Abcd님 말씀이 맞는 것으로 보입니다.
Generally, you can only get unemployment benefits
IF YOU ARE “FREE TO WORK”
which includes being legally
authorized to work for
ANY employer.
하지만 H1B visa는 아무 employer에게 가서 일할 수 없으니까요.
https://www.quora.com/Can-I-apply-for-unemployment-insurance-after-being-laid-off-on-an-H1B-visa