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Can I apply for EI?

rjoy

Star Member
Dec 16, 2019
50
2
Hi,

I am wondering if it is possible to apply for EI without proof of immigration status or work permit?

My PR application is at the over halfway mark, and im still waiting for my status to be restored to visitor (i missed getting the implied status).

My T4 says i paid into EI premiums, so I'm wondering if i could still apply for EI without proof of status..... If not, then any other government aid?

Any advice hugely appreciated thanks!
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,538
20,358
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hi,

I am wondering if it is possible to apply for EI without proof of immigration status or work permit?

My PR application is at the over halfway mark, and im still waiting for my status to be restored to visitor (i missed getting the implied status).

My T4 says i paid into EI premiums, so I'm wondering if i could still apply for EI without proof of status..... If not, then any other government aid?

Any advice hugely appreciated thanks!
You must be holding a valid work permit to qualify for EI. So you don't qualify for that unfortunately. Welfare / social assistance also isn't an option of you either given your status.

CERB might be an option if you have earned at least $5,000 in Canada within the last 12 months. However not entirely clear yet if that will be an option for you since the rules haven't been announced yet.

Generally speaking, benefits are reserved for Canadian citizens and PRs, and those on work permits. Generally speaking you do not qualify if you are out of status or here with visitor status.
 
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winev

Star Member
Nov 29, 2017
81
4
Category........
CEC
AOR Received.
02-06-2020
Hi there,

Is it okay to apply for EI even though my application for PR is under processing?
Thank you and hoping to hear back from you.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,538
20,358
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hi there,

Is it okay to apply for EI even though my application for PR is under processing?
Thank you and hoping to hear back from you.
Yes.