New York Unemployment: Waiting 5 weeks after submitting forms - no decision yet
My unemployment claim has been pending for 5 weeks now after submitting all the required forms. Does anyone know how long this process typically takes? The wait is getting really frustrating and bills are piling up.
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Alana Willis
Been waiting 7 weeks here... NY unemployment is a total joke rn. Called like 50 times and cant get anyone on the phone 🤮
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Tyler Murphy
•fr fr these wait times are insane. my cousin waited 9 weeks before getting approved
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Sara Unger
•try calling right when they open at 8am. Sometimes works better
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Butch Sledgehammer
I found a way to actually get through! Used this service called claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold for you, then connects you when theres an agent. Costs $20 but totally worth it. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Freya Ross
•sounds kinda sus... does it actually work? 🤔
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Butch Sledgehammer
•100% legit, got through in like 2 hours instead of calling for days
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Leslie Parker
•$20 to skip the line? thats actually not bad considering how much time u waste calling
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Sergio Neal
Listen up yall, heres what you need to know about wait times for NY unemployment claims: Typical processing time is 2-6 weeks, but with current backlog its taking longer. If you haven't heard back after 4 weeks, you NEED to contact them. Best ways to reach them: 1. Use claimyr.com to get through on phone (costs $ but works) 2. Message them on their website portal 3. Contact your state representative 4. Keep detailed records of all attempts DONT just sit and wait - be proactive! The squeaky wheel gets the grease 💯
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Savanna Franklin
•this is actually super helpful, thanks for laying it out!
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Juan Moreno
took me 3 months to get approved but they back paid everything... hang in there
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Amy Fleming
check ur spam folder! sometimes they send important emails there and u might miss it
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Justin Trejo
•omg just checked and found an email from them! They needed additional docs 😱
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Amy Fleming
•happens all the time lol glad u found it!
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Alice Pierce
The whole system needs to be rebuilt from scratch tbh. Its literally held together with duct tape and prayers at this point 🤡
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Esteban Tate
•facts! they still using computers from 1985 probably
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