How long to receive NY unemployment back payments after DOL approves release?

Thanks for responding! No, they didn't give me any confirmation number - just said 'it's been approved for release' and that I should see it 'soon'. Didn't mention any additional steps. I'm on day 6 now (4 business days) so maybe I just need to be patient a little longer?

Two MONTHS?? Oh god, I hope that's not what happens to me. Did you do anything special to finally get them to release it?

nope just waited. one day it just showed up in my account. no warning or anything

This is really helpful, thank you! They definitely said "approved for release" not just "released" so maybe that's why it's taking longer. My direct deposit info is correct (I've received regular payments before), and I don't see any messages in my account. I'll give it until next Monday before I start panicking.

Oh no, that's terrible! I'm sorry you had to deal with that. I'll definitely call again if nothing happens by early next week. It's so frustrating because I really need this money.

I've never heard of this before! Does it really work? I've wasted so many hours on hold already, I'm willing to try anything at this point.

Yeah, it actually works. The DOL phone system is completely overwhelmed, but Claimyr has some way of getting through. When I used it, they called me back with a DOL agent already on the line. The agent saw there was a system flag on my account that was holding things up, and she removed it right away.

Thanks for sharing your experience! That gives me hope - I'm on day 6 now so maybe just a couple more days to go.

Yes, this is correct. NY unemployment typically processes most payments in batches, with standard weekly claims processed on Monday/Tuesday and many back payments and adjustments processed on Wednesday/Thursday. However, this can vary depending on holidays and system maintenance schedules. This is one reason why some people see delays even after approval - they might have just missed the processing window for that week's batch.

Great news! Glad it worked out and thanks for updating the thread - this will help others who find themselves in a similar situation.

lucky you! glad it didnt take months like mine did

Congrats Emma! That's such a relief. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - been waiting 5 days since they told me my back payments were "approved for release." Your timeline gives me hope that mine might come through in the next few days. Really appreciate you coming back to update everyone!

That's awesome Emma! Thanks for updating us - it's so helpful to see actual timelines from real people. I've been lurking on this thread because I'm in a similar boat (waiting for back payments from February). Your experience gives me hope that the system does eventually work, even if it's frustratingly slow. Congrats on finally getting your money!

That's fantastic news Emma! I'm so relieved for you - I know how stressful it is waiting for money you desperately need. I'm actually in a similar situation right now (been waiting 4 days since they told me my back payments were "in process"). Your timeline is really encouraging and gives me a better idea of what to expect. Thanks so much for coming back to update everyone - it really helps those of us still waiting to have realistic expectations!

Congratulations Emma! What a relief that must be. I'm actually dealing with something similar - been waiting 9 days now since they told me my back payments were "approved for processing" (not even "released" like yours was). Your post gives me hope that maybe mine will come through soon too. The waiting is the worst part when you're counting on that money. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone - it's really helpful to see real timelines instead of just the vague "soon" we get from DOL!

So happy for you Emma! I've been following this thread because I'm in week 3 of waiting for my back payments after they said they were "released." Your update gives me hope that the system isn't completely broken, just really slow. Did you get the full $2,450 you were expecting, or did they hold anything back for taxes/adjustments?

That's amazing Emma! What a huge relief that must be after all that stress and waiting. I'm actually going through the exact same thing right now - been waiting 7 days since they told me my back payments were "approved for release" and your timeline gives me so much hope. The uncertainty is the worst part when you're depending on that money for bills. Thanks for coming back to update us - it really helps to see real experiences instead of just guessing! Fingers crossed mine comes through in the next day or two following your timeline.

That's such great news Emma! I've been silently following this thread because I'm in day 4 of waiting for my back payments after being told they were "approved for release." Your 8-day timeline is really helpful - gives me a realistic expectation instead of just hoping it'll magically appear overnight. The stress of waiting for money you desperately need is so real. Thanks for taking the time to come back and update everyone, it means a lot to those of us still in limbo!

Congratulations Emma! That's such a huge relief - I know exactly how stressful that waiting period is. I'm currently on day 3 of waiting for my back payments after being told they were "approved for release" so your 8-day timeline is really reassuring. It's so helpful when people come back to update the community with actual results instead of leaving everyone hanging. Gives those of us still waiting some realistic expectations. Hope you can finally catch up on those bills!

That's wonderful Emma! What a relief that must be after all that waiting and stress. I'm actually in a very similar situation - been waiting 5 days now since they told me my back payments were "approved for release." Your 8-day timeline is really encouraging and helps me set realistic expectations. The not knowing when it'll come through is honestly the worst part when you're counting on that money. Thanks so much for coming back to update everyone - it's incredibly helpful to see actual timelines from real experiences rather than just the vague "soon" we get from DOL representatives!

So glad to hear it finally came through Emma! I'm on day 10 now since they told me mine were "approved for release" and starting to get really worried. Your timeline gives me hope that maybe I'm just in a slower batch. Did you notice any status changes in your online account before the money actually hit, or did it just appear without warning? Thanks for updating us - it's so rare that people come back to share the resolution!