Unemployment Benefit Application
Help filing your Michigan unemployment claim when you lose a job through no fault of your own.
Overview
Michigan unemployment (run by the UIA) gives temporary weekly payments to workers who lose a job through no fault of their own and are able, available, and looking for full-time work. You file and manage your claim in an online MiWAM account.
The system is technical and English-heavy, and you must certify every two weeks or payments stop. We help you set it up and stay on track.
Who this is for
- Workers laid off or with reduced hours through no fault of their own
- People who need help creating a MiWAM / MILogin account and verifying their identity
- Non-citizens with work authorization (you provide your work-permit details)
- Anyone who needs the process explained in Bangla
How we can help
- Help you create your MiWAM account and file the claim
- Help you register for work with Michigan Works!
- Explain the every-two-weeks certification and work-search steps
- Translate the determinations and notices you receive
Documents you may need
What to bring
- Social Security number and a state ID / driver’s license
- Your 18-month work history (employers, addresses, dates)
- Your last employer’s UIA/Federal ID (from your W-2) and reason for separation
- For non-citizens, your work-authorization document and A-number
What we charge
- Filing your claim$30
- Each two-week certification$10
This is our service fee only. Any government fee is separate and is paid to the government, not to us. Prices may change at any time without notice, so we confirm the amount with you before any work begins. If what you need is not listed, please ask.
See all our pricesFrequently asked questions
Can I get benefits if I quit?
Usually not, unless you quit for a good reason connected to the employer. If you were fired, the employer must prove misconduct. The UIA decides each case.
What if my claim is denied?
You can protest within 30 days. See our Unemployment Protest / Appeal page, we help with that too.
We assist with paperwork and preparation. We are not attorneys or CPAs and do not provide legal or accounting advice.