The Canuck EI Thread

[Flames9_RN 358]

before you get EI? No. But after you move you have to report how many hours and how much money you are making so it's possible that you end up working too much to get EI.

Looking at their timeline....I think they are still in Canada....

[LiliBurd 85]

before you get EI? No. But after you move you have to report how many hours and how much money you are making so it's possible that you end up working too much to get EI.

Thank you. Yeah I meant while still living in Canada. I was just wondering if things would be more complicated with ROE from 2 employers... You never really know with the government lol

[NikLR 13,227]

Looking at their timeline....I think they are still in Canada....

Make me work? It's Friday!

[LiliBurd 85]

Make me work? It's Friday!

LOL Happy Friday!!! Tomorrow I fly to go see my fiance and finalize our I-129F!!

[rshree 16]

People who had received complete EI, I mean who didn't join a job till the entire claim period: For how many weeks in total did you get EI?

For me it says Total weeks of entitlement = 36 weeks.

what does that mean?

[kc247 22]

People who had received complete EI, I mean who didn't join a job till the entire claim period: For how many weeks in total did you get EI?

For me it says Total weeks of entitlement = 36 weeks.

what does that mean?

I believe that means 36 weeks is the max you can get.

I am still receiving it even though I am working (my job isn't quite full time though), I just report the amount of hours & total amount of money I earned. But I get much less than I started out with before I got a job. It still helps though. I think for everyone it is different the amount of weeks you get. I think I was approved for 38, but it all depends on how long you've worked and how much you earned I think.

[Sylea 30]

So I've got everything cleared with work to give my notice Dec 15th and my ROE will be filed by my employer on the 19th. I plan to submit my EI application on Dec 22.

Curious about one thing - my boss has said she's reviewed the 'reasons for quitting' on the ROE and is going to choose "Moving from Area" as it seemed to be the only one that made sense. The only other option was "Personal Reasons" but there was no where to put an explanation.

"Moving from Area" sounds about right to me, but I just wanted to get some feedback on this. The info on the Service Canada site seems designed to make people like me fret about not being eligible to receive benefits because of moving to live with my spouse.

I know it'll probably be fine, but would appreciate some reassurance from those of you that have been through the process with no issue. I've been with my employer 28 years!!

My other question is about sending EI proof of my eligibility to work in the US once I've submitted my application - can I scan and PDF a copy of the stamp in my passport?? Or copy and fax or mail? Is it not the proof that I am eligible to work once CBP has put my Alien Reg number and stamp in my passport? Am I still waiting for a separate physical green card once I arrive in the US??

Thanks for any info!

Peace all.

Edited October 11, 2014 by Sylea

[kc247 22]

So I've got everything cleared with work to give my notice Dec 15th and my ROE will be filed by my employer on the 19th. I plan to submit my EI application on Dec 22.

Curious about one thing - my boss has said she's reviewed the 'reasons for quitting' on the ROE and is going to choose "Moving from Area" as it seemed to be the only one that made sense. The only other option was "Personal Reasons" but there was no where to put an explanation.

"Moving from Area" sounds about right to me, but I just wanted to get some feedback on this. The info on the Service Canada site seems designed to make people like me fret about not being eligible to receive benefits because of moving to live with my spouse.

I know it'll probably be fine, but would appreciate some reassurance from those of you that have been through the process with no issue. I've been with my employer 28 years!!

My other question is about sending EI proof of my eligibility to work in the US once I've submitted my application - can I scan and PDF a copy of the stamp in my passport?? Or copy and fax or mail? Is it not the proof that I am eligible to work once CBP has put my Alien Reg number and stamp in my passport? Am I still waiting for a separate physical green card once I arrive in the US??

Thanks for any info!

Peace all.

They chose 'quit' on my ROE and I had no problems with EI.

[Flames9_RN 358]

They didnt write anything on my ROE as I recall-----I just included a short note I was moving to reside with spouse in the USA..and yes as part of the process I recall sending in a scanned picture of the I-551 (the visa in ur cdn pasport) As well included a short note stating that Cr-1 (IR-1) are eligible to work in the USA right away

[Sylea 30]

They didnt write anything on my ROE as I recall-----I just included a short note I was moving to reside with spouse in the USA..and yes as part of the process I recall sending in a scanned picture of the I-551 (the visa in ur cdn pasport) As well included a short note stating that Cr-1 (IR-1) are eligible to work in the USA right away

Thanks - the ROE's are all electronic now, so my boss HAS to choose a reason. I think moving from area should be fine.

Does anyone know if I can fax in a copy of passport showing my temp green card so as not delay my claim??

[NikLR 13,227]

Thanks - the ROE's are all electronic now, so my boss HAS to choose a reason. I think moving from area should be fine.

Does anyone know if I can fax in a copy of passport showing my temp green card so as not delay my claim??

Once the international office has your claim, they will contact you about your information and ask for your green card. You can fax the temporary one.

[Lakehouse 293]

So I've got everything cleared with work to give my notice Dec 15th and my ROE will be filed by my employer on the 19th. I plan to submit my EI application on Dec 22.

Curious about one thing - my boss has said she's reviewed the 'reasons for quitting' on the ROE and is going to choose "Moving from Area" as it seemed to be the only one that made sense. The only other option was "Personal Reasons" but there was no where to put an explanation.

"Moving from Area" sounds about right to me, but I just wanted to get some feedback on this. The info on the Service Canada site seems designed to make people like me fret about not being eligible to receive benefits because of moving to live with my spouse.

I know it'll probably be fine, but would appreciate some reassurance from those of you that have been through the process with no issue. I've been with my employer 28 years!!

My other question is about sending EI proof of my eligibility to work in the US once I've submitted my application - can I scan and PDF a copy of the stamp in my passport?? Or copy and fax or mail? Is it not the proof that I am eligible to work once CBP has put my Alien Reg number and stamp in my passport? Am I still waiting for a separate physical green card once I arrive in the US??

Thanks for any info!

Peace all.

EI sent me a package here in the US that I had to fill out which asked for a copy of my passport and my visa page or my green card. I copied and sent in the first 2 as I am awaiting my green card still... I called ELIS/USCIS regarding this at the 60 day post POE mark as recommended on the paperwork I received at the interview, and was told 'things were back-logged'.

They suggested I give it another month before calling about it again. I'm approaching that date in a week, so once I have the green card, EI wants me to fax them a copy, otherwise my EI benefits expire Dec 11th (the visa expiration date).

[Flames9_RN 358]

EI sent me a package here in the US that I had to fill out which asked for a copy of my passport and my visa page or my green card. I copied and sent in the first 2 as I am awaiting my green card still... I called ELIS/USCIS regarding this at the 60 day post POE mark as recommended on the paperwork I received at the interview, and was told 'things were back-logged'.

They suggested I give it another month before calling about it again. I'm approaching that date in a week, so once I have the green card, EI wants me to fax them a copy, otherwise my EI benefits expire Dec 11th (the visa expiration date).

you have ur greencard---the stamp..I551 acts as ur greencard...and should have copied it and fexed/emailed it in...... and you should have been collecting EI by now if u entered the USA on July 23....there is a 2 week period where 1 does not get benefits--that's like ur deductible

[Lakehouse 293]

Flames9_RN, on 16 Oct 2014 - 4:24 PM, said:

you have ur greencard---the stamp..I551 acts as ur greencard...and should have copied it and fexed/emailed it in...... and you should have been collecting EI by now if u entered the USA on July 23....there is a 2 week period where 1 does not get benefits--that's like ur deductible

I'm aware that my visa page in my passport acts as my green card... I was just stating that EI wants the actual green card copied when I have it, as the visa page has an expiration date upon which benefits would otherwise cease.

My EI payments are coming through

[Sylea 30]

I'm aware that my visa page in my passport acts as my green card... I was just stating that EI wants the actual green card copied when I have it, as the visa page has an expiration date upon which benefits would otherwise cease.

My EI payments are coming through

Ok phew! I was starting to get a little worried about this.

How long is the visa stamp in your passport good for? 5 or 6 months??

If we filed EP and stated that my green card was to mailed to my us address, do I still have to chase it once I'm there??

I'm really counting on being able to collect EI for a while at least.

(Lakehouse, I've yet to have a chance to reply to your email, was thrilled to read it all and promise I'll reply soon!)

Peace all.