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Hailey O'Leary

EDD ID verification showing disqualification - What to expect on Monday's call?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my identification documents for unemployment. I submitted them but it's showing disqualification. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm supposed to get a call on Monday about it, but I'm worried. Any advice on what to expect or how to handle this?

Tom Maxon

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I found a way to solve unemployment ID verification issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK2Poe1vPQg

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Cedric Chung

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Ugh, been there done that. The whole ID verification process is a nightmare. Make sure you have ALL your docs ready when they call. They might ask for additional stuff, so have your SSN card, birth certificate, and a recent utility bill handy just in case.

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Talia Klein

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This ā˜ļø šŸ’Æ Always better to have more docs than not enough. Learned that the hard way šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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wat kind of utility bill? i only got my phone bill, is that enough?

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Cedric Chung

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@profile 3 Phone bill should work, but if you can get a gas/electric bill that's even better. They want something with your name and address on it.

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PaulineW

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I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. Used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Sounds sketchy af. You sure this isn't a scam?

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PaulineW

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Nah, it's legit. I was skeptical too but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo

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Chris Elmeda

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How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?

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PaulineW

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@profile 6 Took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to sit there listening to that awful hold music lol

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Jean Claude

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Pro tip: If you're having trouble with the online ID verification, try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes it's just a tech glitch.

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I swear the EDD is run by clowns 🤔 How hard is it to verify someone's ID? We're living in 2023 for crying out loud!

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Josef Tearle

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Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn

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Hey now, don't insult clowns like that. At least clowns TRY to make people happy šŸ˜‚

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Here's what you need to know about the ID verification process: • Make sure all your documents are clear and legible • Double-check that the name on all documents matches EXACTLY • If you've changed your name recently, you might need to provide additional proof • Sometimes they ask for a selfie holding your ID - make sure it's well-lit • If you're using [ID.me](http://ID.me), try to do a video call if possible - it's faster • Keep an eye on your email and spam folder for any communications • If you get disqualified, appeal immediately! You usually have 30 days • During the call, ask for a direct number or extension for follow-ups Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! I'll definitely make sure I have everything ready. Do you know if they usually call exactly at the scheduled time?

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In my experience, they're usually on time, but it can vary. I'd say be ready 15 minutes before and be prepared to wait up to an hour after the scheduled time, just in case.

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Salim Nasir

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anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel? šŸ¤” submit docs, get disqualified, call for hours, repeat...

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Hazel Garcia

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LOL too real. We're all just pushing boulders up hills at this point šŸ˜…

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Laila Fury

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Have you tried reaching out to your local assemblyperson? They can sometimes cut through the red tape and get things moving.

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OP, whatever you do, DON'T GIVE UP! I was in the same boat last year. Took me 3 months to get it sorted, but I finally did. Stay persistent!

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Thanks for the encouragement! It's good to know there's light at the end of the tunnel. How many times did you have to call before it got resolved?

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Oof, I lost count tbh. Probably called like 20+ times? But each time I learned something new about the process. You got this! šŸ’Ŗ

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