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The work authorization requirement is federal law, not just a New York thing. Even though your friend has been contributing through payroll taxes, the Social Security Administration and Department of Labor systems are connected to immigration databases. When NYS Department of Labor processes a claim, they verify work eligibility through these federal systems. If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor to get official confirmation, I've heard people mention using claimyr.com to get through to an agent faster. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I'll let my friend know to look into other assistance programs instead of wasting time with an unemployment application that won't be approved.
I work with an immigration advocacy group and can confirm what others have said - undocumented workers cannot receive regular UI benefits in NY despite paying taxes. However, your friend should know about a few alternatives: 1) Some counties have emergency rental assistance that doesn't check immigration status, 2) Food pantries and community organizations often provide help without documentation requirements, 3) If they were injured on the job, workers' compensation doesn't require legal status verification. I'd suggest contacting the New York Immigration Coalition or Make the Road NY - they have resources specifically for situations like this and can connect your friend with local assistance programs.
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just got mine yesterday, the keybank one. took exactly 8 days from when my first payment posted. make sure to read all the paperwork!!
That's good to know! Did you have any issues activating it? I'm still waiting for mine and want to make sure I know what to expect when it arrives.
Activation was super easy! Just called the number on the sticker and followed the prompts. Took maybe 5 minutes total. The card was ready to use immediately after that. One tip - they ask for your SSN and some info from the card during activation, so have everything ready when you call.
I can confirm it's definitely the KeyBank card with the NYS logo. Got mine about 3 weeks ago and it's been working fine. One thing to note - if you need cash, try to use KeyBank ATMs when possible since you get one free withdrawal per payment cycle. Other ATMs will charge fees on top of the card's fees. Also, you can transfer money from the card to your regular bank account through the GoProgram website, though there might be a small fee for that too. Just wanted to add that info since fees seem to be a concern for folks here!
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My friend got unemployment when she quit because her boss was sexually harassing her. She had to prove it was for good cause but NYS Department of Labor approved her claim. Document everything if you decide to quit - emails, texts, schedule changes, anything that shows the working conditions became unreasonable.
Same thing happened to me except they cut me from full time to like 12 hours. I didn't know about partial benefits so I just suffered through it for months being broke all the time. wish someone had told me sooner!
That's exactly what I'm worried about - suffering through being broke when there might be help available! Did you ever end up applying for benefits later or did you just tough it out? I'm trying to figure out if I should apply for partial benefits now while still working the reduced hours or wait and see if things get better.
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Final update: My payment just came through! It was 3 days later than usual but everything seems back to normal now. The new system actually has some nice features - I can see more details about my claim and there's even a messaging center where you can contact them directly (though who knows how long they take to respond). Thanks for all the help everyone!
Glad it worked out! The messaging center usually responds within 48-72 hours for non-urgent issues, which is actually much faster than the old system's correspondence method. Be sure to enable notifications if you want to be alerted when they respond.
Great to hear everything worked out for you! I went through the migration about a month ago and had a similar experience - confusing at first but the new system is actually pretty nice once you get used to it. One tip for anyone else going through this: if you use direct deposit, double-check that your banking info transferred correctly in the new system. Mine was there but I've heard some people had to re-enter it. Also, the mobile app works way better now if you prefer using your phone to certify.
Thanks for the banking tip! I didn't even think to check that. Just logged in and verified my direct deposit info is still there correctly. Good call on the mobile app too - I always used the desktop site before but I'll give the app a try. It's reassuring to hear from people who went through this already and came out fine on the other side!
Ava Thompson
I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now - filed my appeal in June for a wage discrepancy issue and still waiting for a hearing date. It's incredibly frustrating when you know they're wrong but have to wait months just to prove it. I've been calling regularly and getting the same "it's in process" responses. From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 4-6 months is unfortunately normal, but I'm definitely going to try calling my state representative like some of you suggested. Has anyone had luck with the secure messaging system for getting updates on appeal status? Also planning to gather all my pay stubs and bank statements now so I'm ready whenever they finally schedule it. Hang in there - sounds like most people who stick it out eventually win their appeals.
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Felix Grigori
•I'm in almost the exact same boat! Filed my appeal in May for a similar wage discrepancy and still waiting. The secure messaging system hasn't been helpful for me - I've sent 3 messages asking for status updates and only got one generic response saying "your case is being reviewed." The state representative idea sounds promising though - I'm going to try that this week. It's so maddening knowing they made an error but having to wait half a year just to get a chance to prove it. Thanks for sharing your timeline, at least I know I'm not alone in this mess!
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Emma Taylor
I'm going through something very similar right now - filed my appeal in July for a determination that claimed I didn't report all my income, which is absolutely false. It's now been over 5 months and still no hearing date. I've tried calling dozens of times and keep getting the same runaround about it being "in process" with no timeline. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it seems like 4-6 months is sadly the norm, but some of the suggestions are really helpful. I'm definitely going to try contacting my state representative this week - several people mentioned that actually worked for them. Also going to try that early morning calling strategy someone mentioned. It's so frustrating when you know they made an error but you're stuck in this bureaucratic nightmare just trying to get a chance to prove it. At least seeing all these stories makes me feel less alone in this mess. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and tips!
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