ESD unemployment benefits while abroad with work authorization - stuck in adjudication

I went through something kinda similar last year when I got laid off while visiting my parents in Canada (I have dual citizenship). My claim also went to adjudication when they noticed I was filing from outside the US. The adjudication took about 5 weeks for me, which was stressful. They eventually approved my claim but only after I had two phone interviews with an adjudicator who asked a LOT of questions about my work authorization, my plans to return, and proof I was actively looking for work in Washington. Based on that rule you quoted, you should be eligible, but they're really strict about verifying everything. Make sure you have documentation of your dual citizenship and keep detailed records of your job search activities. You might want to focus more on US-based jobs during this time to strengthen your case.

The rule you're referring to is fairly new (implemented in 2023), so many ESD employees aren't fully trained on it yet. This is exactly why your claim is in adjudication - they need to verify you meet all three criteria in subsection 3. I recommend uploading documentation through your eServices account showing: 1. Proof of your work authorization in Australia (passport, visa, etc.) 2. A statement explaining your immediate availability for US work 3. Documentation of your job search activities in BOTH countries Adjudication for out-of-country issues typically takes 4-6 weeks currently. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims during this time. If approved, you'll receive all back payments at once.

Your probably wasting your time. My brother tried getting benefits while in Mexico (he has dual citizenship) and they denied him after 2 months in adjucation. Said something about not being able to verify his availabilty for work despite him having work rights in Mexico. ESD is just looking for any reason to deny claims these days.

I was stuck in adjudication for almost 2 months with a similar situation (working remotely from Canada with dual citizenship when laid off). The most frustrating part was trying to talk to a real person at ESD to explain my situation. I tried calling literally 30+ times and either got disconnected or was told the wait was over 4 hours. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an ESD agent after weeks of frustration. They have a service that holds your place in line and calls you when an agent is available. I was skeptical but watched their demo video (https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3) and decided to try it. Got connected with an ESD specialist who actually helped move my adjudication forward and explained exactly what documentation I needed to upload. Might be worth trying if you're stuck waiting for weeks like I was.

Let me clarify something important about the rule you referenced: The key part that often causes confusion is that you must meet the requirements of BOTH subsections (1) and (2) OF THAT RULE, plus one of the three conditions in subsection (3). Many claimants miss this. Subsections (1) and (2) relate to being able and available for suitable work and actively seeking work. This means: - You must be able to work (no limitations preventing employment) - You must be available for suitable work (can accept job offers) - You must be actively seeking work (completing and documenting 3+ job search activities weekly) Then, for subsection (3), you seem to meet condition (a) by having work authorization in Australia. The adjudicator will verify all these conditions. Keep detailed records of all job search activities, be responsive to any requests for information, and continue filing weekly claims while in adjudication. If approved, all eligible weeks will be paid retroactively.

not to be that person but doesnt australia have its own unemployment system?? why are u trying to collect from washington when ur living in a different country? seems kinda sketchy tbh

Just wanted to update that i finally got through to someone at ESD today and asked about processing times for adjudication on out-of-country claims. They said they're currently running about 6-8 weeks for these specific types of issues because they require specialist adjudicators who understand the international aspects. So you might be in for a longer wait than the typical adjudication unfortunately :

I'm going through something very similar right now! I was laid off from my Portland-based job while visiting my partner's family in Germany (I have an EU work permit). Filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and it immediately went into adjudication when they detected my location. The waiting is incredibly stressful, especially when you're dealing with the financial impact of job loss. I've been keeping meticulous records of my job search activities and uploaded documentation of my German work authorization proactively based on advice I found in forums like this. One thing that's helped me is setting up job alerts for both US remote positions and local opportunities here. I figure if I can show I'm genuinely available for work in either location, it strengthens my case. Has anyone had experience with how ESD handles situations where you might actually find work in the country you're visiting before your claim is resolved? I'm wondering if that would complicate things or if they'd just close the claim normally. Hoping we both get good news soon - this limbo is exhausting!

I'm also dealing with a similar international unemployment situation right now! Got laid off from my Seattle-based remote job while visiting family in the UK (I have British citizenship through my parents). Filed my claim about 4 weeks ago and it's been in adjudication ever since. What's been most helpful for me is staying super organized with documentation. I created a folder with my British passport, a detailed letter explaining my work authorization and availability for US employment, screenshots of job applications to both US and UK companies, and even flight search results showing I could return to the US within 48 hours if needed for an in-person interview. The financial stress during this waiting period is brutal, but I keep reminding myself that the 2023 rule change was specifically designed to help people in situations like ours. I've been focusing heavily on US remote job applications since that seems to be what ESD wants to see for "availability" purposes. One thing I learned from calling the general ESD line (after many attempts) is that they can see when you upload documents to your account, and it does get flagged for the adjudicator. So definitely keep adding anything that supports your case! Hang in there - sounds like you're doing everything right and the rule should be on your side. This process is just painfully slow unfortunately.

I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation! Got laid off from my remote job at a Vancouver, WA company while visiting my girlfriend's family in Japan (I have a Japanese work visa). Filed my claim about 2 weeks ago and it went straight into adjudication when they detected my overseas IP address. The uncertainty is really getting to me, especially reading about 6-8 week wait times. I've been religiously documenting my job search activities and uploaded my work visa documentation, but the financial stress while waiting is intense. What's interesting is that I've actually had more interview opportunities applying to US-based remote positions than I did when I was physically in Washington. Makes me feel more confident about proving my "availability" for US work, even from abroad. I've been following this thread closely and really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences. It's comforting to know I'm not alone in this situation, even though the waiting game is brutal. The 2023 rule change gives me hope, but man, the processing times are rough when you're already dealing with job loss stress. Keep us posted on how your case progresses - I think we're all rooting for each other here!