Unemployment benefits for GC holders

[vnsriv]

Gurus,

My contract pre-maturly ended on Sep 27, 2008. I was on hourly rate on W2. So far I haven't find any assignment. I don't get paid.
Am I eligible for unemployment benefits. Has anyone claimed this. Are there any future disadvantages if you show unemployment.

Please let me know

Thanks and Regards

[s416504]

Does any one knows if I485 pending people (180Plus Days) eligible for State Unemployment Benefits?

[LostInGCProcess]

Gurus,

My contract pre-maturly ended on Sep 27, 2008. I was on hourly rate on W2. So far I haven't find any assignment. I don't get paid.
Am I eligible for unemployment benefits. Has anyone claimed this. Are there any future disadvantages if you show unemployment.

Please let me know

Thanks and Regards

I am not sure about contracting positions, but if you were a full-time employee of a company and are laid-off, then you are eligible to claim unemployment benefits, which is true for GC holders, too.

[like_watching_paint_dry]

Does anyone know if claiming unemployment benefits after layoff have any possible impact on a future citizenship application?

[InTheMoment]

It has no effect on a future Citizenship application. Remember it is a payment against unemployment insurance which is paid by your previous employer/s.
As such it is not a burden on the state.


Does anyone know if claiming unemployment benefits after layoff have any possible impact on a future citizenship application?

[ramaonline]

GC holders are eligible for unemployment benefits - Check detailed rules on the state unemployment agency website

http://www.immigration-law.com/Matthew%20Oh%20Blog.html
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