NY unemployment rep says I need to wait 10 weeks to be priority? Only at week 8!

Same boat! Im on week 9 and they told me the exact same thing. Something bout a "10 week threshold" for priority claims. The system is totally broken. I finally got thrugh using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and the agent basically confirmed I just gotta wait another week. Best money I ever spent just to get a straight answer finally. Check out their youtube video if youre interested https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

This is sadly true. I waited 12 weeks before my claim was finally processed. The whole 10 weeks priority thing is real and it's completely ridiculous. They're basically forcing people into desperate situations while they take thier time. If you have the option, try contacting your local state representatives office - that's what finally helped me.

I hate to be that person but... yea, 10 weeks seems to be their new "standard" 🙄 I went through this a few months ago and was told the exact same thing. It's insane how they expect ppl to survive with no income for that long. The worst part is that different reps tell you different things, so half the time you don't even know what's true anymore.

LISTEN UP EVERYONE - I've been through this whole mess and have some actual advice that might help. The NY unemployment system is completely overwhelmed and their "10 week priority" system is unfortunately very real. Here's what you need to know: First, don't just wait passively. Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every conversation, names of reps you speak with. Second, there are several ways to try to speed things up: 1. Contact your state senator or assembly person's office. They have direct channels to DOL and can sometimes expedite claims. 2. If you're truly in a financial emergency, emphasize this when you speak to reps. Use phrases like "facing eviction" or "unable to afford medicine" - sometimes this can get you flagged for expedited review. 3. Make sure there are no issues with your claim that you can fix. Verify your ID.me is complete, that all employer information is correct, and that you're answering certification questions correctly. 4. Try using Claimyr.com to get through to an agent faster. It saved me hours of hold time and frustration. When you do get through, ask specifically if there are any issues with your claim that are causing the delay. 5. Request a supervisor when you call. Regular agents often can't actually help with stuck claims. Don't give up! The system is designed to be frustrating, but persistence does pay off eventually.

wtf, 10 weeks?! i swear they just make up these arbitrary waiting periods to wear people down. when i filed back in november it was 8 weeks to be "priority" and now its 10?? the system is designed to make people give up fr

have you tried calling really early in the morning? like right when they open? that's how i finally got through and they told me there was an issue with my identity verification that was holding everything up. nobody had bothered to tell me and i'd been waiting for 7 weeks! might be worth trying again and asking if there's a specific hold on your claim.

This 10 week rule is such BS! I waited 12 weeks last year and was told the same thing. When I asked why they don't tell people this upfront they just said "policy" 🤡 NY unemployment is a joke honestly

yall are lucky u even got through to someone. ive been calling for weeks and cant even get past the automated system 😭

Check if there's a hold on your account for something specific. Mine was stuck for similar reasons and when I finally got through they told me my former employer had contested my claim. Once I provided the documents they needed it got resolved faster. The 10 week thing is their standard line but sometimes there are specific issues they can fix.

when did you apply? if you applied in february and its april now, that should be more than 8 weeks already... are you sure youre counting correctly? not being mean just trying to help

its a complete disaster tbh. i filed in january and didnt get paid until march 15th. the whole priority thing is real but inconsistent. my friend got hers after only 6 weeks so idk why some ppl have to wait the full 10. the system is broken af

Email your state assembly person!!! I cannot stress this enough! I was in your exact situation and nothing worked until I reached out to my assembly member. Had my benefits within 5 days after their office contacted DOL on my behalf. Don't wait for the 10 week nonsense.

they're lying to you. there's no official "10 week rule" - it's just what they tell people to get them off the phone. my claim was stuck for 6 weeks until i spoke to a supervisor who fixed it in 5 minutes. always ask for a supervisor!

I know this isnt what you want to hear but yes, the 10 week thing is real. I was in ur exact situation in January. Waited the full 10 weeks and magically my claim was processed the day after. Its their way of managing the backlog - they just prioritize the oldest claims first. Total garbage system but sadly thats how it works now.

I wonder if they're telling people different things in different regions? I'm in Buffalo and was told 8 weeks priority not 10. Maybe it depends on which office is handling your claim? The whole system is messed up either way.

Can't believe they're still pulling this crap. The waiting time just keeps getting longer and longer. I remember back in 2020 they were saying 3-4 weeks was the max anyone should wait. Then it was 6 weeks. Now 10?? Next year it'll be 15 weeks at this rate 🙄

Pro tip: call your local congressional office AND state assembly person. I was stuck for 9 weeks, called both offices, and within 3 days my claim was processing. They have special contacts within DOL that can actually get things done. Don't just wait for the 10 week mark!

anyone else notice that when u finally do get through to someone, they always act like its your fault somehow? like sorry for being unemployed and needing the benefits i paid into for years??

The whole system is designed to make you give up. Stay strong and keep pushing. I waited 11 weeks total before mine was approved last year. The second you hit that 10 week mark, call EVERY single day and remind them you're now a "priority" case. Be polite but persistent.