New York Unemployment Pending for 2 Months After ID Verification - No Benefits Yet

same thing happening to me rn. been pending since february even after sending everything they asked for. this system is completely broken 🤮

I finally got through using claimyr.com - its this service that calls and waits on hold for you then connects you when they get an agent. Costs $20 but honestly worth it after trying to call for weeks. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Listen up, here's what you need to do: First, make sure your ID verification is actually completed in the system - sometimes it shows as pending even when you submitted everything. Double check your NY.gov account. Second, you NEED to speak with an agent. Your claim is probably stuck in review. Best way is using claimyr.com to get through (worth the $20 tbh). Third, while waiting, send a secure message through your account detailing everything you've done so far. Include dates. Fourth, contact your local state representative. They can often help push claims through. Lastly, keep certifying every week even if you're not getting paid yet. They'll backpay everything once resolved. Don't give up - the system is slow but it works eventually!

pro tip: call exactly at 8:00am when they open. sometimes u can get lucky and skip the wait

My sister works for unemployment - she says they're crazy backlogged rn. But if u get through to someone they can usually fix it same day

check ur spam folder! sometimes their emails go there and they need more info but never tell u

Been in the exact same boat since April - ID verified, documents submitted, still pending with zero payments. Finally got through last week using the callback feature on the NY.gov site (took 3 days but they actually called back). Turns out my case was flagged for "additional review" but nobody bothered to tell me what they needed. Agent cleared it up in 10 minutes and said I should see payments within 72 hours. Try the callback option if you haven't yet - way better than sitting on hold for hours!