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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
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Hi all,

I became a US Resident in March 2011 (K-1), I was hired in June 2011 and have worked full time for that company ever since....well until this past Wednesday when my entire department was laid off. Am I allowed to apply for Unemployment? I know my husband signed something in regards to him being financially responsible for me for the next 10 yrs... so I wouldn't be allowed to apply for food stamps etc. BUT everyone I am speaking with tells me that unemployment is a bit different so I should be eligible...but they know nothing about the immigration aspect of things... I'm just not sure if it is against any of the rules or not. I don't want to mess anything up...

Thanks in advance!

**FYI I'm not sure where to post this so please move accordingly****

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Unemployment is insurance paid for by your previous company (like health insurance w/out a co-pay).

Apply immediately as they do NOT back date (at least in Texas) normally.

Regards,

dc

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NEW YORK Residents Before You Apply For Unemployment: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What employment do I need to qualify for benefits?

A:

You must have worked and been paid wages for work in at least two calendar quarters in your base period,

AND

You must have been paid at least $1,600 in wages in one of the calendar quarters in your base period,

AND

The total wages paid to you in your base period must be one and one-half times your high quarter wages.

We use no more than $8,910 of your high quarter earnings to determine if you qualify. You must have earned at least half that amount ($4,455) in the other base period quarters.

If you qualify using the Basic base period, we use that period to establish your claim.

Read the full statement here Then file! :thumbs:

Edited by WrightFamily

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NVC

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Medical / US Consulate / POE:

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
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Thanks everyone, I did apply and now they are questioning my right to work in USA....ugh...as if the Alien # from my green card on the initial application wasn't their first clue???? I'm sure it will work out in the end just annoying...

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