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Introduction:

Are you considering applying for Employment Insurance (EI)? In this article, we will explain all the information required to complete an EI application.

I. Information Required for an EI Application:

Before applying for EI, ensure you have the following information ready:

• - Your social insurance number (SIN)
• - If your SIN begins with a 9, you'll need to provide proof of your immigration status and work permit
• - The last name at birth of one of your parents
• - Your mailing and residential addresses, including the postal codes
• - Your complete banking information, including your financial institution name, bank branch (transit) number, and account number
• - The names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation for all your employers over the last 52 weeks
• - Your detailed version of the facts (if you quit or were dismissed from any job in the past 52 weeks)
• - The dates, Sunday to Saturday and earnings for each of your highest paid weeks of insurable earnings in the last 52 weeks or since the start of your last EI claim, whichever is the shorter period.
• II. Reactivating an Existing Claim:

If you've started a new EI claim within the past 52 weeks, and there are still weeks payable on that claim, your existing claim will be automatically reactivated. However, it may be more advantageous to cancel or end your existing claim and start a new one. Starting a new claim could potentially increase the length of your benefit period or the amount of your benefits. When establishing a new claim, you must have accumulated enough insurable hours and meet the qualifying conditions for a new claim. Additionally, serving a 1-week unpaid waiting period must be completed before receiving payment.

III. Direct Deposit:

To receive prompt and secure payments, it is recommended that you sign up for direct deposit. To sign up for direct deposit, you should have your banking information at hand to avoid any delays. You can sign up at the time of your EI application or through My Service Canada Account.

IV. Application Process:

Completing the application form will take approximately one hour. There is also an option to temporarily save the application and complete it later. After registering your application, you must complete the process within 72 hours; otherwise, your information will be deleted, and you'll have to start a new application. During the registration process, please ensure that you provide an email address that you regularly use, as Service Canada will use email to contact you if they need further information or clarification regarding your claim status.

V. Record of Employment (ROE):

Your employers issue ROEs to provide information about your past work history. Electronic ROEs are submitted automatically by employers to Service Canada. However, paper ROEs must be requested from all employers within 52 weeks of the last claim, and you must provide them immediately after submitting your EI application.

VI. Follow Up and Status Checking:

Once an application has been received, Service Canada will mail a benefit statement containing a 4-digit access code to you within ten business days. The code will be needed to follow up on your claim and to complete your reports. However, receiving a benefit statement does not guarantee that your claim has been approved. Your status can also be checked through MSCA or by contacting Service Canada.

Conclusion:

Now that you know what information is required for a successful EI application, have confidence in applying. Don't forget to have all the necessary documents at hand and to sign up for direct deposit for your benefit payments. If you have any questions or concerns, Service Canada is always there to help with its toll-free number or drop-in centers.