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The same exact thing happened to my cousin last year and it was a NIGHTMARE to fix!!!! The unemployment system in this state is completely BROKEN!! They take WEEKS to process anything and you can never reach anyone on the phone. Its absolutely CRIMINAL how they treat people!!!!
yeah my brother had same problem too. said he spent like 3 days just trying to talk to someone
Quick question - now that I've updated my direct deposit info, should I still activate the MetaBank card? Will my current payment be on there or will it go to my bank account?
Yes, you should still activate the card. Any payments that were already processed before you updated your direct deposit information will be on the card. Only future payments will go to your bank account. The paperwork that came with the card should explain how to check your balance and access those funds.
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has anyone got a partial refund? mine was supposed to be $743 according to my tax forms but i only got $598 deposited. no explanation why it was less.
Check if you had any existing state debts that would trigger an offset. Common reasons include: unpaid state taxes from previous years, child support arrears, unpaid parking tickets, or state university tuition debts. The NYSDOL is required to deduct these before issuing your refund, and they should have sent a notice explaining the deduction to your NY.gov message center.
UPDATE: My refund just posted to my account this morning! For anyone else waiting, I'm in the $45K-$55K income range and filed in early February. Looks like they're definitely working through Batch 2 right now. Thanks everyone for the help and information!
Lucky you! Still nothing on my end. Did they send you an email notification before it showed up or did it just appear in your account?
No notification at all - it just appeared in my bank account this morning. The only reason I knew to check was because of this thread! You might want to keep an eye on your account if you're in a similar situation.
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One more thing to consider: if your husband takes part-time work while looking for full-time employment, he might still be eligible for partial unemployment benefits, even under Safety Net. Many people don't realize this. As long as he works fewer than 4 days per week and earns less than the maximum benefit rate, he could receive a reduced benefit. This can be a good strategy to extend benefits while building experience in a new field. Just make sure he reports all earnings accurately during weekly certifications.
yea but u gotta be carefull with this becuz if u mess up reporting even by accident they call it FRAUD and u gotta pay everything back with penalties!!!! happened to my brother in law
Thank you all for the helpful advice. I spoke with my husband and we're going to: 1. Keep applying for jobs but expand beyond just restaurants 2. Try to contact NYSDOL directly about Safety Net benefits using that calling service 3. Look into the career center retraining programs 4. Check what part-time options might be available to extend benefits It's really scary being in this situation but your advice has given us some direction. I'll update if we learn anything that might help others.
That sounds like a solid plan. The uncertainty is definitely the hardest part, but having multiple paths forward helps. Wishing you both the best of luck - the job market is tough right now but not impossible.
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Since you've discovered the ID verification code, here's what you need to do immediately: 1. Go to the "Document Upload" section of your account 2. Look for the option to submit identity verification documents 3. Upload clear images of TWO forms of ID (usually driver's license plus Social Security card or birth certificate) 4. After uploading, send a secure message referencing the uploaded documents and the ID code 5. In the subject line, use "URGENT: Identity Verification Documents Submitted - 4 Month Delay" The ID verification issues are very common in 2025 due to the new system. After uploading documents, it typically takes 7-14 days for review, but given how long you've already waited, I would follow up with your state representative immediately as well. They can often get these expedited.
We just uploaded his driver's license, Social Security card, and a utility bill for good measure. Then sent a message exactly as you suggested. Thank you so much for the clear instructions! We'll contact our representative tomorrow morning.
Just checking back - any progress after uploading the identity documents? When I had an ID verification issue, it still took weeks of waiting after uploading before I finally used Claimyr to get through to someone who could manually review and approve the documents while I was on the phone. Something about seeing the docs but needing a manual override to clear the flag. Just wondering if you've had any movement yet?
No progress yet. It's been 3 days since we uploaded everything. We did manage to speak with someone from our state representative's office who said they'd put in an inquiry, but they warned us it could still take 1-2 weeks. If we don't see movement by next week, we might try that Claimyr service you mentioned. At this point, we're willing to try anything.
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UPDATE: I tried the suggestion from earlier about using Claimyr for my IRS issue and it actually worked! Got through to someone in about 45 minutes instead of spending all day trying to call. The agent was able to fix the discrepancy between my unemployment reporting and what the IRS had on file. Might be worth checking out if none of the direct number tricks are working for you.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Thanks for the update! I'm going to try the direct extension method first thing tomorrow morning, but if that doesn't work, I'll definitely consider Claimyr. Glad you got your issue resolved!
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Dylan Mitchell
why is this in the NY unemployment forum tho? there's probably better places to ask this question lol
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Yeah fair point! But I figured people dealing with unemployment probably have experience with hard-to-reach government agencies, and I was right! Got way more helpful advice here than I expected.
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