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Amanuelk

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Hi everyone, I came to Canada by the private sponsored 6 months ago. And the sponsor of mine has responsible for one year. But unfortunately i lost my job.
But at this time can i apply EI or CERB?
I am afraid of getting my sponsor into trouble?
Thank you!
 

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Hi everyone, I came to Canada by the private sponsored 6 months ago. And the sponsor of mine has responsible for one year. But unfortunately i lost my job.
But at this time can i apply EI or CERB?
I am afraid of getting my sponsor into trouble?
Thank you!
I believe you are fine applying for EI. You just can't apply for welfare / social assistance.
 

Copingwithlife

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Jul 29, 2018
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Hi everyone, I came to Canada by the private sponsored 6 months ago. And the sponsor of mine has responsible for one year. But unfortunately i lost my job.
But at this time can i apply EI or CERB?
I am afraid of getting my sponsor into trouble?
Thank you!
You can apply for EI if you have worked enough insurable hours in the area of the country you live in . If you have , yes, if not , you won’t qualify
Same as with CERB, if you qualify yes, if not , no
 

Amanuelk

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Apr 6, 2020
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You can apply for EI if you have worked enough insurable hours in the area of the country you live in . If you have , yes, if not , you won’t qualify
Same as with CERB, if you qualify yes, if not , no
Thanks you!
I have worked 603 hours and living in Kitchener,ON
 

Copingwithlife

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Jul 29, 2018
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Thanks you!
I have worked 603 hours and living in Kitchener,ON
Based upon the information you gave. I pulled up the EI information for a postal code in Kitchener On. You require 700 hours
I’d still apply , let the system either auto approve or not
How much money have you made in the last year? Going back 12 months from now, or calendar year 2019 ?
TerritoryEconomic Region CodeEconomic Region Name Footnote 1Unemployment Rate Footnote 2Footnote 3Footnote 4Number of Insured Hours Required to Qualify for Regular BenefitsMinimum Number of Weeks Payable for Regular BenefitsMaximum Number of Weeks Payable for Regular BenefitsFootnote 5Number of Best Weeks Required for Benefit Calculation
Ontario33Kitchener (map)5.6700143622
 
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Amanuelk

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Apr 6, 2020
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Thanks,I really appreciate you
What about if i apply at canada emergency response benefit(CERB) do you think there a problem with the sponsor of mine at this time
 

Copingwithlife

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Jul 29, 2018
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Thanks,I really appreciate you
What about if i apply at canada emergency response benefit(CERB) do you think there a problem with the sponsor of mine at this time
I don’t believe CERB is welfare /social assistance. It’s for individuals who’ve lost their employment due to Covid . However it’s based upon income earned in the last 12 months, or 2019
Minimum needed is $5k
If you don’t qualify for either , then you’d need to approach your sponsor and have a talk
 
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Superking13

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Apr 7, 2020
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Hello folks,
Hope all well. Just checking if I am getting CERB this your, would I eligible to spondor my spouse next year ? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Kind regards SC
 

canuck78

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There are still jobs out there so depending on your financial position people mat want to consider working if they can find the work. These government programs will not cover most people’s expenses.