In re the Claim of David

Appeals (1) from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed February 12, 2001, which ruled that claimant was not available for employment and denied her claim for unemployment insurance benefits, and (2) from a decision of said Board, filed October 2, 2001, which denied claimant’s application to reopen and reconsider the prior decision.

Before relocating to the United States, claimant had worked for a number of years as a nurse. Upon her arrival in this country, she obtained a limited permit to practice as a licensed practical nurse and was hired by the employer. The permit…