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UPDATE: I finally received my payment! It took 13 business days total from when I completed the DocuSign. No notification or anything, it just appeared in my account this morning. For anyone else waiting, it seems like 2-3 weeks is the normal timeframe. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
Great news! Glad it came through before your rent was due. Pretty much in line with what I experienced too.
lucky you!! at least the system worked for someone lol
Congratulations on getting your payment! This thread is really helpful for setting expectations. I'm in a similar situation - just submitted my DocuSign for the Tourism Recovery Fund yesterday and was wondering about timing. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I should expect 2-3 weeks. The tax withholding info is also good to know since I was budgeting for the full amount. Thanks for updating us with your final timeline!
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Just to add - make sure you set up direct deposit if you haven't already. The debit card option works but direct deposit is usually faster and more reliable. You can update your payment method in your my.ny.gov account under the unemployment section.
Definitely agree on direct deposit! I switched from the debit card after my first few payments and it's much more convenient. No worries about the card getting declined or having to find ATMs. Plus you can see the deposit in your bank account right away instead of waiting for the card to be loaded.
One thing to watch out for - if you miss your weekly certification deadline (usually Sunday at 7:30 PM), you can still file late but it might delay your payment by a few days. I learned this the hard way when I forgot to certify one week and had to call to get it sorted out. Also, keep an eye on your benefit balance in the system - it shows how many weeks you have left. The maximum is usually 26 weeks but can be extended during high unemployment periods.
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One thing they don't tell you upfront - keep EVERYTHING documented. Every job you apply for, every contact you make, dates and times of phone calls to NYS Department of Labor. I had to provide all this during an eligibility review and was glad I kept good records. Also screenshot your weekly claim confirmations in case the system glitches.
Just to add to what others have said - you can actually file your first weekly claim the same week you submit your initial application, you don't have to wait. The key thing is to file by Sunday night each week for the previous week. And regarding job search requirements, yes you should start applying for jobs right away even though the formal requirement doesn't kick in until your second week of benefits. It shows good faith effort and you'll already have a head start on meeting the 3 contacts per week requirement. The my.ny.gov portal has a work search log feature that makes tracking applications easier too.
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I'm in a similar boat but just moved from NY to Florida to help with family stuff. Been on NY unemployment since losing my restaurant job in June. The stress of not knowing if I could keep my benefits was eating me alive until I called and confirmed - you're totally fine to keep claiming as long as you worked in NY originally. Just make sure you update your address ASAP and keep doing your 3 weekly job searches. I've been documenting everything in a Google doc just in case they audit me later. Hope your parent recovers quickly! 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear from someone in almost the exact same situation. The Google doc idea is brilliant - I'm definitely going to start doing that to keep track of all my job applications. Wishing you and your family all the best too! 💙
Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact situation! I moved from NY to North Carolina last year while on unemployment and was terrified I'd lose my benefits. Called the unemployment office (after being on hold for literally 3 hours) and they confirmed you can absolutely keep claiming NY benefits while living out of state. The key things are: 1) Update your address in the system immediately, 2) Keep doing your required work searches (NY requires 3 per week), 3) Be available to work/willing to accept a job in NY if offered, and 4) Document EVERYTHING for potential audits. I ended up being on NY unemployment for about 4 months while living in NC with zero issues. The interstate thing really isn't a problem as long as you follow all the other rules. Good luck with everything and hope your parent recovers well! ❤️
Morita Montoya
UGH the whole system is so unpredictable!! I've had payments delayed for no reason at all, then other times they come early. NYS Department of Labor really needs to give us better communication about when to expect our money especially around holidays.
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Kingston Bellamy
•If you're having trouble getting answers about payment timing, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually speak with someone at NYS Department of Labor about my deposit schedule. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than trying to call yourself and getting the busy signal.
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Joy Olmedo
same question here but for different reason - does anyone know if we still have to do our weekly claim on monday even though its memorial day?
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Kiara Greene
•Yes, you still need to file your weekly claim on Monday even though it's Memorial Day. The NYS Department of Labor online system runs 24/7 and doesn't shut down for holidays. Your claim window is still the same - you just log in and certify as usual. Missing your weekly certification could delay or stop your benefits, so definitely don't skip it!
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