New York Unemployment: Got determination letter with benefit amount - when do payments start?

Got my determination letter last month. Took about 2 weeks after that to see my first payment hit. Make sure you keep doing your weekly certifications even while waiting.

Hey if you need to speak with someone I found this website claimyr.com that calls unemployment for you and connects you when they get an agent. Costs $20 but worth it cause I was able to get answers right away instead of waiting. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The determination letter doesnt mean ur approved yet lol. They still gotta review ur docs and stuff. I waited like 6 weeks after getting mine b4 seeing $$

Make sure your direct deposit info is entered correctly in the system. That held mine up for an extra week cause I typed one number wrong 🤦‍♂️

DETAILED ANSWER: Getting your monetary determination letter is just step 1. Here's what happens next: - They review your employment docs & reason for separation - Check your identity verification - Process any wage investigations if needed - Final approval decision Timeline varies but usually 2-6 weeks after determination letter. If you need answers faster, try claimyr.com to reach an agent. Keep certifying weekly no matter what! Tip: Check your payment history page daily - when you see a payment release date, money comes 2-3 business days after.

dont stress bestie, mine took 3 weeks after the letter. just keep claiming and youll get back pay for all the weeks u waited 💅