The Canuck EI Thread

[vv84 0]

I'm absolutely FLOORED you can even get EI when moving to the states! Just a question what is EAD?

[NikLR 13,230]

Employment authorization document. If you are a k1, you need that to collect EI.

[vv84 0]

Employment authorization document. If you are a k1, you need that to collect EI.

Ah that's the "work permit" document you apply for at the same time as your greencard that takes 3 ish months right?

[NikLR 13,230]

Ah that's the "work permit" document you apply for at the same time as your greencard that takes 3 ish months right?

precisely

[vv84 0]

precisely

Awesome! THanks!

[JoTeller 1]

My last day of work will be Feb 3rd and plan to leave in the beginning or middle of March, when should i apply?

[NikLR 13,230]

Within 4 weeks of quitting.

You won't be able to receive any benefits until you get your EAD but you should apply within 4 weeks of your last day of work.

[a.ali28 1]

Within 4 weeks of quitting.

You won't be able to receive any benefits until you get your EAD but you should apply within 4 weeks of your last day of work.

What happens if you apply after the 4 weeks?

[NikLR 13,230]

Your benefits are less and it takes longer for them to kick in.

Edited December 22, 2016 by NikLR

[zilchfox 296]

Your benefits are less and it takes longer for them to kick in.

Additionally you'd want to fill out and fax an Antedate form to help make sure it's not counted as late, because why not? You got nothing to lose: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/fi-if/index.jsp?app=prfl&frm=ins2987〈=eng

I just filled out my application now because, well, I'm stupid and didn't do it a long time ago. I had to call my employer to let him know I put his name on the application because the transfer was a "maybe", and he let me know that there's a very low chance I'll be approved for EI as I wasn't sponsored but wished me good luck throughout the process. Is this true?

Edited December 22, 2016 by zilchfox

[NikLR 13,230]

What? Because you weren't sponsored? What was that supposed to mean?

[a.ali28 1]

I'd like to apply. I was suppose to move December 24 but my dad had a stroke so I had to change my travel plans. My last day of work was December 16th. I hope to leave to the states by January 10. I don't want to lose any benefits. Would I still be able to apply? What do I need to provide at this point other than my ROE?

[NikLR 13,230]

I'd like to apply. I was suppose to move December 24 but my dad had a stroke so I had to change my travel plans. My last day of work was December 16th. I hope to leave to the states by January 10. I don't want to lose any benefits. Would I still be able to apply? What do I need to provide at this point other than my ROE?

You can still apply. You can't provide anything extra until your EAD. Just make sure they know you're an international application because it's dealt with through a specific office.

[zilchfox 296]

What? Because you weren't sponsored? What was that supposed to mean?

Sorry, I meant to say wasn't sponsored through work.

[NikLR 13,230]

oh no... you're available for EI because you moved and your job wasn't available where you were moving for family.