How long after BY (Benefit Year) end date will I get NY unemployment payments again?

When I reapplied after my benefit year ended in February 2025, it took exactly 10 business days before payments started again. The system needs to verify your employment history from the past 18 months, so that's why there's a waiting period. Make sure your claim shows as "pending" and not "incomplete" on the website - big difference. As long as you continue to certify weekly during this waiting period, you should receive backpay for those weeks once the new claim is processed.

mine took 3 weeks lol and then they wanted more info... sent like 4 emails asking for the same stuff i already uploaded. keep checking your message inbox on the portal every day!!

The timeline varies considerably based on your specific circumstances. Typically, if there are no issues with your application and all information is verified without problems, you can expect to wait 2-3 weeks before payments resume. However, this process can take longer if: 1. There are discrepancies in your reported employment history 2. Your previous employers don't respond promptly to NYSDOL verification requests 3. You worked in multiple states during your base period 4. The system flags your application for manual review During this waiting period, it's crucial that you continue to certify weekly. Any eligible weeks will be paid retroactively once your new claim is approved. Also, check your message inbox daily, as NYSDOL often requests additional documentation there rather than by email or mail.

Same boat. My BYE was 3 weeks ago and still nothing. The worst part is you can't get anyone on the phone to tell you what's happening!!!

After struggling to reach someone at NYSDOL about my BYE reapplication (which was stuck in limbo for almost 4 weeks), I tried this service called Claimyr that got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes. It basically calls for you and holds your place in line. Saved me days of frustration because the agent was able to see my claim was stuck in a verification queue and pushed it through while I was on the phone. Got my backpay two days later. You can see how it works in their demo video: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE or their website claimyr.com

WHY does this process have to be SO COMPLICATED??? I went through this in January and it took 5 FULL WEEKS before I saw a penny!! The website said 2-3 weeks but that's a LIE. And they expect us to survive how exactly??? The whole system is designed to make people give up!!

I process these claims daily, and I can offer some insight on what affects the timeline: 1. Clean reapplications typically process in 14-21 days 2. Claims requiring additional identity verification add about 7-10 days 3. Claims with multiple employers in the base period take longer to verify 4. Missing or incomplete work history information causes significant delays To improve your chances of faster processing: - Make sure all wages and employers from the past 18 months are accurately reported - Upload any requested documents immediately (check your inbox daily) - Certify each week even while waiting for approval - If you do need to call, try early morning (7:30am) or late afternoon (4:30pm) on Wednesdays or Thursdays for shorter wait times The system will retroactively pay for all eligible weeks once approved, so you won't lose any benefits during the waiting period.

btw did u get that message on ur account that says "waiting week" or something? cuz i had that and it meant they don't pay u for the first week after reapplying. kinda sucks

Quick update on processing times - I've noticed from forums and my own experience that NYSDOL seems to be moving faster on BYE reapplications in 2025 compared to last year. Several people reported 10-14 day processing times recently, which is better than the 3-4 weeks that was common before. I think they've streamlined their verification process. That said, always plan for longer just in case your claim needs additional review.

Has anyone had their weekly benefit amount change after reapplying at BYE? I'm worried mine might go down since I worked less this past year.