Appeal an EI reconsideration decision
How do I appeal an EI reconsideration decision?
A new appeal of an EI reconsideration decision goes to the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal. The usual deadline is 30 days after you receive the reconsideration decision. This is separate from requesting Service Canada’s first review.
Where to begin
- Identify the reconsideration decision and when you received it; use the reconsideration route first if you only have the original EI decision.
- Open the Board’s starting-an-appeal instructions and its Notice of Appeal form.
- Identify each decision being appealed, its date and record ID, explain your disagreement and prepare supporting documents.
- Complete, sign and date the notice. Submit online, or use the PDF route by mail or at a Service Canada office.
- Read the Board’s acknowledgement and hearing instructions. Review the appeal docket and contact your assigned Registry Officer about procedural needs.
- Send later evidence directly to the Board through its stated secure electronic or mail route, rather than dropping it at Service Canada.
Before you open the official service
- Reconsideration decision and receipt date
- Reasons for disagreement and supporting evidence
- Preferred hearing format and any accommodation needs
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
Since April 1, 2026, new first-level EI appeals go to the Board. Existing SST General Division cases started by March 31, 2026 continue there. Further appeals have a different route; obtain current instructions promptly if a deadline is close or has passed.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
caae-eiboa.gc.ca · Official websiteEI Board of Appeal — Starting your appealThe Notice of Appeal identifies the reconsideration decision and reasons for disagreement. Online, postal and initial in-person submission routes are listed; later evidence goes directly to the Board.Checked
sst-tss.gc.ca · Official websiteSocial Security Tribunal — EI appealsNew first-level EI appeals moved to the Board on April 1, 2026; earlier SST General Division cases continue there.Checked
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