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For anyone still having issues, I spoke with someone at NYSDOL this morning. They confirmed they're having intermittent problems with their secure certificate provider and the login system today. They expect it to be fully resolved by 4pm Eastern. If you absolutely need to upload your resume today and can't wait, call the tech support line at 888-209-8124, press 1 for English, then press 6 for technical assistance with your online account. Be prepared for a wait though - when I called the wait was about 40 minutes.
Just wanted to follow up - did you ever get this resolved? I'm curious if calling early in the morning worked for you or if you ended up trying another approach.
UPDATE: Finally got through to someone using that Claimyr service after failing to get through on my own for three days straight. Turns out there was a 'system flag' on my account because I had previously worked for a school district (even though that was over a year ago). The agent removed the flag and released all my payments! Money was on my card within 2 days. Such a stupid reason to hold up someone's benefits without any notification.
Glad you got it fixed! The school district thing is actually common - the system automatically flags education workers for additional review because of different eligibility rules during school breaks. The problem is they never TELL people about these holds. At least you got your backpay!
update ur bank info too!! my friend got stuck in identty verify loop bcuz his bank address didnt match his claim address
UPDATE: I finally got through!!! I tried calling right at 8am like suggested but still couldn't get through. Then I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned here and got connected to an agent within 15 minutes. The agent was super helpful and said my account was flagged because I had accidentally entered my apartment number differently on two forms (I put "3B" on one and "Apt 3B" on another 🤦♀️). She verified my identity right on the phone and said my payments should resume in 24-48 hours! She also said all my pending payments from the last two weeks will be released at once. Thank you everyone for all your advice!!!
That's great news! And wow, flagged for "3B" vs "Apt 3B"? Their system is way too sensitive. But I'm glad you got it resolved quickly! Make sure to keep certifying on your regular day.
Nathaniel Mikhaylov
Quick update: NYSDOL just announced they're extending their phone hours starting next Monday. They'll be operating from 7:30am to 6:00pm instead of 8:00am to 5:00pm. That might help more people get through. Also, definitely consider contacting your local Assembly member's office as suggested above - they have direct channels to unemployment staff.
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Brandon Parker
•That's helpful info, thank you! I'll try the extended hours next week if I still can't get through. I've also reached out to my Assembly member's office today.
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Adriana Cohn
Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through? I know how stressful this can be when you're waiting on benefits or need to make an important update.
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Brandon Parker
•Yes! I ended up using that Claimyr service yesterday and got connected to an agent in about 45 minutes. They were able to update my payment info and fix another issue with my claim I didn't even know about. Wish I'd done it sooner instead of wasting days hitting redial. Thanks everyone for your help!
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