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JBA question

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  • 17-06-2012 1:17pm
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    del03
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi,

    just a quick question about JSA, its a messy situation so bare with me. I've applied to JSA about 2 weeks ago but i've just recieved my Canadian Visa (which i didnt think i was getting...long story) and am now leaving at the start of July. Chances are i probably won't recieve my JSA before then. My question is am i legally entittled to that money up until the date i leave the country, can i get a family member to prove that I've left the country on a certain date and have them collect what is owed to me or does it have to be me that signs on and collects from post office.

    Thanks
    Derek


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    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    When you sign off before you leave for Canada ask them to put your back money into your bank acc,or post out a cheque.


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    #3
    del03
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭del03


    Thanks for the the reply, but the thing is i haven't even signed on yet, I'm still in the waiting process, usually takes 4-8 weeks. And when you do receive JSA you get it backdated from when you first applied. But if I've left the country before the first signing on am i stuck or am i still entitled to the backdated money.


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    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    You have said that you applied for JSA 2 weeks ago.That date (2weeks ago)is the date that your payment will be backdated to.


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    amtw
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭amtw


    Back money is usually paid by way of a cheque which is posted out about 2 weeks after you are granted the payment. In your case you when they write to you they will tell you where and when to sign on, if you don't turn up that first time I doubt your claim will be be activated so you may not get your backmoney. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.


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    Sue Ellen
    Registered Users Posts: 461 ✭✭Sue Ellen


    Contact your local office and inform them of when you are going. Assuming you don't need to see a Social Welfare Inspector then you should get your backdated money up until the day before you go. Request the payment to be made by cheque and then someone can lodged the payment for you. It is unlikely they will pay it into the bank for you.
    If you need to see a Social Welfare Inspector and you don't get to see them before you go, you will most likely not get a payment as you will have failed to attend and the claim will be closed.


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