The Canuck EI Thread

[Flames9_RN 358]

Hey guys, I had no idea that we canucks could do this! I moved at the end of September, and we got married November 2nd. Am I too late to apply? I worked until the week before I moved (in Canada).

Mark

Doesn't hurt to try!! And as a k1--its not as if you can collect it right now anyway--until u get ur EAD!! All they can do is say no---and even then u can redress it!!

[MarkYYC 0]

You can redress it? What does that mean?

[Flames9_RN 358]

You can redress it? What does that mean?

If they initailly deny you.....you can appeal it.

[JustBreathe 22]

i came to the USA in Sept, applied in like October and was never "formally" denied. They still send me the reports every week, but I get a zero payment. I have not got my EAD yet. I have no idea what is going on. I sent them a copy of the EAD application. They told me they would let me know by Dec 22nd what was going on and I have heard nothing. I find it very confusing.

[Flames9_RN 358]

as a K1--you can NOT get EI until you can legally work---Just applying does not count, you have to be APPROVED for the EAD. 1 benefit of the CR-1/Ir-1, is that 1 can legally work right away.

[makp715 0]

I am confused. Can my husband get EI after we move? We will be moving to the US, I am being laid off from work and seeking new employment in the US he will be quitting his job to follow my new job.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I am confused. Can my husband get EI after we move? We will be moving to the US, I am being laid off from work and seeking new employment in the US he will be quitting his job to follow my new job.

Depends:

Is he the Cdn citizen? Will he have enough qualifying work hours to claim EI? You say husband, so I'm guessing a cr-1/ir-1 and if thats the case he could get Cdn Ei right from the start (k1'ers have to wait until they get work authorization)

[chloesands 1]

Hey everyone! So I was approved on Thursday. How do I get a waybill? My passport and visa is going to Regina loonies branch but how do I get a waybill and know when to pick it up?

Thanx!

[Sweetmelissa 82]

as a K1--you can NOT get EI until you can legally work---Just applying does not count, you have to be APPROVED for the EAD. 1 benefit of the CR-1/Ir-1, is that 1 can legally work right away.

Will a K1 receive EI after EAD is approved (after 3 months or whatever)? Or how does this all work for a Canadian moving to the USA on a fiance VISA? I honestly didn't even know this was an option until browsing these forums.

I am planning on moving this summer - I am a teacher here in Canada.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Will a K1 receive EI after EAD is approved (after 3 months or whatever)? Or how does this all work for a Canadian moving to the USA on a fiance VISA? I honestly didn't even know this was an option until browsing these forums.

I am planning on moving this summer - I am a teacher here in Canada.

Go back a few pages and read and u will find more info. Yes a k1 will get Ei once they get their EAD! One still has to apply ASAP once they are in the USA, but won't receive any $$$ until they get Work authorization

Edited March 4, 2014 by Flames9_RN

[kc247 22]

I am a bit confused about this.. I did the online application for EI yesterday. I don't have my ROE from my last job yet, they told me I had to get it online. I went on the service Canada site and tried to make a my service canada account, & it said I needed some sort of code to make an account, which I don't have, then I read some more and it seemed like I got a code...after I apply for EI? So I did the application & for the ROE section I said I would add it later. I haven't received any sort of email from them with any code? Or any confirmation they got my application? Do I just wait?

[gwenstar 66]

I literally just thought about this today....I am stoked to find this thread!!! Thanks everyone

[NikLR 13,227]

I am a bit confused about this.. I did the online application for EI yesterday. I don't have my ROE from my last job yet, they told me I had to get it online. I went on the service Canada site and tried to make a my service canada account, & it said I needed some sort of code to make an account, which I don't have, then I read some more and it seemed like I got a code...after I apply for EI? So I did the application & for the ROE section I said I would add it later. I haven't received any sort of email from them with any code? Or any confirmation they got my application? Do I just wait?

Just wait until they mail you. If you're out of country you can't do anything via email or the website except find out when you'll be paid (and eventually getting your T4E for taxes.) You'll end up calling a number, leaving a message, and they will call you back to get your statements (or you can mail them but that takes longer.) They will have the ROE since they can grab it online.

Also because you're K1 you'll have to fax or mail them a copy of your EAD once you get it to start getting payments. I suggest faxing if you can. You can use Hello Fax with Google mail for free.

[CDNme 11]

My experience with EI

- Entered the US 12/26/13

- Both my jobs were terminating my employment Jan/17/14

- I applied online the third week in January & contacted the Interstate Claims number (left a message and was called later that day) to make sure they received my ROEs and knew I was K1 applicant. The guy on the line told me they hadn't received my ROEs yet, and that if I receive copies, that I should fax it to them. He also said they would mail out a Out-of-Country Questionnaire that I needed to complete and return within 10 business day

- Received Questionnaire 2/10

- I received typical EI stubs via snail mail to fill out. I never did (didn't make sense to as I still don't have EAD and cannot receive benefit anyway)

- Mess up with BOTH of my jobs. They BOTH did not terminate my employment until mid-February. One corrected my termination date to 1/17 (as requested) and the other put my termination date as my last day worked which was 12/22/13. Both just listed my reason for leaving as "Quit".

- I returned the questionnaire, along with requested proof of legal entry/presence in the US on 3/5... clearly not within 10 business days. I contacted the Interstate Claims office (again, left a message and they called me back) to confirm they received it & if my claim was still a-ok. The lady was great and got up to go get the fax while I was on hold - then she said yea, everything looked fine with my claim (didn't say anything about taking so long to get my ROEs/Questionnaire). She then said when I receive my EAD, to fax over a copy (along with a copy of our marriage certificate as my EAD will have my married name) and that should complete the claim.

Now I wait... should be another 6-8weeks for my EAD. I mean, I suppose the claim could be rejected (not sure why it would). Sounds like the most important part of the process is to make sure to start a claim (whether online or otherwise) right after you terminate your employment. Timing after that doesn't really matter.

Although, the first gentleman explained to me that the max benefit out-of-country Canadians can receive is 9, instead of 12 months. And that you can only collect for the 12 months immediately following your EI claim date. So, as far as I understood... Because I claimed in Jan/14, but I won't get my EAD until (likely) May/14, I may not get all 9 months as my 12 month window will expire before the end of my benefits. This is incentive to file your AOS (for K1ers) very soon after you enter/marry or you may lose out on some EI time.

So far... rather smooth with EI.

[kc247 22]

Just wait until they mail you. If you're out of country you can't do anything via email or the website except find out when you'll be paid (and eventually getting your T4E for taxes.) You'll end up calling a number, leaving a message, and they will call you back to get your statements (or you can mail them but that takes longer.) They will have the ROE since they can grab it online.

Also because you're K1 you'll have to fax or mail them a copy of your EAD once you get it to start getting payments. I suggest faxing if you can. You can use Hello Fax with Google mail for free.

Thanks! I worked another job last year and have my ROE at home, I can get my parents to scan it and send it to me, or mail it to me. How do I get that to EI? Or should I just wait to do anything until they mail me?

Thanks for the help!