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Employment Insurance and Workers and/or Residents Outside Canada
The Employment Insurance (EI) program may provide benefits to certain individuals who reside outside Canada if their job is insured under Canada’s EI program.
Current application processing time: 28 days
Delivered by: Service Canada on behalf of Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
Eligibility Information
Application Information
- How do I apply for American Unemployment Insurance benefits in Canada?
- How do I apply for Canadian Employment Insurance benefits if I live outside Canada?
- What is the status of my application?
- How do I appeal a decision?
Forms
- How do I apply for Employment Insurance on-line?
- What Employment Insurance forms can I view and print?
Financial Information
- How much will I receive?
- When will I receive my payment?
- How do I change my address or direct deposit information?
- How do I make a repayment to the EI program?
