DETR claim filed 2+ months ago, no response & can't certify. What to do?
I filed an unemployment claim over two months ago and still haven't heard anything back. I can't even certify for weeks anymore. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do? I'm getting really frustrated with the whole process.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment claim delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZl2PKaocPM
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Malik Jenkins
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's been almost 3 months for me and radio silence from DETR. This is ridiculous! How are we supposed to survive?
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Freya Andersen
3 months?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them? I heard sometimes that can help speed things up.
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Malik Jenkins
Yeah, I've tried calling like a million times. Always busy or I get disconnected. It's a nightmare 😫
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Eduardo Silva
Same here. I feel like I'm just throwing my phone at the wall at this point. DETR needs to get their act together!
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Leila Haddad
I found a method that actually works to get someone on the phone. I 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/joPqgg0bRFw
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Emma Johnson
Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Leila Haddad
Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Got through to an agent in about 2 hours.
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Ravi Patel
$20 tho? That's kinda steep when we're already broke af 😭
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Leila Haddad
I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get some answers. Beats calling for weeks and getting nowhere.
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Astrid Bergström
Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along with DETR. Worth a shot!
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PixelPrincess
This is why we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system. It's clearly not designed to handle high volume situations like this pandemic. We deserve better!
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Omar Farouk
💯💯💯 Preach! The whole system is broken af
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Chloe Martin
Hey OP, here's what I've learned from my own experience and research: • First, double-check that all your info in the system is correct. Sometimes small errors can cause big delays. • Keep certifying even if you can't do it online. You can mail in paper certifications. • Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You might need it later. • Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there. • If you can't get through on the phone, try emailing. Sometimes that works better. • As a last resort, consider filing an appeal. Even if you haven't been denied, it can sometimes get your claim looked at faster. Hang in there. I know it's tough, but keep pushing. You'll get through this!
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Isabella Costa
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely try these steps. Really appreciate the help 🙏
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Diego Fernández
This is gold 👆 Mods should pin this comment!
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
anyone else notice that DETR's website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄
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Sean Fitzgerald
omg yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log on and shut it down just to mess with me 😂
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Zara Khan
guys i just got through on the phone after 3 weeks of trying!!! keep at it, it IS possible!
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MoonlightSonata
Congrats! Any tips for the rest of us still stuck in phone hell?
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Zara Khan
honestly, just pure luck. But I called right when they opened and that seemed to help
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