New York Unemployment: Can they track if I travel internationally while claim is pending?

DO NOT risk it! They absolutely can track your IP address if you certify from another country. You'll get flagged and might have to pay everything back. Either skip the wedding or wait till you get back to certify 🚫✈️

Hey I found a way to actually get someone on the phone to discuss this. Used claimyr.com - they dial and wait on hold then connect you when someone picks up. Costs $20 but worth it to get a clear answer from an agent. Here's more info: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Legally you have to report when youre unavailable for work. International travel = not available = no benefits for those weeks. Just being honest here

OMG I'm literally in the same boat!!! My BFF is getting married in Greece next month and idk what to do 😭

Here's the deal - you MUST report international travel. If you're pending since March, you need to speak with an agent ASAP. Your best bet is using claimyr.com to get through on the phones. They'll stay on hold and call you when an agent picks up. Once you get someone, explain your situation. They might be able to process your backpay before your trip. But whatever you do, don't certify from overseas without reporting it - that's fraud and they will catch you.

lol just dont log in while ur there 4head

Been through this exact situation last year. Called DOL directly (took forever to get through) and they told me you HAVE to report any time you're out of state/country and unavailable for work. I ended up postponing my trip until my claim was resolved. It sucks but not worth the risk of fraud charges. The wedding will understand - unemployment drama is real! 💔

Had a similar situation with my sister's wedding in Ireland last year. I was honest with DOL about the travel and they put my claim on hold for those weeks I was gone. When I got back, I had to recertify and prove I was actively looking for work again. It delayed my benefits by about 3 weeks total but at least I didn't risk fraud charges. The peace of mind was worth it - unemployment investigations are no joke and can follow you for years. Better to be upfront and deal with a temporary delay than risk having to pay everything back with penalties.

Just went through this exact scenario! I had to travel to India for my grandmother's funeral while my claim was pending. Here's what I learned: DOL absolutely can and will track your IP location if you certify from overseas. I called them before traveling (used claimyr.com to get through - worth the $20) and they told me to report the travel dates and NOT certify while abroad. Yes, it paused my benefits for those 2 weeks, but when I returned and recertified, everything resumed normally. The agent said trying to hide international travel is considered fraud and they've been cracking down hard on it post-COVID. Family emergencies happen - they understand that. Just be upfront about it and follow their guidance. Your wedding attendance won't jeopardize your entire claim if you handle it properly! 🙏

I went through something similar last year! Had to travel to Mexico for my cousin's quinceañera while my claim was still processing. Here's what worked for me: I used that claimyr service everyone's mentioning to actually get through to a real person at DOL (totally worth the $20 vs waiting on hold for hours). The agent was super helpful and explained that as long as you're upfront about travel dates and don't try to certify from overseas, you won't get in trouble. They paused my claim for the week I was gone, and when I got back I just had to confirm I was available for work again. The key is DON'T try to hide it or use VPNs - they will catch you and it becomes a fraud case. Family events are important and DOL understands that life happens. Just be honest, report the travel, and enjoy the wedding without stressing about it! The temporary pause is way better than risking your entire claim 💍✈️

As someone who just went through this exact situation 3 months ago, I can't stress enough - DO NOT try to hide international travel from DOL! I had to attend my brother's wedding in Canada while my claim was pending. I was terrified about losing benefits, but I called DOL (used claimyr.com to get through) and they were actually understanding. They told me to report the travel dates and NOT certify while I was gone. Yes, my benefits were paused for that week, but it resumed normally when I returned. The agent specifically warned me that they track IP addresses and have gotten really strict about fraud cases. She said people who try to use VPNs or certify from overseas get flagged immediately and face overpayment demands. Family weddings are once-in-a-lifetime events - DOL gets that. Just be honest, report your travel, enjoy the wedding guilt-free, and restart certification when you're back. The temporary pause is so much better than risking fraud charges that could mess up your benefits for years! 🎉

I just went through this EXACT situation 2 months ago! Had to travel to the Philippines for my dad's 70th birthday while my unemployment was still pending from January. I was so stressed about it but here's what happened: I called DOL using claimyr.com (seriously worth every penny of that $20 to skip the hold time) and spoke to an agent who was surprisingly understanding. She told me the golden rule: ALWAYS report international travel and DO NOT certify while overseas, period. They absolutely can track your IP and will flag you immediately if you try to certify from another country. I reported my travel dates, my claim was paused for those 2 weeks I was gone, and when I got back I just had to recertify that I was available for work again. Benefits resumed with no issues. The agent said family events are understandable but trying to hide travel or using VPNs to certify from overseas is considered fraud and they've been cracking down hard. Don't risk your entire claim over a wedding - be upfront, report the travel, enjoy the celebration, and deal with the temporary pause. Trust me, the peace of mind is worth it! 🇵🇭✈️

Just want to add my voice to everyone saying be honest with DOL! I was in a similar spot last summer when my cousin got married in Jamaica and my claim had been pending for months. I was terrified to travel but couldn't miss the wedding. Called DOL (also used claimyr - that service is a lifesaver!) and the agent walked me through everything. She said as long as you report travel dates and don't certify from overseas, you're totally fine. My benefits got paused for the week I was gone but resumed immediately when I got back. The agent actually said they appreciate when people are upfront because it shows you're following the rules. Don't let unemployment stress ruin a family wedding - these events are precious and DOL understands that. Report your travel, enjoy every moment of the celebration, and restart when you're home! 💕🏖️

Just adding another voice to the chorus here - I went through this same situation last fall when my sister got married in Portugal while my claim was still pending from April. I was absolutely terrified about the whole thing but used claimyr.com to get through to DOL (best $20 I ever spent honestly) and the agent was amazing. She walked me through exactly what to do: report all travel dates upfront, DO NOT certify while overseas under any circumstances, and be prepared for benefits to pause during travel. My claim was put on hold for the 10 days I was gone, but literally the day after I got back and recertified that I was available for work, everything resumed normally. The agent emphasized that they have zero tolerance for people trying to hide international travel or use VPNs to certify from other countries - that's automatic fraud territory. But she said family weddings happen and they totally understand when people are honest about it. Don't let unemployment anxiety rob you of celebrating your family! Be transparent, follow their rules, and you'll be fine. The temporary pause is such a small price to pay for being at such an important moment. Portugal wedding was absolutely magical and I have zero regrets! 🇵🇹💍

Wow, reading through all these experiences is so reassuring! I was in a similar panic mode about potentially missing my best friend's destination wedding in Costa Rica while my claim has been pending since February. Everyone's consistent advice about being upfront with DOL and using claimyr.com to actually get through to someone is exactly what I needed to hear. It's amazing how reasonable they actually are about family situations when you're honest versus all the horror stories you read online about people trying to hide travel. Definitely going to call them this week and report my travel dates properly. Thank you all for sharing your real experiences - this community is literally saving my sanity right now! Sometimes you just need to hear from people who've actually been through it rather than speculation. Family celebrations are so important and it sounds like DOL totally gets that when you follow the rules. 🇨🇷💕