zindagi said:
seriously, I agree with you...cant get time to visit my husband because of the job, but if you were on EI, you can visit your husband for a while, cant you?
well I hope ab wo hi aa jaey or ravi bhai bhi chain likhain
don't think so unless you are receiving the special EI benefits i.e. parental from Service Canada (they can be fun to deal with as well
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Am I allowed to leave Canada while receiving regular benefits?
Usually, you are not eligible to receive regular benefits while you are away from Canada. However, you can receive regular benefits if you show that you are available for work in Canada while abroad and you inform your local Service Canada Centre that you will be away temporarily.
You can be outside Canada for a period of seven consecutive days for the purpose of:
•attending the funeral of a member of your immediate family or a close relative;
•accompanying a member of your immediate family to a medical facility, provided that the treatment sought is not readily available in the family member's area of residence in Canada;
•visiting a member of your immediate family who is seriously ill or injured; or
•attending a bona fide job interview.
You can be away from Canada for a period of 14 consecutive days for the purpose of conducting a bona fide job search.
If you indicate that you have taken measures to be reached if an employment opportunity presents itself during your absence and that you are able to return to Canada within 48 hours, we will accept that you have proven your availability.
Am I allowed to leave Canada while receiving EI maternity or parental benefits?
Yes, you can receive EI maternity and parental benefits while you are outside Canada. However, if you leave the country, please let us know by calling 1-800-206-7218 (TTY: 1-800-529-3742) and pressing "0" to speak with a representative.
