to them on each set of cards). After I sent in my last set of cards my online message changed to that they have new information and that they are going to make a decision. Bear in mind that I have not received any money from them as I've been self-employed since I got my EAD. I wonder if I should just call/write them to close my claim or wait for the denial.

[Emancipation 2]

Argh! You didn't get laid off did you? Have you still been sending in your cards or did they stop that when you got a job? I guess it depends on whether they actually closed your claim or not. A call to the office is in order I think. *hugs*

On my note, I think they are closing my claim because I think I make too much with self-employment (which I declare to them on each set of cards). After I sent in my last set of cards my online message changed to that they have new information and that they are going to make a decision. Bear in mind that I have not received any money from them as I've been self-employed since I got my EAD. I wonder if I should just call/write them to close my claim or wait for the denial.

I'm about to be me thinks.. it's just a matter of when.. long story..

I did tell them to stop sending cards.. cause i had a job.. but i didn't tell them to close my claim..

I will give 'em a call see awhat's up.. Hubby says that i'm elligible for UI here in the State of CT cause my employer has been paying in.. i hope that's true!!

SUCKY on your claim... i wouldn't close it.. who knows but you could have a week or somethign where you need it? Speaking from my experience here..

[misa 2]

I'm about to be me thinks.. it's just a matter of when.. long story..

I did tell them to stop sending cards.. cause i had a job.. but i didn't tell them to close my claim..

I will give 'em a call see awhat's up.. Hubby says that i'm elligible for UI here in the State of CT cause my employer has been paying in.. i hope that's true!!

SUCKY on your claim... i wouldn't close it.. who knows but you could have a week or somethign where you need it? Speaking from my experience here..

It's possible that they closed the claim when you told them to stop sending cards. I think check into what you get through the State of CT first and take that over EI (since they tax you so much on out of country payments).

Yeah, maybe I"ll just wait to see what their "decision" is. I really think they're just going to close it.

Hopefully you'll get this all sorted out soon! *hugs*

[Emancipation 2]

I'm about to be me thinks.. it's just a matter of when.. long story..

I did tell them to stop sending cards.. cause i had a job.. but i didn't tell them to close my claim..

I will give 'em a call see awhat's up.. Hubby says that i'm elligible for UI here in the State of CT cause my employer has been paying in.. i hope that's true!!

SUCKY on your claim... i wouldn't close it.. who knows but you could have a week or somethign where you need it? Speaking from my experience here..

It's possible that they closed the claim when you told them to stop sending cards. I think check into what you get through the State of CT first and take that over EI (since they tax you so much on out of country payments).

Yeah, maybe I"ll just wait to see what their "decision" is. I really think they're just going to close it.

Hopefully you'll get this all sorted out soon! *hugs*

I have a crazy peace in this all.. even with the uncertanty that both my hubby & I work togther same place, same fate.. it will work out.. just difficult with the holidays coming.. perhaps they will be a wee bit delayed this year

[misa 2]

Hoping for the best for you and your husband! <3

[Emancipation 2]

Hoping for the best for you and your husband! <3

Thanks Misa!!! It will work out.. we're together.. that's the main thing.. i can face almost anything with him there with me

[Earmuffs 1]

man after making a lot of money each month to getting EI is really disappointing.

I dont know how people can work for minimum wage.

[L_n_O 3]

Just called the 1-877-486-1650 number to officially file! But I got a voicemail asking for my name, SIN # and phone number...

So I left that but thought it weird that I didn't get to talk to a rep.................................

[Mephys 2]

Just called the 1-877-486-1650 number to officially file! But I got a voicemail asking for my name, SIN # and phone number...

So I left that but thought it weird that I didn't get to talk to a rep.................................

It is normal. They are very busy, but they always call you back the next day!

And I would suggest you, I filed on the internet, and it worked very good. It's a long form that takes about 30 min I would say to fill. Not sure if you can do this over the phone, I usually called them when they were receiving my cards too late to fill them over the phone....

But to start your claim it takes more time.