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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to speak with someone about my claim status. If you run into issues reaching them by phone, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me hours of trying to call myself.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already strapped for cash.
It's worth checking out their site for pricing info, but honestly the time it saved me was invaluable when I was dealing with adjudication issues.
make sure you file your weekly claims every week even if your initial claim is still processing!! I made that mistake and it delayed everything
Wait, I have to file weekly claims before my initial claim is even approved? That seems backwards.
Yes, you need to file weekly claims starting the week after you file your initial application. If you don't file weekly claims, you won't get paid for those weeks even if your claim gets approved later.
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wait so if my kid gets sick and I have to stay home that counts as misconduct?? thats insane
Not necessarily - it depends on factors like whether you exhausted other childcare options, if you gave proper notice, if you tried to arrange coverage, and what your company's policies were. Child care emergencies can sometimes qualify as good cause but it's evaluated case by case.
Update: I think I'm going to appeal this. Reading through everything you all posted it sounds like my situation might have some gray areas worth fighting for. At minimum I need to understand exactly what they consider misconduct in my case.
Good choice! You have 30 days from the determination date to file your appeal. Make sure to gather any documentation about your childcare situation and attendance records.
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The percentage thing is misleading because it depends on your work pattern. I worked seasonal jobs so my high quarter was way different than my low quarters. Got way less than 50% of what I thought I'd get. NYS Department of Labor really needs better calculators on their website.
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honestly the whole immigration system is so unpredictable these days that even if unemployment technically shouldn't matter, you never know what officer you'll get. my friend got questioned about everything during her interview, even stuff that wasn't supposed to be relevant
While there's always some uncertainty in immigration cases, unemployment insurance really is treated differently than public assistance programs. The key distinction is that UI benefits are based on your previous work history and contributions, not financial need. As long as you're meeting the income requirements for sponsorship and can demonstrate ongoing efforts to find employment, this shouldn't be a significant concern for the adjustment of status case.
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Charity Cohan
•never heard of that but honestly anything is better than trying to call the regular number and getting hung up on
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Josef Tearle
The system is SO unfair. They deny people for the stupidest reasons and then make you jump through hoops to appeal. I know someone who got denied because they marked that they were 'available for part-time work only' thinking it would help them get something faster, but apparently that disqualifies you completely. You have to be available for full-time work even if you don't want it.
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Talia Klein
•Wait really? You can't say you only want part-time? That seems backwards.
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Maxwell St. Laurent
•That's correct - you must be able and available for full-time work to qualify for unemployment benefits. The logic is that if you're limiting your availability, you're not truly unemployed through no fault of your own.
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