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CanadaThe Canuck EI Thread

Question- Currently on trying to get EI (just started to apply, i work part time however i qualify for EI) planning on moving to the states with Fiance (k-1 visa) once I have my visa granted, can I still be on EI after I quit my part time job and leave canada?


1 has to LEGALLY be able to work in the USA. As a k1 you can NOT work legally until u get ur EAD! I would imagine you would have to Contact the EI people, and they wil stop paying u the EI $$$$$ until u get ur EAD! Always best to call them and find out the correct answer. Best of luck
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-10-09 20:38:00
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I personally have no clue how much is too soon. Just passing on what VJ member experienced.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-07-24 19:27:00
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Ah, thanks for the info. Even though it's free money I don't think I'm gonna worry about it because my fiance can take care of me on his income anyways, and I want to minimize the headaches this process gives me in the meantime.


free $$,lol Not really, been coming off your cheques. The govt is now just giving it back to you. As well they should take 25% off in taxes off the Ei amount. I just put it into retirement savings!! Its a very simple process.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-07-24 04:56:00
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Thanks, that helps :) I work exactly 38 hours a week, but at least I know that if I'm going to try and collect EI I don't have to worry about it right at this instant.


Even though as a K1 you can't collect it until u get ur EAD, one still has to apply for it as soon as possible before u leave canada. Well u can do it once u enter the USA too. As well, 1 does not want to quit their job too far in advance. 1 VJ member was denied EI because she quit too far in advance
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-07-23 16:50:00
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Not just because ur moving to the USA. You still have to have enough qualifying hours in Canada, and the amount u get is based on how much you made, etc! As a K1, you can't collect EI until ur legally able to work in the USA. Not sure what the maximum time is, back in 2005 it was arounf 38 weeks I think, but I believe it has been increased?????????
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-07-23 03:50:00
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Is it okay if they put "quit", are you still eligible if they put quit, even though you are relocating?



Its not the end of the world!lol They do not have to write anything. You can just attach a very short note stating you quit due to relocating to the USA
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-02-25 16:55:00
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I have been trying to skim through and find this answer... what is your employer supposed to mark on the ROE, so that you are eligible for unemployment? I have to give them an answer today.



They can write--relocating to USA to reside with spouse! It is not a must that they write it, mine did not, but surely doesnt hurt too!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-02-25 16:22:00
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I thought the Service Canada account was useless to those living outside Canada...guess not! Thank you flames!! You just made my week!!

When I logged on it said they are in the process of mailing the 2010 forms and you can choose to stop/start mailing.

Looks like we will be ready for our tax appointment on Monday!! woot!



Think the only time I have ever used that site was in The USA,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-02-03 12:34:00
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Anyone receive their T4e's yet?

I know they have until February 28th.... But would be nice to get them ASAP!!! So we can get taxes done...Hubby going TDY soooooon!!! I have everything else USA wise or else I'd be getting sOme companies fined! LoL!

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!



Back in 2005, I dont think I ever did get one mailed to me---it was online
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2011-02-03 07:23:00
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You dont need to go to the OLD EI page, lots of info on this topic, esp on the very 1st page (out of 53)
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-09-11 10:24:00
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the 25% tax is automatically deducted. Customhouse.com is a great free Money change service (now owned by Western Union)
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-07-15 06:40:00
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No, she should be calling!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-06-09 14:43:00
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My ROE said nothing with regards to moving to the USA! So it doesnt have to be a huge deal if they dont put anything there!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-05-18 14:42:00
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Is there a guide on filing for EI, or do I have to read through this whole thread? :)



pretty straight forward as a cr-1 as one is legally able to work right away. http://www.visajourn...ing_to_the_U.S.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-03-26 09:41:00
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http://travel.state....types_2991.html

http://travel.state....ary_1363.html#C scroll down to "Conditional residence (CR) visa"
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-03-05 19:03:00
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prob just checking to see if u got the cards and saying all is well, and go over the details
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-03-05 10:04:00
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At least you know they have u in the system and they have ur correct address.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-03-04 13:34:00
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No, it does not mean ur approved,lol At least it wasn't for me and a few others that were denied! It seems the sending of the cards is automatic then they review ur case, at least thats the way it was for me! i got the cards, then I got a letter or a call from them stating i was denied! I appealed and won!! But I was in the military and they stated I broke my contract--which i did--so they originally stated I wasn't eligible! But I appealed and won!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-03-04 08:12:00
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Yep, at 1 time some k1'ers lucked out. Cr-1/IR-1 are able to claim EI right away as they have work authorization from the start. Each vis comes with their + and -'s
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-03-03 11:18:00
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Yes, she should have applied for EI ASAP. Ur best bet is to contact them via phone and explain the situation, they may or may not be able to help you
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2010-01-12 11:15:00
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sent u a PM. U send ina copy of ur visa in ur passport! Too easy as a CR-1, as u can work right from day 1!!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-12-08 16:43:00
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if u get denied, yes u can appeal! they send u letter giving u the options. I belive they are (was back in 2005, so my memory isnt hat fresh!) 1) appeal to the judge in person. 2) attend via telephone or 3) send in a letter stating ur case! We sent in a 2 page letter! I was initially denied because I was in the Cdn Air force and they stated I broke my contract to get out, which i guess was true! But I did make attempts to get posted to DC and of course in my position/job there was no way at all to get posted here! What i found interesting was that the EI lady told me on the phone that the judge had denied my appeal,BUT she over rided him and approved me!! Now being initially denied as a k1 (without an EAD) isn't grounds to appeal ( I was cr-1) that is unless u can prove a k1 has a legal right to work in the USA without a EAD! Then again, I'm not lawyer,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-02 18:49:00
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QUOTE (minnew @ Nov 2 2009, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Flames9_RN @ Nov 2 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just because they send you report cards, does NOT mean you are approved and getting any $$$


Yes I knew that, my previous post said that I had already gotten the denial letter from EI.

I was initially denied, but appealed and won!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-02 17:23:00
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Just because they send you report cards, does NOT mean you are approved and getting any $$$
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-11-02 13:26:00
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QUOTE (Rhiann @ Oct 31 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was reading the first few pages, and it honestly seems kind of pointless to apply for EI.
Once I get my EAD I'm hoping to find a job within the first 2 weeks, and they stop giving money when you find a job, so it just seems silly to do all that work for not very much money.
Oh well, the thread's worth the read anyway.



Well if you dont apply right away (before u get the EAD) then for sure you will get no benefits,lol Once You get the EAD, then ur benefits will start! One has to apply for EI within a certain time frame of quitting ur job and moving to the USA.

Guess what adds to the confusion, is that in the past some K1 were able to get EI right away even without the EAD as Cdn officials dont know who can/can't work in the USA. Seems they have caught on that K1's cant work right away. If ur a CR-1, one would be elgible for EI right away, as a CR-1 can work right from the start.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-10-31 13:10:00
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President choice doesn't allow a USA address either! I have used my parents addy in Sk. since I have moved here with no problems!
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-10-19 09:20:00
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They always mail out the cards, no matter what, so getting the cards does not mean one is approved,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-07-14 12:20:00
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Not a question that is asked a lot on here. I belive I recall 1 other lady in a similar situation, and she was able to kee her Maternity benefits while in the USA. Not sure if ya can collect EI after that. Arent they similar programs?? Prob best to call the EI people and ask. And you may or may not get a correct response,lol but can't hurt to try that avenue first
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-07-03 13:55:00
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Business Building, Floor 2
1 North Front Street
Belleville, Ontario


on one of my letters from them it was addressed as:
Out of Canada Claims Unit 3503
1 north front street
PO box 4800
belleville ON
K8N 5E2
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-06-22 17:30:00
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Things are always changing,lol I belive one still has to file a claim for EI, even if they can't collect right away (k1, k3). I guess the frustrating thing for many, is that one gets a different response from different officials.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-05-27 06:10:00
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QUOTE (lgg @ May 25 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So does that mean people getting a CR-1 can't collect EI? That's not what I've heard...



QUOTE (flames9 @ May 7 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RYCK @ May 7 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According to my phone conversation with EI on tuesday .. I am work authorized as far as they are concerned i am a K-1 but i believe that comes from the type of visa you have and not the I-94 card .. every visa type comes with an I-94 it is a departure record and used to mark the day you have entered the USA with your visa i could be wrong but that is my understanding from talking to different sources ... but you can also make 5 different phone calls to the same place get 5 different people and recieve 5 different answers .. like the 2 i made to social security and 1 said i had to have an EAD to get my number and the other said i didn't....



no, cr-1, or ir-1 do not get an I-94 card--in case anyone is wondering,lol




No with a CR-1 its a very clear and cut--if ur elgible, you CAN collect EI right away as one can work right from the on start. (you don't need a EAD with cr-1 or ir-1)
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-05-25 16:31:00
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ya, even if one isnt "eligible" to work, I believe you have to start your EI claim within a certain time period---the sooner the better. And yes it may not make much financial sense to apply for an EAD right away, if it becomes invalid once you marry.

The EI system is a bit strange. I was initially denied, I appealed and the "judge" ruled against me, BUT the lady at EI said she over ruled him,lol Didnt make any sense to me, but I wasnt going to complain,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-05-22 10:38:00
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doesnt a k1 need a EAD to work??? http://www.visajourn...mp;page=compare looking at that chart, it says a K1 needs an EAD to work. And doesnt that initial EAD become invalid once u marry?? thus you get another EAD (eventually) with ur AOS stuff?? Im just asking,lol I think (and i'm probably wrong,lol) that k1'ers with no EAD and got EI were just very fortunate that the CDN EI people didnt know the rules. To get EI one has to be legally able to work.
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-05-22 10:18:00
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Well what the scoop with a k1 ( i was a cr-1) do you or do u not need a EAD to be legally able to work??? Just because others got EI without the EAD doesn't make it right, just means they were lucky and that Cdn officials didn't know the regulations. I'm just asking. As i know way back in 2004 when I went through the process (for cr-1) that everyone (k1)wanted to go through JFK to get thier EAD as many POE's didnt hand them out, thus with no EAD, they could not work. And to collect EI, one has to be legally able to work. I'm just asking,lol. And if one can prove that you don't need an EAD to work, then provide that info to the EI people
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-05-22 10:00:00
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QUOTE (ladygothic @ May 20 2009, 02:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, in a nut shell... I must have my employer state on my seperation forms as to why quit, not simple quit check box but quit to relecate with my fiance/spouse.

I have to have quit/moved to the USA and file within 4 weeks.Pending border stamp/papers.

Do I need a Cdn bank account to do this? I know this was discussed 20 pages and a year earlier but I'm on dial up and can't be rats assed to spend 4 hrs to forum search and hope someone can fast help info!?
Should I keep my cdn bank account open, minimual for such reasons?


it is not a MUST that ur employer write down that you are relocating to the USA to be with your spouse, it is beneficial though. I didnt have that on mine and al went well.

One doesn't want to quit their job too soon.

A cdn bank is nice, as then you can set up an account with Customhouse and transfer the money for FREE. Some have used TD, as they now have TD in the USA, but no clue on that, as I use Customhouse. I have kept open my Presidents Choice bank since I left in 2004, I keep very little in it. Plus I transfer $$ to it when I travel back to Canada, so it comes in handy! But look into TD and see how that works, many on VJ seem to like it too

Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-05-20 05:39:00
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QUOTE (RYCK @ May 7 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According to my phone conversation with EI on tuesday .. I am work authorized as far as they are concerned i am a K-1 but i believe that comes from the type of visa you have and not the I-94 card .. every visa type comes with an I-94 it is a departure record and used to mark the day you have entered the USA with your visa i could be wrong but that is my understanding from talking to different sources ... but you can also make 5 different phone calls to the same place get 5 different people and recieve 5 different answers .. like the 2 i made to social security and 1 said i had to have an EAD to get my number and the other said i didn't....



no, cr-1, or ir-1 do not get an I-94 card--in case anyone is wondering,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-05-07 22:27:00
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QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Apr 28 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flames9 @ Apr 28 2009, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the EI "world" is a bit different. Like i stated I had to appeal my case, and the lady I talked to said, my appeal had been denied, the "judge" stated that since I had a contract with the military and broke it, i wasn't entitled to EI, BUT she said she over ruled it, and I got my EI!! Wiered,but I wasn't going to complain. But honestly--as I wasn't a k1'ers, CAN a k1 LEGALLY work without an EAD??? If one can PROVE than you can legally work without an EAD,then you have a case to appeal. Just because other k1'ers have gotten it without an EAD, isnt factual proof. Maybe someone at EI actually looked into the case, as people were complaining (like k3'ers,lol) Best of luck


I know - that's the thing, of course we can't - no one gets a work authorization stamp at the border anymore....


have just read that some say you don't need the EAD to work as a k1????? I have no clue as i didnt go that route. But if one can prove that ya don't need that EAD, then one should have a case
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-04-28 14:57:00
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the EI "world" is a bit different. Like i stated I had to appeal my case, and the lady I talked to said, my appeal had been denied, the "judge" stated that since I had a contract with the military and broke it, i wasn't entitled to EI, BUT she said she over ruled it, and I got my EI!! Wiered,but I wasn't going to complain. But honestly--as I wasn't a k1'ers, CAN a k1 LEGALLY work without an EAD??? If one can PROVE than you can legally work without an EAD,then you have a case to appeal. Just because other k1'ers have gotten it without an EAD, isnt factual proof. Maybe someone at EI actually looked into the case, as people were complaining (like k3'ers,lol) Best of luck
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-04-28 14:14:00
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I appealed and won my appeal, but I was a cr-1, so was nothing to do with if i was able to work or not. I belive on the letter stating that you can appeal, they give you a deadline to appeal by. I'm still confused if a k1 can work right away or not, even on this board one gets conflicting answers, its appears it isnt a straight forward item, so one can see how it could confuse a cdn gov't office. And just because 1 has a SSN card, dosnt mean ur legal to work. Hope it works out
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-04-28 05:20:00
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Frm my reading on VJ, a K3 isnt technically allowed to work, as they require the EAD. And many k3'ers stated they were not able to get EI until they got that EAD. When in doubt, give the EI people a call, i found them super friendly back in 2005,lol
Flames9_RNMaleCanada2009-04-27 10:41:00