Spouse on EAD 485 derivative pending got laid off. Can she get unemployment insurance

[mrdelhiite]

My wife recently got laid off. She is EAD 485 (derivative) pending status. I am the primary on H1B visa not using my EAD from 485 pending status.

Questions

Can my wife claim unemployment insurance? Can it have any negative impact on my application?

If it is potential problem can get just use re-training option and not take any direct unemployment insurance money. Please suggest.

Thanks
-M.:confused:

[kunjirs]

The following link should help you.
MurthyDotCom : Unemployment Benefits and Impact on U.S. Immigration (http://www.murthy.com/news/n_unembe.html)

[mrdelhiite]

Thanks a lot for your reply. I read through the link you provided and the line item concerns me
-->"Questions regarding any potential impact on immigration status, when applying for unemployment benefits, should be discussed with a qualified, experienced immigration attorney."

Can a lawyer in this forum share some thoughts on this question?

Thanks
-M

[mrdelhiite]

Bump^^

[vin13]

Thanks a lot for your reply. I read through the link you provided and the line item concerns me
-->"Questions regarding any potential impact on immigration status, when applying for unemployment benefits, should be discussed with a qualified, experienced immigration attorney."

Can a lawyer in this forum share some thoughts on this question?

Thanks
-M

murthy website link also states that spouse on EAD safer to enjoy unemployment benefits.

The concern is really when the primary applicant tries to apply for UI.

UI eligibility is not same in all states. Check out UI eligibility and requirements to see if your spouse qualifies.

This is my 2 cents while you are waiting for a lawyer's response.

[mrdelhiite]

murthy website link also states that spouse on EAD safer to enjoy unemployment benefits.

The concern is really when the primary applicant tries to apply for UI.

UI eligibility is not same in all states. Check out UI eligibility and requirements to see if your spouse qualifies.

This is my 2 cents while you are waiting for a lawyer's response.

Thanks a lot. Any feedback from Lawyers. Please suggest.

Thanks
-M

[mrdelhiite]

^^Bump^^