How long after NY unemployment ID verification by video call until payment?

I had to do that ID verification thing back in January. It took exactly 11 days before I saw my account update to 'approved' status, then the payment hit my account 2 days after that. The video call was awful - I waited for 2 hours before an agent connected. Just hang tight, they're usually pretty good about sticking to that 14-day timeline.

its taking forever now. my cousin did his in february and waited 3 WEEKS!!! system is totally broken

had 2 do it last month took 8 days then got paid all at once. check ur email they sent me update there b4 website changed

I went through this exact situation in February. The 14 days is honestly their worst-case scenario estimate. Mine was processed in 6 business days, and I received payment on day 8. One thing that helped me: I was having trouble reaching anyone by phone to check on status, so I tried Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to an actual NYSDOL agent in about 20 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. The agent was able to confirm my verification was approved but just hadn't updated in the system yet. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

I'm going through the same thing right now! Did my video verification last Wednesday and still nothing. The agent kept asking me to turn my ID different ways and the lighting in my apartment is terrible so it took forever. I'm so stressed about this. What happens if they reject the verification? Do we have to start all over again?

the website never shows updates right anyway lol i got paid before my account even showed approved

The current average processing time for ID verification via video call is 7-10 business days. Here's what you should know: 1. Continue claiming weekly benefits during this waiting period 2. Check both your email and physical mail daily for communication 3. If your verification is approved, you'll receive all eligible back payments at once 4. The online portal often lags behind actual processing status If you reach day 12 with no updates, I'd recommend contacting them again. The verification process is frustrating but necessary to protect the integrity of the unemployment system. Most legitimate claims are processed within the timeframe they provided.

I had to do this back in January and my experience was TERRIBLE. The video verification was scheduled then canceled TWICE without notice. I ended up waiting 23 days - well beyond their "14 day" promise. When I finally got someone on the phone, they claimed my verification had been approved a week earlier but "hadn't been entered into the system correctly." Sure. Magically fixed it while I was on the phone. ALWAYS follow up before their deadline - don't just trust the process!

When I did my video verification last year, it actually went pretty fast. Got approved in 4 days. But I think I just got lucky with timing honestly. I remember the agent said something about how they were catching up on a backlog. Anyway, I'd just keep checking the website every morning, that's when they usually update the system. By the way, my brother is applying for benefits now too. Does anyone know if he needs to do the video verification or is it only for certain people?