How long after ID.me verification until NY unemployment releases my money?

Sorry to say but u proly need to call them. I did my ID.me in November and waited like 3 weeks thinking it would automatically fix my claim, but nothing happened. Finally decided to call and talk to a rep who had to manually release my payments. Got my money in 2 days after the call.

After struggling with this exact problem, I found this service called Claimyr that saved me SO much time. They waited on hold with unemployment and then called me when an actual person was on the line. I got connected with an agent who fixed my ID verification issue right away. Best thing I ever spent money on - got my $3k in backpay within 3 days after the call! Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Same thing happened to me in January. After I verified through ID.me, I had to wait exactly 10 business days before they released my funds. I didnt have to call or anything, it just automatically switched back to paid status. So maybe give it a couple more days? The system is just slow af.

I literaly just went through this hellish process. So after you complete ID.me verification, your status in the ID.me system updates immediately BUT the unemployment system doesnt automatically sync with ID.me. Thats why your still waiting. In my case, I waited 2 weeks and nothing changed so I finally called and the rep manually checked my ID.me status and released my payments that day. Funds hit my account 3 days later. So yes, CALL THEM!!

When this happened to me it took 14 days after ID.me verification for my claim to update automatically. BUT that was during a slower period. I've heard its taking longer now because of all the identity theft cases they're dealing with. Definitely call if its been more than 2 weeks.

Look, I work in IT (not for unemployment but similar government systems). Here's what's happening: ID.me is a third-party verification service that doesn't have an automatic data transfer with NY's unemployment system. Once you complete ID.me, your results go into a queue that DOL staff have to manually review and update in their system. Depending on their backlog, this can take anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks. If it's been more than 10 business days, definitely call. BUT calling is a nightmare right now with hold times of 3+ hours. I recommend using claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold for you and call when there's an agent ready. It's the only reliable way to actually reach someone without wasting your entire day. Once you get an agent on the phone, specifically ask them to: 1) Confirm your ID.me verification has been received in their system 2) Request they manually release any pending payments 3) Ask them to note your account that identity has been verified They should be able to release your funds immediately and you'll typically see the money in 2-3 business days after that call. Good luck!

Just fyi the ID.me thing is happening to TONS of people right now. There's a massive fraud prevention initiative going on. My neighbor works for DOL and said they're completely overwhelmed with the backlog. Definitely call!

pro tip: call exactly at 7:59am when they open at 8am. That's how I got through after only 20min on hold. If you call later in the day you'll be waitin FOREVER

Almost every1 I know who used ID.me had to call to get their payments released. The system is broken AF. I ended up using claimyr.com cuz I couldn't deal with the hold times, and they got me through to someone who fixed it right away.

You shoild try messaging them on Twitter! Much faster response than calling sometimes. Just DM @NYSLabor with your issue (don't include any personal info in the DM tho).

CALL THEM!!!! Dont wait pls. I waited 4 weeks thinking it would update automatically and it never did. One 2-hour phone call fixed everything and I got paid 3 days later.

After doing ID.me I waited 2 weeks with nothing happening. Finally bit the bullet and used Claimyr to get thru to an agent (was NOT gonna waste hours on hold). The agent told me they needed to manually verify and release the payments. Got $4300 in backpay the next business day!!!

ok I'm shocked no one mentioned this but TRY CALLING THE FRAUD DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY! Regular UI reps sometimes cant help with ID issues, but the fraud dept # is 888-598-2077. Much shorter wait times usually.

Just wanted to say i feel for you dealing with relatives who keep asking about your unemployment. My mom was the same way when i was waiting for benefits last year. So stressful 😫

I swear the ID.me thing is just another hurdle they make us jump through to delay paying benefits. The whole system feels designed to frustrate people into giving up 🤬