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    Exclamation How to Get Money if You're Unemployed While Living Abroad

    My question involves unemployment benefits for the state of: any
    I am an American Citizen living in Thailand. I have been living and working in Thailand for 8 years. Recently I have lost my job. I am 7 months pregnant, have no source of income, can not get another job until after I give birth, and have 3 other children to take care of. Am I eligible for any kind of unemployment or other benefits to help me out?

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    Default Re: How to Get Money if You're Unemployed While Living Abroad

    If you need emergency assistance for the return home, contact the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy, or float a loan from a friend or family member.

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    Default Re: How to Get Money if You're Unemployed While Living Abroad

    No. Not under any US law.

    First of all, Thai law would apply, not US law. (FYI, unemployment is state law, not Federal)

    Second, since you are not living in the US, you would not qualify for unemployment since no contributions have been paid on your behalf to any state.

    Finally, even if you were in the US and had had contributions made on your behalf, unemployment is only granted to those who are able to work, actively looking for work, and available to accept work if offered.

    Other benefits through the US would be state based, and you are not living in any US state.

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    Default Re: How to Get Money if You're Unemployed While Living Abroad

    Presumably, one would expect the fathers of all these children to be providing support.

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