How long for new NY unemployment claim to process? Need to pay rent!

it totally depends on your situation. took me 3 weeks to get my first payment last year but my roommate got his in 10 days. if there's ANY issue with your application (even a tiny mistake), they put you in review purgatory and good luck getting answers. the system is so broken rn 🤮

After being stuck in the NY unemployment limbo for almost 2 months with zero progress, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual agent on the phone. They basically wait on hold for you and then call you when they get a rep. Talking to someone directly got my claim moving and my payments started less than a week later. Best money I've ever spent considering how much backpay I was owed! Check out this video that explains how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

For me it took 6 weeks and I had to call them about 57 times before getting thru. the whole system is designed to make people give up. KEEP CALLING. call at 7:58am right before they open, thats how i finally got someone. good luck!

mine took 2 weeks but my coworker is still waiting after almost 3 months. i think it depends on if they need to verify anything. did you have any weird employment situations in the last 18 months? if yes, prepare to wait forever 😫

Here's what you need to know about the NY unemployment system right now: - Standard processing is supposed to be 2-3 weeks for straightforward claims - BUT many claims are taking 4-8 weeks due to backlog and staffing issues - If your claim has ANY complexity (multiple employers, out-of-state work, ID verification issues), it can take 12+ weeks - The online system won't tell you if there's a problem - you need to speak with an agent - Waiting for a letter in the mail is useless - by the time you get it, you've already lost weeks Your best option is to get a human on the phone. The standard advice about calling early doesn't work as well anymore because everyone knows that trick. I used claimyr.com which got me through to an agent after weeks of failed attempts. The agent was able to see that my claim was stuck because of a verification flag that wasn't even showing on my online account. Once you talk to someone, the process usually speeds up dramatically. For your immediate rent issue, you might want to contact local rent assistance programs - many counties still have emergency funds available.

Lol welcome to ny unemployment hell. strap in buddy cuz ur gonna be here awhile. took me 11 weeks to see a penny.

have you certified for benefits while waiting? you should be doing that every week even if your claim is still pending. a lot of people don't know that and lose weeks of backpay.

you mgiht have an identity verification issue. happened to me and i didnt even know until i finally got thru to someone on the phone. check ur message inbox on the portal to see if theres anything about docusign or id.me

Call your state representative's office! This was the only thing that worked for me after waiting 9 weeks. They have special contacts at unemployment and can escalate your claim. My benefits started flowing 5 days after my rep's office stepped in.

have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes they email u for more info and it goes to spam, then ur claim just sits there forever cuz u never responded 🤦‍♂️

For what its worth, I filed in February and got my first payment exactly 5 weeks later. No calls or anything special, it just suddenly changed from pending to approved. Hang in there.

FYI if you're really desperate for rent money while waiting, you can apply for emergency assistance through your county's DSS/HRA office. They have programs specifically for people waiting on unemployment benefits. It's usually a one-time payment but could help with immediate rent crisis.

dont waste ur time calling that useless 888 number. i found a secret phone number that actually works! DM me if u want it

hate to say it but sometimes it comes down to luck of the draw on who processes ur claim. had 2 claims during covid, 1st took 7 weeks and 2nd took 9 days. exact same info on both. makes no sense.

Your claim is probably in the 'pending purgatory' because of the side gig you mentioned. They have to determine if you're eligible for regular UI or need to go through a different system. Without talking to someone, it'll just sit there forever. I was in the same situation and used claimyr.com to get through - fixed my issue in one call after waiting over 3 months. Hope this helps!

i know this sounds weird but try tweeting at NYSDOL. their social media team actually responds and can sometimes escalate cases. worked for my sister.