i have been working as a teacher in south korea and would like to return to california and while looking for a permanant job would like to collect unemployment insurance. is this possible?
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1 :
When you were in South Korea, was the company paying unemployment in the states? -- I doubt it... but maybe they did. If the employer paid unemployment taxes on you, you are eligible to file for benefits -- i'm not sure if this would be accepted or not. If your employer didn't pay unemployment taxes, there is no way to receive benefits.
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No, for two reasons: 1. If you voluntarily decide to leave your job, or if you are leaving your job because you voluntarily decided to move, then you cannot collect unemployment benefits. 2. If you have not worked in the U.S. in the last 18 months, then you cannot collect unemployment benefits.
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No you cannot collect unemployment if you relocate from South Korea to California. You will need to work in the US, earn a certain amount of qualifying wages, and be laid off from your job through no fault of your own before you can become eligible for unemployment.
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Were you employed by a California company in Korea that laid you off? You may qualify if that is the case. If you did not work for a California company that contributed to the unemployment insurance on your behalf, there is no way to claim benefits. You should stay in Korea. Unemployment is very high here.
