How long after I verify my identity with unemployment will I get paid - NYS Department of Labor timeline?

The identity verification usually takes 3-5 business days to process fully in the system, but then your claim still needs to go through regular adjudication if there are any other issues. Check your my.ny.gov account to see if there are any other requirements listed under 'To Do' items. Sometimes there are additional steps needed even after ID verification.

same thing happened to me in december! took about 2 weeks after ID verification before i got my first payment. then they released all the back weeks at once which was nice. the waiting is the worst part

Identity verification doesn't automatically release payments - your claim still needs to complete the adjudication process. NYS Department of Labor has to review your work history, separation reason, and eligibility. This can take anywhere from 1-4 weeks depending on their current workload. If you've been waiting more than 2 weeks since ID verification, you should definitely try calling to check on the status.

Identity verification is just ONE step in the process. NYS Department of Labor still has to verify your employment history, review your separation, make sure you're meeting job search requirements, etc. I work in HR and see this confusion all the time - people think ID verification = instant payment but that's not how it works.

UGHHH this system is so broken!! I've been waiting 8 weeks total and still nothing. How are people supposed to survive while they take their sweet time?? The whole thing is ridiculous.

I'm in a similar situation - completed ID verification about 10 days ago and still waiting. From what I've gathered reading through forums and talking to others, the timeline seems pretty inconsistent. Some people get payments within a week, others wait 3-4 weeks. It really depends on your specific case and how backed up they are. The "adjudication in progress" status means they're reviewing your claim details beyond just identity. I'd suggest documenting all your dates (when you applied, when you completed ID verification, etc.) so you have a clear timeline if you do need to call. Hang in there - it's frustrating but most people do eventually get their back payments once it processes.

I'm currently in a very similar situation and wanted to share what I've learned from calling around and talking to other people going through this. After ID verification is complete, the "adjudication in progress" status typically means they're doing a final eligibility review - checking your work history, separation reason, and making sure all your weekly certifications are valid. From what I've gathered, the timeline is really inconsistent but most people seem to see their first payment 10-21 days after completing ID verification. I completed mine 2 weeks ago and just yesterday my status finally changed to show actual payment amounts instead of $0. The money should hit my account in the next few days. One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts through the NY.gov system so I get notified immediately when there's any status change rather than constantly checking manually. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're behind on bills, but it does seem like most claims do eventually process. Keep certifying weekly even though it shows $0 - you'll get all those back payments at once when it finally goes through.