I'm also in this exact situation - my benefits end in just over a week after 19 weeks of searching and I was honestly starting to panic until I found this thread. This has been more helpful than countless hours trying to navigate government websites! I had no idea about most of these resources like the One-Stop Career Centers, TAA benefits, or even that you could apply for Extended Benefits when they're not active just to get on file. The comprehensive action plans people have shared here are incredibly valuable. I'm definitely calling 211 first thing Monday and scheduling an appointment at my local workforce development center. The networking advice through LinkedIn is something I really need to focus on too since my online application approach clearly isn't working well. It's such a relief to find this community and realize there are still multiple safety nets available even when regular UI runs out. The job market feels brutal right now but reading everyone's experiences and seeing how supportive you all are gives me real hope that we can get through this together. Thank you all for sharing such detailed and practical advice - you're literally providing a lifeline for people in one of the most stressful situations possible!

I'm also dealing with this exact situation - my UI benefits are ending in about 2 weeks after 21 weeks of job searching and I was really starting to stress about what comes next. This entire thread has been absolutely amazing and so much more helpful than anything I could find on the NYS Department of Labor website! I had no idea about most of these resources like the One-Stop Career Centers, TAA benefits, or that you can apply for Extended Benefits even when they're not currently active just to get on file for later. The detailed action plans everyone has shared are incredibly valuable - I'm definitely going to start with calling 211 and applying for EB this week, then schedule an appointment at my local workforce development center to get help with my job search approach. The networking advice through LinkedIn is something I really need to focus on too since my current strategy of just applying online obviously isn't working well enough. It's honestly such a relief to find this supportive community and realize there are still multiple safety nets and resources to explore even when regular unemployment runs out. The job market is really tough right now but reading everyone's experiences and seeing how you're all helping each other gives me hope that we can navigate this challenging time together. Thank you all for being so generous with sharing your knowledge and practical advice - you're truly helping people get through one of the most stressful situations possible!

I work remotely from Manhattan for a company in Austin, Texas and this thread is giving me so much peace of mind! I've been paranoid about this exact situation for months. The consistent advice here about filing with NYS Department of Labor based on your physical work location (not the employer's headquarters) makes perfect sense. I love how everyone is sharing their actual experiences rather than just theoretical advice. The tips about keeping documentation like W-2s showing NY taxes and even utility bills proving your home office setup are incredibly practical. Definitely saving this thread for future reference. It's amazing how common remote work has become but how confusing the unemployment filing process can still seem at first. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real-world experiences - this community is so helpful!

I was in almost the exact same situation last year - working remotely from Utica for a company headquartered in Colorado when they had massive layoffs. Filed with NYS Department of Labor and the whole process was surprisingly straightforward. The online application at my.ny.gov has a specific section for remote workers where you can clearly indicate you worked from your home address in NY. What really helped me was having my most recent pay stub that showed NY state tax withholdings and my W-2 from the previous year. NYS Department of Labor never even questioned the out-of-state employer aspect - they just cared that I was physically working in New York. One small tip: when filling out the application, be very clear in the "work location" field that you worked from your Buffalo home address for the full 2 years. This prevents any confusion later. The benefits kicked in within about 3 weeks and I never had to deal with any complications about the Texas company location. You've got this!

I'm about 3 weeks into my first unemployment claim and this thread is a lifesaver! I had been planning to certify Sunday evenings around 9-10pm thinking the midnight deadline was reliable, but clearly that's not the case based on everyone's experiences. The consistency of the 7pm unofficial cutoff stories is pretty convincing - especially when multiple people have gotten confirmation from NYSDOL reps about batch processing schedules. It's really frustrating that this critical timing information isn't clearly posted on their website when so many people are counting on that Tuesday payment for essential expenses. I'm definitely going to start certifying by 4pm on Sundays to avoid any risk of delays. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences - this community knowledge is way more valuable than the vague official guidelines!

I'm brand new to unemployment (just filed my first claim this week) and this entire discussion has been absolutely invaluable! I had no idea there was such a massive gap between the official midnight deadline and the practical 7pm cutoff for reliable processing. It's honestly mind-blowing that NYSDOL doesn't clearly communicate this when so many people are depending on that Tuesday payment for rent, groceries, and other essentials. The consistency of everyone's experiences with delayed payments after 7-8pm certification is pretty compelling evidence that this unofficial cutoff is real. I was originally planning to certify Sunday evenings since that seemed convenient, but after reading all these stories I'm definitely going to aim for early afternoon - probably around 3-4pm to be extra safe. It's really frustrating that we have to rely on community knowledge like this instead of getting straightforward information from the state, but I'm so grateful everyone took the time to share their real experiences. This thread probably just saved me from some very stressful delayed payments down the road!

same thing happened to my cousin but with a different reason for denial... the whole system is set up to deny people first and make you fight for what you deserve

I just went through this exact same situation 3 months ago! Here's what worked for me: First, don't panic about the 30-day deadline - you have time. Go to your ny.gov unemployment account and look for "Appeals" or "Request Hearing" - it should be pretty obvious once you're logged in. When you fill out the appeal, be very specific about why the misconduct determination is wrong. In my case, I attached my termination letter and an email from HR confirming it was a layoff due to company restructuring. The hearing itself was actually easier than I expected - just be honest and stick to the facts. Also, definitely keep certifying for weekly benefits even while your appeal is pending, because if you win, you'll get all that back pay. The whole process took about 6 weeks for me from filing the appeal to getting the decision, and I did win. You got this!

Update: I tried calling again today using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to a tier 2 specialist! They confirmed that my verification was completed by Homeland Security last week but was sitting in a queue waiting for final review. The specialist manually moved it to the payment processing stage and said I should see funds in 3-5 business days. Also, they're going to include all the backdated payments! Thanks everyone for your help!

Congrats on getting it resolved! This thread is so helpful - I'm dealing with a similar work authorization issue right now (H1B visa holder) and have been stuck for 2 weeks. Going to try the Claimyr service and also check if my name matches exactly between my documents and application. It's crazy how many different answers we get from different agents when most of them don't seem to understand the SAVE verification process at all. Thanks for sharing your update!