Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Labor
Weekly benefit amount
up to $629
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm I Eligible?
You must
- be unemployed through no fault of your own.
- be partially employed.
- be able to, available for, and actively seeking work.
- have earned, at least, $858.00 in the highest quarter of your base period.
What do I need to file my claim?
- Identification Card: Alien Resident Card, Driver’s License, or any other valid and legally acceptable form of identification
- Social Security Card
- Last Employer’s Separation (laid-off/discharged) Letter
- Last Check Stub(s)
- DD-214 Form (US Military)
- SF-8 / SF-50 Form (Federal Civilian).
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
File online
- Go to the official website and click “File A Claim Online” to start filing
File by phone
- For St. Croix, call 340-773-1994, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- For St. Thomas/St. John, call 340-776-3700, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
For more information, read the Handbook to know more about how to file for a claim in Virgin Island.
