Missed career appointment, account on hold - no benefits after completing requirements

I found a way to solve unemployment hold after missed appointment, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cnkrRdPcls

Ugh, that sucks. The system is so messed up. I had a similar issue last year and it took them like 3 weeks to sort it out. Keep claiming every week tho!

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. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Classic NYSDOL 🙄 Always finding new ways to make our lives harder. Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes they respond there.

Yo, I've been there. It's a total clown show 🤡 Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Dates, times, who you talked to. It'll help if you need to appeal later.

Here's what you need to do: 1. Keep certifying every week, even if you're not getting paid. 2. Try calling the ny unemployment office first thing in the morning, right when they open. It's your best shot at getting through. 3. If you can't get through on the phone, consider using a service like Claimyr. It costs a bit, but it can save you hours of frustration. 4. Check your online account for any messages or requests for additional information. 5. If it's been more than 2 weeks since you completed the requirements, file for a hearing. You can do this online. 6. Reach out to your local state representative. They sometimes can help push things along. 7. Don't give up! The system is slow, but persistence pays off. Remember, you're not alone in this. Lots of us have been in the same boat. Hang in there! 💪

have u tried turning it off and on again? lol jk but srsly ny unemployment needs a major system update

I'm in the exact same situation! Missed my appointment last week, went in yesterday to make it up. Following this thread for advice. Solidarity, OP! 👊

I went through this exact same thing a few months ago! The hold after missing an appointment is so frustrating. In my case, it took about 10-12 days after completing the makeup requirements for the hold to be lifted. The key things that helped me: 1. I kept certifying every week even though I wasn't getting paid - this is crucial! 2. I called every morning right at 8am when they opened. Took me 5 days to finally get through. 3. When I did get someone on the phone, they were able to see that I had completed everything and manually released the hold. The waiting is the worst part, but don't panic. As long as you completed all the requirements they asked for, you should get backpay for all the weeks you certified. Document everything like others mentioned - dates, confirmation numbers, etc. You've got this! 💪

I'm dealing with something similar right now too! Missed my appointment two weeks ago and just completed the makeup requirements last Friday. Still waiting for the hold to be lifted. It's so stressful when you're counting on those benefits. Reading through everyone's advice here is really helpful - sounds like patience and persistence are key. Going to start calling first thing in the morning like others suggested. Thanks for posting this @Dylan Wright, at least we know we're not alone in this mess! 🤞

I'm going through this exact situation right now too! Just missed my appointment last Thursday and did the makeup on Monday. My account is still on hold and I'm stressed about when it'll get resolved. Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me some hope though - sounds like 10-12 days seems to be pretty typical once you complete the requirements. I'm definitely going to start calling first thing at 8am like @Diego Vargas suggested. Has anyone had luck with any specific tips for getting through on the phone faster? The busy signal is driving me crazy! Thanks for starting this thread @Dylan Wright - it's so helpful to know we're all dealing with the same broken system together 🙏

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! Missed my appointment on August 30th, completed all the makeup requirements on September 5th, and my account has been on hold ever since. It's been almost 3 weeks now and I'm starting to panic. Reading through everyone's experiences here is giving me a little hope though - sounds like most people do eventually get it resolved, even if it takes longer than we'd like. I've been trying the early morning calling strategy but haven't gotten through yet. The financial stress is killing me but at least I know I'm not the only one dealing with this broken system. Thanks for posting this @Dylan Wright - really needed to see that others are going through the same thing. Going to keep pushing and document everything like everyone suggested! 🙏

I'm dealing with this same situation right now - missed my appointment on September 10th and completed the makeup requirements on the 15th. My account has been on hold for almost 2 weeks now. The stress is real when you're depending on these benefits! Reading everyone's experiences here is actually really comforting though. Sounds like the 10-12 day timeframe that @Diego Vargas mentioned is pretty typical, so I'm trying to stay patient. I've been following the advice here - certifying every week, trying to call at 8am sharp, and documenting everything. Still haven't gotten through on the phone but I'm not giving up. Thanks for starting this thread @Dylan Wright - it's so helpful to see we're all dealing with the same frustrating system together. Hopefully we'll all get our holds lifted soon! 🤞

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Missed my appointment on September 18th and completed all the makeup requirements on the 22nd. It's been about 10 days now and my account is still on hold. The anxiety is killing me because I really need those benefits to cover my expenses. But reading through everyone's experiences here is giving me so much hope - it sounds like the 10-12 day timeline that @Diego Vargas mentioned is pretty standard, and most people do get it resolved eventually. I've been following all the advice from this thread: certifying every week even though I'm not getting paid, trying to call right at 8am when they open, and keeping detailed records of everything. Haven't gotten through on the phone yet but I'm not giving up! It's honestly such a relief to know I'm not the only one dealing with this nightmare. The NY unemployment system is so broken but at least we're all supporting each other through it. Thanks @Dylan Wright for starting this thread - it's exactly what I needed to see today! 🙏