NY unemployment asking me to 'request additional funds' - agent filed paperwork for me but what happens next?

Yeah I went through this back in May. It's an extended benefits thing. The agent submits it for you and you literally just keep certifying weekly like normal. Took about 3 weeks for mine to kick in but then I got a lump sum for all the weeks I certified during the waiting period. No interview was required for me.

After spending WEEKS trying to reach anyone at unemployment, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual human in like 20 minutes. Talking to that agent got my additional funds approved way faster than just waiting. Best decision I made after trying to call them myself for days straight. They've got this demo video here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

I've been on extended funds since July. The whole process is super inconsistent. My friend got hers in 10 days, mine took 5 weeks with zero updates. KEEP CERTIFYING no matter what!!!! That's the most important thing. And yeah your payments will backdate to when you first applied.

This system is such a JOKE. They tell us nothing, make us wait for weeks, and expect us to just survive on air?? I had to borrow money from my parents while waiting for my extended benefits. Called 97 times one day and got nowhere. NY unemployment is a dumpster fire.

Here's the deal with additional funds requests from my experience (I went through this twice): 1) The agent files it for you - this is correct 2) You MUST continue certifying every week or you'll lose those weeks 3) There's usually a 2-4 week processing time, but it varies wildly 4) You won't get ANY notifications during this time - the NY system is terrible at communication 5) When approved, you'll get all back payments at once 6) Some people do get randomly selected for interviews but most don't One thing that REALLY helped me was using claimyr.com to get through to an agent when my application seemed stuck. Instead of calling endlessly, they got me through to someone who could actually check the status of my claim. Hang in there OP! I know it's stressful when you're running out of money, but keep certifying and the funds should come through.

ive been thru this twice now smh. the first time took 17 days the second time took 36 days. its totally random and calling them 100 times wont speed it up. just certify and wait.

Different experience here - I DID have to do an interview. They called me randomly one afternoon about 2 weeks after the agent submitted my additional funds request. Just basic questions about why I was still unemployed, if I was looking for work, etc. Got approved 3 days after that. Maybe they're doing random checks?

Does anyone know if you can check the status of this online? I'm in the same situation and can't find anything in my account showing a pending additional funds request.

I'm in exactly the same boat right now. Agent filed for me 3 weeks ago and still nothing. The anxiety is killing me. Let me know if yours comes through and I'll do the same!

If ur really desperate while waiting u should try calling them using claimyr.com - it costs money but it got me through to an agent who pushed my claim through faster. Without it I would still be waiting... NY unemployment phone lines are impossible otherwise.

check ur mail too!! sometimes they send a letter but nothing online. happened to my cousin.

Dude, don't panic. It's normal to not get any confirmation. NY unemployment is operating like it's 1985 still. Just keep certifying and it'll work out. My additional funds kicked in after 18 days and I got all back pay. Don't worry about interviews - those are super rare.

The process took exactly 26 days for me. No communication whatsoever during that time. I even tried calling back and the rep just said "it's still processing" and that was it. Just make 100% sure you keep certifying every week!

When did you send your request? They've been extra backed up since September from what I heard. My friend waited 7 weeks recently 😬

THIS IS WHY I LEFT NY!!! The unemployment system is a joke compared to other states. I moved to Pennsylvania and their system actually WORKS and COMMUNICATES with you. NY treats you like you're trying to scam them instead of just trying to get your legally entitled benefits.

If your rent is due soon and you're worried, reach out to local rental assistance programs while you wait. Most counties in NY have emergency rent help. Don't wait until you're behind to ask for help!

this is very common!! happened to me in June. just relax and keep certifying. the money will show up. took 22 days for mine.

make SURE you're completing your work search requirements while you wait!! they can use that as a reason to deny your extension if audited later!

whatever you do DONT STOP CERTIFYING!!! Even if it looks like nothing is happening. I stopped for 2 weeks cuz I thought it wasn't working and lost those payments forever 😭😭😭