Hi everyone, so it looks like international students are officially be able to apply for CERB if they meet all the other criteria. Has anyone applied yet or is planning to do so? I should be qualified but I am worried that it will -to some degree- impact my application for a PGWP or PR at some point.. I'm really hesitant on whether I should apply or not. Just want to see what other people are thinking/doing. Thank you!
CERB and International Student
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Hi again,
I have just confirmed that students are indeed eligible and I qualify based on the requirements. But I am about to start on a new job tomorrow. However, I am thinking of just declining the job since technically, they haven't paid me anything. And just continue getting CERB until we go back to normal. Can someone help me? Like any advice on what I should do?
I have just confirmed that students are indeed eligible and I qualify based on the requirements. But I am about to start on a new job tomorrow. However, I am thinking of just declining the job since technically, they haven't paid me anything. And just continue getting CERB until we go back to normal. Can someone help me? Like any advice on what I should do?
CERB requirement:
Who are or expect to be without employment or self-employment income for at least 14 consecutive days in the initial four-week period. For subsequent benefit periods, they expect to have no employment or self-employment income.
Given that you have a job, you don't actually meet the requirement.
But as he mentioned, would I be still eligible for subsequent periods? I haven't started but I already signed the contract and would be technically an employee. Would CRA know I got hired even if I back out now without receiving any income from the employer?
He'd be then declining a job, not losing a job . So according to the government they wouldn't be eligible.
Hi everyone
I m on implied status waiting for PGWP. am I eligible for CERB. My SIN expired and visa expired.
I m on implied status waiting for PGWP. am I eligible for CERB. My SIN expired and visa expired.
Yes you are if you meet the other requirements, even if you dont they will probably send you the money and might try to claim it back latter from you.
Hi, I am an international student and meet all other criteria for applying for CERB except that I have not earned CAD 5000 in the last 12 months. Do I still qualify? Please advise. Thanks
You don't get to pick and choose what requirements to meet. You have to meet them all....
Click on this link
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html
Go down to Who can apply
You don't qualify