New York Unemployment SEAP Application Timeline - No Response After 12 Days

took about 3 weeks for me to hear back, and I got approved! hang in there, the wait time is normal from what i've seen

Hey guys I had trouble reaching them about my SEAP application but found this site claimyr.com that helped me get through. It costs $20 but they dial and wait on hold, then connect you when someone picks up. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

I got denied after 4 weeks but thats cuz i didnt have a proper business plan. Make sure u got all ur documents ready

mine took a full month and multiple calls. Had to keep bugging them fr fr 🙄

Look, SEAP is actually pretty selective. They want detailed business plans, market analysis, and financial projections. From my experience working with entrepreneurs, here's what helps speed up approval: - Double check ALL paperwork is complete - Include market research data - Have clear financial projections - Show you've researched competitors - Detail your expertise in the field If you need to check status, use claimyr.com to get through to an agent. Way better than waiting on hold forever. Good luck! 💯

applied 2x and got ghosted both times smh

Just went through this process last month! The waiting is brutal but totally normal. My timeline was: - Applied on a Monday - Got a confirmation email same day - Radio silence for 18 days (was panicking!) - Finally got approval letter in the mail on day 19 Pro tip: they're super backed up right now because of high demand. If you submitted everything correctly, you should be good. The key things they look for are a solid business plan (doesn't need to be crazy detailed but should show you thought it through) and proof you can actually run the business. Hang tight @Anastasia! 12 days is still within normal range 🤞

I'm going through the exact same thing right now - applied 10 days ago and haven't heard anything back! Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring. Sounds like 2-4 weeks is pretty normal. @Anastasia have you tried checking your mail yet? Some people seem to get responses by mail rather than email. Also thinking about trying that claimyr service a few people mentioned if I don't hear back by day 20. Good luck to both of us! 🤞

I'm in week 3 of waiting for my SEAP decision and seeing all these timelines is really helpful! Applied with what I thought was a solid business plan but now second-guessing everything 😅 The uncertainty is killing me but sounds like most people are waiting 2-4 weeks which makes me feel better. Has anyone here had experience with what happens if they need additional documentation? Do they reach out or just deny automatically?

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact same anxiety! Applied for SEAP in October and didn't hear back for 22 days - was convinced they lost my application. Finally got approved via mail with a letter explaining next steps. The waiting is absolutely brutal but from what I learned, they're just severely understaffed right now. As long as you submitted all required docs (business plan, financial projections, etc.) you should be fine. They seem to process applications in batches rather than individually which explains the random timing. @Anastasia - 12 days is still early! Most people I talked to waited 18-25 days. Try to stay positive, the silence doesn't mean bad news 🙏

I'm in the exact same boat - applied for SEAP 11 days ago and refreshing my email constantly! Reading everyone's experiences here is such a relief. Seems like 2-4 weeks is completely normal even though it feels like forever when you're waiting. @Anastasia we're basically on the same timeline - let's keep each other posted! The fact that so many people here got approved after similar wait times is really encouraging. Trying to stay patient but it's hard when this could change everything for our businesses 🤞 Thanks everyone for sharing your stories - this community is awesome for keeping us sane during the waiting game!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to jump in here as someone who's been lurking and reading all these experiences. I applied for SEAP about 8 days ago and was starting to panic that I hadn't heard anything yet, but reading through all your timelines is incredibly reassuring! It sounds like 2-3 weeks is totally normal, which helps me relax a bit. I submitted what I thought was a decent business plan but now I'm second-guessing everything like we all seem to do during this waiting period 😅 @Anastasia hope you hear back soon! And thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread is goldmine for people going through this process. The waiting game is brutal but at least we're not alone in it!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently went through this whole process! Applied for SEAP back in November and the wait was absolutely nerve-wracking. Took exactly 21 days to get my approval letter in the mail - no email, just regular postal mail like others mentioned. The thing that helped me the most was realizing that no news really is just no news, not bad news. NY DOL is swamped right now and they're processing these in big batches. As long as you submitted all the required docs (business plan, financial projections, etc.) you're probably fine! @Anastasia at 12 days you're still well within the normal range based on what I've seen. Try not to stress too much - I know it's easier said than done but the waiting is just part of the process unfortunately. Most people I know who got denied heard back much quicker (like within a week), so the longer wait times seem to actually be a good sign! Hang in there everyone! This thread is such a great support system 💪

Hey @Anastasia! I totally feel your anxiety right now - I'm currently on day 15 of waiting for my SEAP decision and was literally losing sleep over it until I found this thread. Reading everyone's experiences here has been such a game changer for my mental health! It's crazy how consistent everyone's timelines are - seems like 18-25 days is the sweet spot for most approvals. I keep reminding myself that NY DOL is probably just drowning in applications right now, especially with so many people starting businesses post-pandemic. I submitted what I thought was a solid business plan but like everyone else here, I've been second-guessing every single detail 😅 The waiting is absolutely brutal but this community is keeping me sane. We're all in this together! Really hoping we all hear back with good news soon. Fingers crossed for everyone still waiting! 🤞

I'm going through the exact same thing! Applied for SEAP 9 days ago and have been checking my email obsessively every hour. This thread is honestly saving my mental health right now - I had no idea 2-3 weeks was the normal timeline. I was convinced they lost my application or something went wrong. It's so reassuring to see all these success stories after similar wait times. I submitted my business plan thinking it was decent but now I'm overthinking every section like everyone else seems to do 😅 The fact that so many people here got approved after 18-25 days gives me hope. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - knowing we're all going through the same anxiety makes this waiting game so much more bearable! @Anastasia hoping we both hear back with good news soon! 🤞