In Canada EI is Federally administered ....US it is State subject. So must adhere to the State laws. One major clause which throws us under the bus.....Are you available and willing to work in the state? Now this clause looks like has been interpreted in such a way .....if you are in Canada and out of visa.....apparently that availability is out question.
But looks like Canadians can still apply at Service Canada center. The website does say " You may be eligible".
Man.....what a shit show. Been through the 2008 recession, this one looks even bigger one.