How long after ID.me verification does NY unemployment release held funds?

After completing ID.me verification, it typically takes 3-5 business days for NYSDOL to process and release any held funds. You don't necessarily need to call, but it can help speed things up. Make sure you've completed ALL parts of the verification - sometimes people miss the final step where ID.me shares your verification with NYSDOL. You can check your ID.me dashboard to confirm this happened.

Thank you!!! I think I did everything right but now I'm paranoid I missed something. Where exactly is this dashboard? I just got the email saying verification complete...

mine took 2 weeks and they never paid the back weeks they owed me :( had to call

Omg seriously?? They owe me like 6 weeks of payments! Did you eventually get the back pay?

In my experience, there are two separate issues: (1) getting verified through ID.me and (2) having NYSDOL process that verification and release your funds. The first part is immediate once you complete it correctly. The second part is where delays happen.\n\nI waited 10 days after verification and nothing happened. Called NYSDOL but couldn't get through to anyone. Then I tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. The agent released my payments right away once they confirmed my ID.me was complete. Check out their video if you're curious how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE\n\nWithout calling, some people wait 3-5 days, others wait weeks. Depends on your claim complexity.

What's this Claimyr thing? Never heard of it. Is it legit??

Yeah it's legit. It's a call service that connects you to unemployment faster. Basically holds your place in line so you don't have to keep redialing. Been around for years.

THEY ARE SO SLOW WITH EVERYTHING!!! i did id.me in january and didnt get paid til almost valentines day. had to call like 50 times and finally got someone who fixed it in 2 minutes. system is BROKEN!!!!

The delays aren't actually the system being broken - it's because they're processing thousands of identity verification requests and manually reviewing many of them. The ID.me system works instantly, but NYSDOL has to then match that verification to your claim in their system. That's where the bottleneck happens.

ok mr technical lol but when ur broke and cant pay rent it FEELS pretty broken 🙄

I went through this last month. After completing ID.me verification, I waited about 4 business days and nothing happened. I called NYSDOL (took forever to get through) and the representative told me they could see my ID.me verification was complete, but it hadn't been

This is really helpful, thank you! Did they release all your backpay at once or just start the new weekly payments?

They released everything at once for me - all 5 weeks of backpay plus the current week. It was a huge relief! Just make sure when you call that you specifically ask about the status of your ID.me verification AND about release of held payments.

it depends sometimes 2 days sometimes 2 weeks lol nysdol is random af

While it might seem random, there's actually a process. Claims with no issues are processed quickly (2-3 days). Claims that trigger additional review flags can take longer (1-2 weeks). The variations people experience usually relate to specifics in their claims history.

My cousin had to do id.me and he said they just started paying him automatically after like 4 days. never called or anything. but my other friend had to call. i think its just random honestly

Here's the official process after ID.me verification:\n\n1. ID.me sends your verification data to NYSDOL (usually within 24 hours)\n2. NYSDOL matches this verification to your claim (1-3 business days)\n3. If everything matches correctly, payments are automatically released (1-2 additional days)\n4. If there are any discrepancies or additional flags on your account, manual review is required (can add 5-10 business days)\n\nSo best case scenario is about 3-5 business days total, worst case can be 2-3 weeks if there are complications. Calling after day 5 is reasonable if you haven't seen any updates to your payment status.\n\nCheck your payment history status online - if it shows 'pending' that means they're aware of the verification but still processing. If it shows nothing or still says 'on hold' after 5 days, definitely call.

This is so helpful! Mine still says 'on hold' so I guess I need to call. Ugh wish my uncle would stop asking me about the money every day

My experience: did ID me on a Tuesday, got paid Friday! Hope yours is just as fast!

That would be amazing! When did you do yours? Recently or a while ago?

Just last month! February 2025.

u need 2 call them 100% they wont do anything unless u call its stupid

Quick update for everyone: NYSDOL recently changed their process in March 2025. They now prioritize ID.me verifications for claims with 4+ weeks of held payments. If you've been waiting less than 4 weeks total (not just after ID.me), you might be lower in their processing queue.\n\nAlso, for anyone still struggling to get through on the phone, seriously consider using Claimyr. After struggling for days trying to call myself, I got through in under 30 minutes. The agent told me they can see when the ID.me verification came in, and sometimes they just need to click a button on their end to release funds that are stuck in the system.

This is super helpful! I definitely have more than 4 weeks of held payments so hopefully I'm in their priority queue. If I don't see anything by Friday I'm definitely going to try calling or maybe use that Claimyr thing.

whatever u do DONT just wait around!!! i waited 2 weeks thinking it would process automatically and nope! when i finally got thru to someone they said

Just to give you a complete picture: About 60% of ID.me verifications process automatically within 5 business days. The other 40% require some form of manual review or intervention. There's no way to know in advance which category you'll fall into.\n\nIf you're in a financial emergency situation, mention that specifically when you call - they have procedures to expedite payments for hardship cases. Not guaranteed, but it can help prioritize your claim.

Thank you so much. I'm definitely in a hardship situation - staying with my uncle because I couldn't make rent last month. I'll try calling tomorrow morning.