How long for first NY unemployment payment after certifying for 2 weeks?

The first payment typically takes 3-4 business days after your initial certification, but ONLY after the DOL has fully processed your claim. So the real question is: did you get a monetary determination letter yet? If you just got approved recently, there might still be a waiting week before payments begin.

it took me almost 3 weeks to get my first payment after i started certifying!! system is SO SLOW in 2025, dont worry yet

There's a common misunderstanding about the waiting week. The first week you're eligible is a waiting week (no payment), then you certify for the following weeks and get paid for those. So if you've certified for two weeks after your waiting week, you should expect payment for both. Some things to check: 1. Verify your direct deposit info is correct in your account 2. Make sure there are no pending issues on your claim 3. Check if your payment status says "pending" or "processed" If it says processed but you haven't received payment within 5 business days, there might be an issue with your bank information or an unresolved eligibility question.

Are you sure you entered the correct bank info? I accidentally transposed 2 numbers in my account # and my payment got returned. Took an extra week to sort out. Just something to double check!

im in the EXACT same boat right now!!! certified for 2 weeks, status is 'processed' but NO MONEY yet!! this is making me panic because rent is due next week and i have like $27 in my account 😭 please update if yours comes through!!

When I had this issue in January, I was going CRAZY trying to call the regular unemployment number. Busy signals for days! I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE Turns out I had an identity verification flag that wasn't showing up in my online account. The agent removed it on the spot and my payment hit my account the next day. Sometimes you need to actually speak to someone to get these things fixed.

does anyone know if they process payments on weekends???

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that my payment finally came through this morning! It took exactly 8 business days from my first certification. Both weeks were deposited together. Thanks for all the help and reassurance!

For anyone else reading this thread in the future: The typical timeline for NY unemployment in 2025 is: 1. Claim approval/monetary determination: 2-3 weeks after application 2. First week = waiting week (no payment) 3. First actual payment: 7-10 business days after certifying 4. Subsequent payments: 2-3 business days after weekly certification They've improved the system somewhat, but that first payment still takes longer than they advertise.

Just wanted to add my experience from last month - I was in the exact same situation and it drove me crazy waiting! My first payment took 9 business days after certifying, but like others mentioned, they deposited both weeks together. The key thing that helped my anxiety was checking my online account daily - once it switches from "pending" to "processed" you know the money is coming, it's just a matter of the banking system catching up. Also, if you have a credit union they sometimes process ACH deposits faster than big banks. Hang in there everyone, the wait is brutal but the payments do come through!

Thanks for this helpful timeline breakdown! I'm currently on day 6 of waiting for my first payment and this gives me hope that it should come through soon. It's reassuring to know that 7-10 business days is actually normal for the first payment - the DOL website makes it sound like it should only take 2-3 days which had me worried something was wrong. Question for anyone who's been through this: do they send any kind of notification when the payment is actually sent to your bank, or does the money just show up?

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Filed my claim in early March, got approved last week, and just completed my second certification yesterday. My status shows "processed" but still no payment in my account. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring - sounds like 7-10 business days for that first payment is totally normal, even though it's stressful when you're waiting for it. I'm on day 4 now so hopefully it comes through soon. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines, it really helps to know what to expect!

I went through this exact same anxiety last year! My first payment took 8 business days and I was checking my bank account obsessively every morning. What really helped was understanding that NY's system has multiple layers of verification for first payments - they verify your identity, bank info, and eligibility one more time before releasing funds. It's frustrating but it's actually a good sign that your status shows "processed" because that means you've cleared all the hurdles. The money is coming! Also, pro tip: if you have mobile banking, set up account alerts for deposits so you don't have to keep manually checking. The relief when that first payment hits is incredible!

I'm currently going through this exact same waiting game right now! Just certified for my second week yesterday and my status shows "processed" but still no money in my account. Reading through everyone's experiences here is honestly such a huge relief - I was starting to panic that something was wrong with my claim, but it sounds like 7-10 business days for the first payment is completely normal even though the DOL website makes it seem like it should be much faster. I'm on day 3 of waiting so hopefully it comes through soon. It's so stressful when you have rent and bills due! Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - this thread is like a lifeline for those of us going through this anxiety-inducing wait.

I'm in the exact same situation right now and this thread has been a lifesaver for my anxiety! Just completed my second week of certifying yesterday and my status shows "processed" but no payment yet. I was starting to freak out thinking something was wrong with my claim, but reading everyone's experiences showing 7-10 business days for the first payment is actually normal has given me so much relief. I'm currently on day 4 of waiting. The DOL website really does make it sound like payments should come within 2-3 days which is super misleading! It's especially stressful when you're already financially stretched and counting on this money. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - knowing that both weeks usually get deposited together when the first payment finally comes through is reassuring too. Fingers crossed mine comes through soon!

I just wanted to jump in here as someone who went through this exact same nerve-wracking experience about 6 months ago! The waiting for that first payment is absolutely brutal, especially when you're already financially stressed. I remember checking my bank account like 10 times a day and panicking that something was wrong with my claim. My first payment took exactly 9 business days after certifying, and like others mentioned, both weeks came through at once. What really helped me was understanding that NY's system treats the first payment differently - they run additional fraud prevention checks and verifications that don't happen with subsequent payments. Once that first one hits though, every payment after comes like clockwork in 2-3 days. For anyone currently waiting - hang in there! The "processed" status really does mean your money is coming, it's just their backend systems being extra cautious. I know it doesn't help with immediate bills, but the payments do come through and they'll backpay everything you're owed.

I'm currently in this exact situation too and finding this thread has been such a relief! Just finished my second week of certifying on Sunday and I'm on day 3 of waiting with a "processed" status but no payment yet. I was starting to get really anxious because like everyone else mentioned, the DOL website makes it sound like payments should arrive in 2-3 days max. Reading all these experiences showing 7-10 business days is actually normal for the first payment has really calmed my nerves. It's especially tough when you're already financially tight and this money is what you're counting on to keep things afloat. The waiting game is brutal but I'm feeling more confident now that the payment will come through soon. Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines - this community support makes such a difference when you're going through this stressful process!