Unemployment benefits related question

[shawn1990 8]

Hello,

 

So my wife and I work at the same restaurant and someone at the restaurant has covid. As a result, my wife and I have been asked to quarantine for the next 14 days. We will not be compensated in any way for the hours and pay we will lose in this period.

 

Is there some form of relief benefits we can get from the state without it affecting the application for green card?

[HRQX 4,145]

7 minutes ago, shawn1990 said:

Is there some form of relief benefits we can get from the state without it affecting the application for green card?

Unemployment is akin to an insurance program that you and/or your employer pay into and you earn benefits from. It is not a public charge issue. It won't be held against you.

Whether you qualify for it or not depends on various circumstances under your state's Unemployment Compensation program. But no harm to apply and find out.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

You can check to see if you qualify for your state's unemployment insurance.  Most states have a waiting period before benefits are handed out, but I think they have covid exceptions.

 

UI is not a publically funded benefit and does not impact immigration.

[JeanneAdil 6,533]

Unemployment is not an issue for your ROC

your employer pays into this benefit for all employees/ it is actually called unemployment insurance and he is responsible for this protection for you

 

but you need to look at your state's benefit page and u do not post your state here for the following information

 

It generally takes two to three weeks after you file your claim to receive your first benefit check, according to the Labor Department. This may differ by state and may be delayed due to a surge in volume being reported by unemployment offices around the country.Apr 11, 2020

Edited November 24, 2020 by JeanneAdil