NY unemployment payments stopped due to expired work permit - will I get backpay now that it's renewed?

yes you'll get it. they did same to me last yr when my permit expired. took about 10 days after i uploaded new one to get all the back pay

You should be eligible for those weeks since you now have proof you're authorized to work during that period. Make sure you continue certifying every week even when payments are on hold! The system needs those certifications on file to process backpay. Also double-check that you uploaded the document to the correct section of your account - it should go under 'Work Authorization Documents' not just the general document upload area.

THEY ALWAYS DO THIS!! The DOL system is set up to automatically flag and stop payments the second your work permit expiration date hits! But then when you renew and upload proof they take FOREVER to review and restart your benefits. It's like they're quick to stop money but slow to start it again. So frustrating!

You need to make a phone call. I was in a similar situation in February 2025. My work permit expired and they stopped my payments. I uploaded the renewed document but nothing happened for two weeks. I tried calling every day but couldn't get through until I found Claimyr. They got me connected to a live agent in about 20 minutes (https://claimyr.com). The agent verified my documents right on the phone and released all my backpay. I got the money 2 days later. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

To directly answer your question: Yes, you will receive backpay for those weeks IF: 1. You continued to certify for benefits during those weeks 2. Your new work permit shows no gap in work authorization 3. You meet all other eligibility requirements for those weeks The NY DOL system is designed to automatically stop payments when a work authorization document expires. Once you upload the new document, they should review it and release the held payments, but this doesn't always happen automatically. If it's been more than 5 business days since you uploaded the new permit, I recommend calling the DOL directly. Have your claim ID and the date you uploaded your document ready when you call.

my roomate had this happen in january. he got all the money but took almost a month after uploading new permit. keep certifying!!!

did u check ur payment history? sometimes they release the money but don't tell u

I went through this exact situation last fall. Here's what I learned: 1. You WILL get backpay for those weeks as long as you certified properly 2. The DOL processing time varies dramatically - some people get backpay in 3 days, others wait 3+ weeks 3. If you have 'Available Days Remaining' in your account, that's a good sign you'll get paid 4. The system doesn't always notify you when they process backpay - check your payment history every day In my case, I uploaded my renewed work permit and waited 2 weeks with no change. I finally got through to an agent who told me my document was in the queue but hadn't been reviewed yet. They expedited it for me, and I received all my back payments 2 days later.

Update us when you get your backpay! It will help others in the same situation to know how long it took.

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I got all my backpay! It took 6 days after uploading my renewed work permit. I didn't have to call - it just appeared in my account this morning with a notification that my document review was complete. So relieved! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice!

That's great news! Glad to hear they processed it without you having to call. For anyone else reading this in the future: results vary widely depending on DOL workload. Some people get their backpay quickly like the original poster, while others may need to follow up by phone if it takes longer than a week.

Congratulations on getting your backpay! This is such a helpful update for the community. Your timeline of 6 days is really encouraging - it shows that sometimes the system does work efficiently when you upload everything correctly. I've seen so many people in similar situations stress about whether they'll ever see those missed payments, so your success story will definitely give others hope. Thanks for taking the time to update us!