How long after NY unemployment claim gets priority status until payments start?

Priority status typically means your claim is now at the front of the queue for review. In my experience working with clients, most priority claims are processed within 3-7 business days. The exact timeline depends on claim complexity and current NYSDOL workload. Keep certifying weekly while you wait - you'll get retroactive payments for all eligible weeks once approved.

mine was put on priority back in February and took 5 days to start getting paid. hope u get yours soon!

When they put my claim on priority it still took THREE WEEKS to get paid!! The system is sooo broken and nobody there seems to know what's going on. I called every day and got different answers every time. One rep told me priority meant 2-3 days and another said it could be up to a month! And the worst part is you can't even talk to the person who's actually reviewing your claim!!!! It's ridiculous how they treat people who are just trying to get the benefits they're entitled to.

Priority status processing times vary based on claim complexity. Simple claims (no employer disputes, clear income history) typically process in 3-5 business days. More complex claims with verification needs might take 7-10 business days even with priority status. The key factors affecting timing are: 1. Whether additional documentation is needed 2. If there are multiple employers that need to be contacted 3. Current NYSDOL backlog volume 4. Any system flags on your account One tip: check your message inbox on the portal daily for any requests for additional information, as these can delay processing if not addressed promptly.

I'm in the same boat as you right now! Been waiting 6 weeks total, got priority status on Monday. Still nothing in my account. The anxiety is killing me. Please update if you get your payments!

After struggling to reach anyone at NY unemployment for weeks about my priority claim, I finally found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an agent in under 15 minutes. The agent was able to tell me exactly why my priority claim was delayed (missing employer form) and what I needed to do to fix it. Saved me from waiting another month! They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE if you're interested. Definitely worth it when you're desperate to talk to a real person.

btw make sure ur answering ur phone even if u dont recognize the number. sometimes they call to verify info before they can finish processing and if u miss it they just delay everything

My roommate got priority status last month and it took exactly 4 business days. But my cousin had to wait almost 2 weeks and his claim was pretty normal too so idk seems pretty random honestly

Another important factor: if your claim was moved to priority because of a specific issue that was identified and resolved during your call, you'll likely see faster processing than if it was escalated as a general aging claim. If the representative identified and fixed a specific problem during your call, that's a good sign for quicker resolution.

Congratulations to both of you on getting approved! This gives me hope that they might actually be catching up on the priority claims backlog. For anyone still waiting - Nathan's timeline of 5 business days seems to align with what most people are experiencing for straightforward claims. The fact that multiple people got approved this week suggests they may have dedicated additional resources to clearing the priority queue. Keep certifying weekly and hopefully you'll see movement soon too!

Just wanted to add my recent experience - I got priority status 3 weeks ago and finally got my first payment yesterday! Took way longer than the 3-7 days people mentioned, but I think it was because my previous employer disputed my claim initially. The rep I spoke with last week said disputes automatically extend the timeline even with priority status. So if your claim is straightforward like Nathan's was, you'll probably see faster results. But if there are any complications, be prepared for it to take longer even with the priority designation. The good news is once it's approved, all the back pay comes at once!

Just want to say this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently on week 4 of waiting and just got my claim moved to priority status yesterday. Reading everyone's experiences really helps manage expectations - seems like 3-7 business days is realistic for straightforward claims, but could be longer if there are complications. I'll make sure to keep answering unknown calls and checking my portal daily for any document requests. Will definitely update once I hear something. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines, it really helps reduce the anxiety of not knowing!

I'm in a very similar situation and this thread has been such a relief to find! Got my priority status assigned 3 days ago after being stuck in pending for over a month. The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when you're already dealing with financial stress. It's really encouraging to see Nathan and Savannah both got approved recently - gives me hope that maybe they really are working through the priority queue more efficiently now. I've been checking my portal obsessively and making sure to answer every call, even the obvious spam ones just in case. Has anyone noticed if there's a particular time of day when payments typically show up in your account? Trying to manage my expectations but also don't want to miss it when it happens!