NY unemployment deposit delayed after address change - is this normal?

ya this happened to me too lol. took like 10 days to get my money after i changed my address. they prob have to verify it or whatever

Address changes can trigger a security review in the NY unemployment system. It's a fraud prevention measure. Typically it causes a 3-7 day delay, but can be longer if there are other flags on your account. The system needs to verify your identity at the new address to prevent benefits theft.

Call them ASAP!! My brother had something similar happen after he moved and it turned out there was a problem with his new address format in their system. It took him THREE WEEKS to get his money because no one told him anything was wrong until he finally got through to an agent!

I work with unemployment claims and can confirm that address changes often trigger a brief security review. This is typically resolved within 5-7 business days. However, if you need your payment sooner, I recommend speaking with an agent directly. They can verify your identity and potentially release the payment immediately. Also, make sure your direct deposit information is still correct after the address change - sometimes one change resets other settings in the system.

I was stuck in the same situation last month after my move. Couldn't get through on the phone for days. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it worked surprisingly well - got through to an agent in about 20 minutes who fixed my issue on the spot. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE The agent confirmed that address changes trigger a verification hold, but they can override it once they confirm your identity. My payment was processed the next day after I spoke with someone.

When I changed my address back in february my payments stopped completely and I had to do a whole identity verification process with those stupid [ID.me](http://ID.me) people. Took almost 3 weeks!! Make sure you check your message inbox on the unemployment website, they might have sent you something about verifying your identity that you missed.

The REAL problem is that NYSDOL is STILL using their outdated system that flags everything as potential fraud! They need to fix their broken system instead of making US suffer. I had to wait 12 days when I changed my address last year and no one could tell me why. THEN they had the nerve to tell me I should have "planned better" when I called to complain about the delay. RIDICULOUS!

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone using that Claimyr service! The agent confirmed there was a hold on my account due to the address change. She verified my identity and released the payment. She said it should be in my account within 1-2 business days. Such a relief! She also mentioned this happens pretty frequently with address changes and that I should always call immediately if my payment is even one day late in the future. Thanks everyone for your help!