EI Benefit - URGENT

[ap_123]

Hello there,

I have a question on EI benefits for my friend.

My friend has worked for just over a year since landing here in Vancouver, BC on PR, he is still on a PR status.
He has been made redundant and he is looking for a job for now.

Someone suggested him to apply for EI Regular benefit....& His questions are...

1) Can he apply for EI benefits ?
2) If not recommended, WHY ? Any future consequences for being on EI benefit, please ?
3) How long he has until to apply for this ? on CRA's website they suggest to apply as soon as possible.

Your input on this will help him make correct decision.

Thank you in advance,

AP.

 

[wilson]

This subject should be posted under the Settlement Issues instead of Skilled worker topic.


He must have worked a minimum of 420 to 700 insurable hours, depending on where he live in Canada and the unemployment rate in his economic region at the time his claim for benefits starts. In some instances, he will need 910 insurable hours to qualify.

Filing the claim for benefits beyond 4 weeks after the last day of work may cause loss of benefits.

For querries Call 1-800-206-7218

 

[ap_123]

Great.

Thanks.

 

[RockinCanada]

I hope he was laid off the job and not voluntarility quit the job. One has to be laid off from work to get EI. Refer to the following link.

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtml

Hello there,

I have a question on EI benefits for my friend.

My friend has worked for just over a year since landing here in Vancouver, BC on PR, he is still on a PR status.
He has been made redundant and he is looking for a job for now.

Someone suggested him to apply for EI Regular benefit....& His questions are...

1) Can he apply for EI benefits ?
2) If not recommended, WHY ? Any future consequences for being on EI benefit, please ?
3) How long he has until to apply for this ? on CRA's website they suggest to apply as soon as possible.

Your input on this will help him make correct decision.

Thank you in advance,

AP.