How long for New York Unemployment claim approval?

It can vary alot. I filed mine about 3 weeks ago and still waiting. Some people say it takes 2-3 weeks, others say it can take up to 6 weeks. Hang in there!

I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Mine took exactly 4 weeks and 2 days. But I had to call them twice to fix some issues with my claim. If everything is filled out correctly, it might be faster.

lol good luck. I've been waiting for 2 months now. The system is broken af 🤡

Here's what I know from my experience and research: • Typical processing time is 2-6 weeks • If your claim is straightforward (W2 employee, clear layoff), it's usually faster • Self-employed or mixed income can take longer • Make sure all info is correct to avoid delays • Keep certifying weekly even while waiting • If it's been over 4 weeks, try to contact them If you need to reach them, I highly recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It's a service that calls for you, waits on hold, and connects you when an agent is available. Costs $20 but saved me days of frustration. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP!

Anyone else notice how the wait times seem to get longer every year? I remember when it used to take like a week tops 🙄

Pro tip: if u haven't heard back in 3 weeks, reach out to ur local state representative. They can sometimes speed things up!

Mine got approved in 10 days but my coworker is still waiting after a month. Seems pretty random tbh

DONT GIVE UP! Keep certifying every week even if ur not approved yet. You'll get backpay once it goes thru!