If you are currently making your residence in the United States, you may be able to collect unemployment benefits while out of the country. Typically you are also allowed to collect benefits if you are in Puerto Rico or Canada.
Do you have to live in the US to collect unemployment?
While each state has its own rules for processing benefit claims, you are required to file in the state where your employer is located, regardless of where you now live. You may, however, be asked to also register with the employment system in the state where you currently reside.
How can I collect unemployment in my state?
To collect unemployment benefits in any state, you are required to be actively looking for employment. Usually this means looking for jobs online and submitting your resume to at least three employers in your field.
Can you file for unemployment if you are on social security?
Most states such as Georgia, California, etc. reduce the unemployment compensation of those who receive pension payments. This is not to be confused with social security benefits, which are not affected by pension or UI benefits. If you live in Florida or Michigan you should check out how you can file for unemployment benefits.
Can you collect unemployment and be out of the country?
Of course, if you are looking and interviewing for jobs in your field while overseas, you may be able to prove that all of the time spent abroad is for good reason. You may be asked to prove why you are in the other country, such as a list of jobs you applied to and people you spoke or interviewed with while out of the country.
Can you collect unemployment when you quit your job?
In most cases, if you quit your job voluntarily, you will not be eligible to collect unemployment benefits unless you quit for a good reason. But there are exceptions. If you quit for what is known as “good cause,” you may be eligible.
