Unemployment Benefits For H4 EAD Dependent Visa Holders – How To Apply, Where To Apply & Complete Document List

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Unemployment Benefits For H4 EAD Dependent Visa Holders – How To Apply, Where To Apply & Complete Document List

Posted on May 28, 2020

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Unlike H1-B visa holders whose US visa status is tied to their jobs, eligible H4 EAD visa holders can work for any employer. Upon being laid off by their employer, they can get another job with any employer in the US. This allows them the same benefits like any American worker and therefore, qualifies certain H4 visa holders for unemployment benefits from their states.

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How Can H4 Visa Holders Qualify For Unemployment Benefits?

• Should be able to work for any employer and not require sponsorship.
• Have a valid and current work authorization like employment authorization document (EAD)
• The EAD should valid for the entire duration of collecting unemployment benefits
• These benefits are contingent upon the state you live in. Illinois, for example does not offer benefits to nonimmigrants.

Related Article: Renew Your H4 EAD

Documents To Apply For Unemployment Benefits for H4 Visa Holders 

• Apply in the state you worked
• Fill application for unemployment available online on each state’s online portal, in person or on the phone. See Contact List below.
• Submit a copy of your Social Security card
• Copy of any document that shows the Social Security Number
• Recent pay stubs and other wage records
• Documents from employer showing cause of unemployment
• Documents showing loss of pay
• Latest tax records 
• Prepare for an interview by a State official

How Long Can H4 Visa Holders Claim Unemployment Benefits?

• Each state dictates its own criteria for unemployment benefits, which is typically 26 weeks.
• Florida and North Carolina each offer 12 weeks, while Missouri provides 13 weeks of unemployment benefits. Please check with the state you worked in to confirm duration
• With the new stimulus package, your state may qualify for an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits.
• Under the federally-funded Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) benefits, you may be eligible to receive benefits that last up to a total of 39 weeks.
• For states that offer less than the 39 weeks of unemployment benefits, you may be eligible for an additional $600 through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

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Where Can H4 Visa Workers Apply For Unemployment Benefits

State	Unemployment Agency
Alabama	http://dir.alabama.gov
Alaska	http://labor.state.ak.us/esd_unemployment_insurance/home.htm
Arkansas	www.arkansas.gov/esd/ARClaimHelp/arclaimhelp.htm
California	www.edd.ca.gov
Colorado	www.coworkforce.com/UIB/information.asp
Connecticut	www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/unemplt/unemployment.htm
Delaware	http://ui.delawareworks.com/
District of Columbia	http://does.dc.gov
Florida	www.floridajobs.org
Georgia	www.dol.state.ga.us
Hawaii	http://hawaii.gov/labor/ui
Idaho	http://labor.idaho.gov
Illinois	www.ides.state.il.us
Indiana	www.in.gov/dwd
Iowa	www.iowaworkforce.org/ui
Kansas	www.dol.ks.gov
Kentucky	www.oet.ky.gov/des/ui/ui.htm
Louisiana	www.ldol.state.la.us
Maine	www.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/index.html
Maryland	http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
Massachusetts	www.mass.gov/dua
Michigan	www.michigan.gov/uia
Minnesota	www.uimn.org
Mississippi	www.mdes.ms.gov
Missouri	https://www.ui.labor.mo.gov/som/
Montana	http://uid.dli.mt.gov
Nebraska	www.dol.nebraska.gov
Nevada	http://detr.state.nv.us
New Hampshire	www.nh.gov/nhes
New Jersey	http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ui/ui_index.html
New Mexico	www.dws.state.nm.us
New York	www.labor.state.ny.us/ui/ui_index.shtm
North Carolina	https://www.ncesc1.com/individual/UI/uimain.asp
North Dakota	www.jobsnd.com
Ohio	http://ohio.gov/odjfs/ouc
Oklahoma	www.ok.gov/oesc_web
Oregon	www.employment.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/UI/index.shtml
Pennsylvania	www.uc.pa.gov
Rhode Island	www.dlt.ri.gov/ui
South Carolina	http://dew.sc.gov/claim-land.asp
South Dakota	http://dol.sd.gov/ui/uibenefits.aspx
Tennessee	www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd
Texas	www.twc.state.tx.us
Utah	http://jobs.utah.gov/ui/dwsdefault.asp
Vermont	www.labor.vermont.gov
Virginia	www.vec.virginia.gov/vecportal
Washington	http://access.wa.gov/employment/unemploymentinfo.aspx
West Virginia	www.workforcewv.org/UC/UCMain.asp
Wisconsin	www.dwd.state.wi.us/ui
Wyoming	http://doe.wyo.gov/workers/unemployment/Pages/default.aspx

Last Word

• When filing the form, keep your responses simple and short.
• Keep looking for another employer
• Save document proof of your continued search for alternate jobs
• Be prepared to go to the employment office designated in your state weekly or bi-weekly for person status updates.
• If you do find another employer, ensure you report this on your tax filings for that year.

[Sarvapindi]

EAD valid undala? adhi lekane kada lolli..

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11 minutes ago, Sarvapindi said:

EAD valid undala? adhi lekane kada lolli..

Baa H4 EAD every year renewal na ?? 

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Source link please 

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29 minutes ago, Sarvapindi said:

EAD valid undala? adhi lekane kada lolli..

ee matter lo mana knowledge assal ledu

EAD valid lekunda ineligible bhayya @Sarvapindi

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18 minutes ago, Sucker said:

Baa H4 EAD every year renewal na ?? 

devudi daya ante

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8 minutes ago, dasari4kntr said:

Source link please 

https://www.path2usa.com/blog/unemployment-benefits-for-h4-ead-dependent-visa-holders-how-to-apply-where-to-apply-complete-document-list

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