New York Unemployment: Filed weeks ago, still under review. How long does this take?
I filed for unemployment over a month ago and still haven't received anything. Every week I claim benefits, but it just shows up blank. I got a letter telling me how much I'll get, but when I try to file, it says my claim is under review. Anyone know how much longer this is gonna take? I'm getting worried.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment claim review delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0sB-9OkCTs
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KhalilStar
Welcome to the club, buddy. I filed back in May and I'm still waiting. NY unemployment is a total mess rn. Hang in there 😩
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Amelia Dietrich
•May?! Jeez, I thought my 3 weeks was bad. This system is so broken 🤦♂️
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Kaiya Rivera
•Ugh, same boat here. Filed in April and still crickets. This wait is killing me 😫
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Katherine Ziminski
Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Noah Irving
•Sounds too good to be true. How does it actually work? Is it legit?
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Vanessa Chang
•Idk man, paying to get through to unemployment? Seems sketchy af 🤔
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Katherine Ziminski
•I get the skepticism, but it's legit. You pay, they call and wait on hold, then when an agent picks up, they forward the call to your phone. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Madison King
•20 bucks to skip the wait? Sign me up! Thx for the tip 👍
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Julian Paolo
Under review can take forever, ngl. Have you tried calling? Sometimes that can speed things up.
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Ella Knight
Bruh, I've been stuck in review for 2 months now. NY unemployment is a joke 🤡
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William Schwarz
•2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried reaching out to your local rep? I've heard that can help sometimes.
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Ella Knight
•Nah, haven't tried that yet. Might give it a shot tho. Thx for the suggestion!
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Lauren Johnson
Here's what I've learned from my experience and research about NY unemployment claims under review: 1. The review process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. It's frustrating, but not uncommon. 2. Keep claiming your weekly benefits even if it shows as blank. This creates a record of your continued eligibility. 3. Try to get through to a rep on the phone. It's tough, but can help. I used claimyr.com to bypass the hold times - it costs $20 but saved me hours of frustration. 4. Check your online account and mail for any requests for additional information. Responding promptly can speed things up. 5. If it's been more than 6 weeks, consider contacting your local state representative or the office of the NYS Department of Labor Commissioner. 6. Make sure your claim wasn't flagged for identity verification. If it was, you'll need to provide additional documentation. 7. Document everything - dates you filed, claimed, any communications you receive. Hang in there. The system is overwhelmed, but they will get to your claim eventually. Don't give up!
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Jade Santiago
•This is super helpful, thanks for taking the time to write it all out! 🙏
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Caleb Stone
•Great advice. Wish I'd known all this when I first filed. Gonna try that claimyr thing tomorrow.
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Daniel Price
have u tried faxing ur docs? sometimes that works faster than mail or online stuff
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Olivia Evans
Oof, been there done that. The waiting game suuuucks. Hang tight and keep claiming those weeks!
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Sophia Bennett
•Fr fr, the waiting is the worst part. Makes you feel so helpless 😞
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Aiden Chen
Pro tip: call right when they open. Like, set an alarm and everything. Sometimes you can get through faster that way.
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Zoey Bianchi
I swear, dealing with NY unemployment is like playing the lottery. You never know when (or if) you'll hit the jackpot 🎰😂
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Christopher Morgan
•LOL too real. Except the odds are probably better with the actual lottery 💀
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