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Stuck in india, can i still apply for CERB?? as a work permit holder

Indian dentist1

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Hi, i am work permit holder stuck in india right now. I took vacation from job in last week of jan. I was supposed to join job in march but had to cancel flight because of shutdown. I meet all the other requirement of Cerb, not sure if i can apply? Please help
 
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Even i am also in same situation i would suggest to call cic directly and confirm
As i will be quarantine after i reach canada
 

Copingwithlife

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Hi, i am work permit holder stuck in india right now. I took vacation from job in last week of jan. I was supposed to join job in march but had to cancel flight because of shutdown. I meet all the other requirement of Cerb, not sure if i can apply? Please help
You don’t meet two of the requirements
- Be in Canada
- Lost job due to Covid

I’m confused where you mention you’re not to sure if you can apply
You’re not eligible
 

gagangaggu

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Sep 18, 2017
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Hi, i am work permit holder stuck in india right now. I took vacation from job in last week of jan. I was supposed to join job in march but had to cancel flight because of shutdown. I meet all the other requirement of Cerb, not sure if i can apply? Please help
You are eligible i call CRA yesterday they ask me its not your current status of residence
And yes you are stucked because of COVID-19 flights are not going. Thats why you are eligible and can apply.
If you need more clarification call CRA directly. +18009598281
Thanks
 
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Copingwithlife

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Prith321

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Hi, i am work permit holder stuck in india right now. I took vacation from job in last week of jan. I was supposed to join job in march but had to cancel flight because of shutdown. I meet all the other requirement of Cerb, not sure if i can apply? Please help
I am also in the same situation. Please let me know if we are eligible.
 

bongoman

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Hi, i am work permit holder stuck in india right now. I took vacation from job in last week of jan. I was supposed to join job in march but had to cancel flight because of shutdown. I meet all the other requirement of Cerb, not sure if i can apply? Please help
Being in india on vacation is not an issue if you meet the other requirements you are elligable, suggest you apply, let the government determine elligibility, they might ask you to pay it back eventually.
 

cindy10

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Apr 10, 2020
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Same situation.

I'm stuck in my hometown due to the flight cancellation, but I still have to pay my mortgage, condo fee, home and car insurance etc. So am I counted as a "resident" of Canada?
 

canuck78

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There really needs to be clarification about the word resident. Also there needs to be clarification of what would be considered job loss if you have been not working and abroad for months.
 
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