How do you know if you got approved for unemployment benefits in NY?
Filed my unemployment claim two weeks ago through my.ny.gov and I'm getting anxious about whether it was approved or not. I keep checking my account but it just shows 'claim under review' still. Is there supposed to be some kind of notification when you get approved? Do they send an email or letter? I'm worried I did something wrong on the application because this is my first time filing for unemployment and I don't know what to expect. How long does it usually take to find out if you're approved?
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CosmosCaptain
You'll get a determination letter in the mail and your my.ny.gov account will update to show your weekly benefit amount. Usually takes 2-3 weeks for a decision on a standard claim. If there are no issues with your application, you should see the status change from 'under review' to showing your benefit rate and payment schedule. Make sure you're filing your weekly claims even while waiting for approval - you can certify for those weeks retroactively once approved.
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Ravi Choudhury
•Thanks! I have been doing the weekly claims just in case. Should I be worried that it's taking this long?
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Freya Johansen
same boat here, filed 3 weeks ago and still waiting. my friend got approved in like 10 days so im starting to think somethings wrong with mine
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Omar Fawzi
•Have you tried calling the NYS Department of Labor? I was having trouble getting through but found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your claim status.
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Chloe Wilson
The approval process can vary significantly depending on your employment situation. If you were laid off from a traditional W-2 job with clear separation, approval is typically straightforward. However, if there are any questions about your reason for separation, work history, or if you need identity verification, it can take longer. Check for any 'To Do' items in your my.ny.gov account - sometimes there are additional documents they need that people miss. The system should show any outstanding requirements.
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Ravi Choudhury
•I checked and there's nothing in my to-do list. I was laid off due to company downsizing so it should be straightforward.
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Diego Mendoza
ugh the NYS Department of Labor system is SO SLOW right now. i swear they make it as confusing as possible on purpose. took me a month to get approved last year and that was with no issues at all!!
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Anastasia Romanov
You're overthinking it! Two weeks is nothing, I waited almost a month and everything was fine. Just keep doing your weekly certs and be patient.
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Dmitry Petrov
I went through this exact same anxiety when I first applied! The waiting period is definitely nerve-wracking. In my experience, you'll typically get a paper determination letter in your mailbox before you see any updates online. The my.ny.gov portal can be slow to update sometimes. Since you were laid off due to downsizing and don't have any outstanding to-do items, that's actually a really good sign - it means your case is probably just working through the normal processing queue. I'd say give it another week or two before getting too worried. The system is just backed up right now, but two weeks is still within the normal timeframe.
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