New York Unemployment First Time Claim - When Will I Get Paid?
Just submitted my first unemployment claim and got approved. Never done this before so I'm confused about when I'll actually see money in my account. The website isn't clear about the timeline. Anyone know how long it usually takes to get the first payment?
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Dylan Campbell
Usually takes about 2-3 weeks after you file to get your first payment. Make sure you do your weekly certifications every single week or you won't get paid 💯
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NeonNova
Do I have to wait until Sunday to do the certification?
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Dylan Campbell
Yep! You can only certify between Sunday morning and Saturday night for the previous week
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Sofia Hernandez
I found a way to actually talk to someone at unemployment! Used this site claimyr.com - its a service that calls and waits on hold, then connects you when someone picks up. Costs $20 but worth every penny fr fr. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Dmitry Kuznetsov
sounds kinda sus... did it actually work?
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Sofia Hernandez
100% legit no cap. Got through in like 45 mins when i was trying for weeks before 🙌
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Ava Thompson
$20 seems steep just to make a phone call 🤔
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Sofia Hernandez
cheaper than missing out on weeks of benefits bc you cant get thru tbh
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Miguel Ramos
the most IMPORTANT thing is to make sure u put ur direct deposit info in correctly!! double check those numbers fr fr
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NeonNova
where do I find that section on the website?
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Miguel Ramos
go to ur payment options in ur account settings. cant miss it
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Zainab Ibrahim
Took me exactly 3 weeks to get my first payment. Had to call like 50 times cause there was an issue with my claim tho 🤮
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StarSailor
Here's everything you need to know about your first claim: 1. First payment usually takes 2-3 weeks if everything's perfect 2. You MUST certify weekly starting the first Sunday after you apply 3. Make sure your direct deposit info is correct 4. If you see any pending issues, don't wait - call them asap 5. Keep documenting your work search activities 6. If you can't get through on the phone, try claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold for you 7. Keep checking your email/mail for any requests for additional info The system's kinda trash ngl but once you learn the ropes its manageable
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NeonNova
This is super helpful, tysm! 🙏
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Connor O'Brien
lmaooo good luck getting anyone on the phone without waiting 4 hours 🤡
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Yara Sabbagh
deadass tho 💀
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