NY unemployment ID verification question - does it start my claim automatically?

No, ID verification is just one step in the process. After your identity is verified, you'll still need to complete the actual application for benefits. Make sure you go back to your dashboard and check for any tasks marked as 'incomplete' - there should be another section for submitting your actual claim information including employment history, reason for separation, etc.

it just checks ur id, u still gotta do the whole aplication after. took me like 40 mins to finish everything

The ID verification step is a security measure to prevent fraud, but it doesn't initiate your actual claim. After verification, you need to complete your application with details about your previous employment, reason for unemployment, and earnings history. Once you submit that, you'll get a confirmation number and instructions about when to start certifying weekly. Make sure all documentation is ready before you start - last paystub, employment dates, and contact information for previous employers.

I struggled with the same thing in January! The NY system is so confusing. The ID verification is just step one. After that's done, you have to complete the actual application which asks about your work history, why you're unemployed, etc. Once THAT'S done, you still have to wait for approval, which took almost 3 weeks for me even though everything was perfect on my application. When I needed to speak with someone about a question, I couldn't get through for days until someone told me about Claimyr (claimyr.com). It got me a callback from NYSDOL in about 20 minutes instead of waiting on hold forever. They have a demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - totally worth it when you're stuck with questions about your specific situation.

I GOT SO CONFUSED BY THIS TOO!!! I thought my claim was all done after ID verification and couldn't figure out why I wasn't getting any payments or emails!!! Turns out I had to go back and do the ACTUAL APPLICATION part. I wasted THREE WEEKS thinking everything was done!!! The system is TERRIBLE and nobody tells you anything!!! Make sure you double-check your dashboard for incomplete tasks!!!!!

When I applied last month, I had to do ID verification first, then the actual claim application, then wait for a determination letter. Everything looked fine on my end but I still got a call from them asking about my last employer. Just FYI so you're not surprised if they call.

anyone else notice they ask for the same info like 3 different times during the application? so annoying

my cousin did the id verification and then forgot to do the rest and wondered why no money came. dont make his mistake lol

One more important thing to remember: after you complete the full application and get approved, you still need to certify weekly to receive benefits. Many people miss this step and wonder why they aren't getting paid. Set a reminder on your phone for the same day each week to log in and certify that you're still unemployed and looking for work.

Just want to echo what everyone else has said - ID verification is definitely just the first step! I made the same mistake last year and sat around waiting for benefits after only doing the ID part. You'll need to go back to your NY.gov account and complete the full application with all your employment details. Pro tip: have your Social Security card, driver's license, and last few paystubs ready before you start the main application - it makes the process much smoother. The whole thing took me about an hour to complete properly. Good luck!