The sSecretary of the Ministry of Labor, Carlos Rivera Santiago applicants urged for today unemployment to complete the online application process under the modality of direct deposit so the money from the extra benefit weeks can be deposited as early as 9 or 10 February.
Rivera Santiago assured that the people who complete the application tonight would receive the money for the extra weeks of unemployment between Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, depending on the bank where they have their account. This is for the money for the additional 11 weeks approved under the pandemic emergency response.
For the additional $ 300 approved by the federal government, applicants don’t need to do anything extra, as that assistance will be automatic, according to the Secretary of Labor. “The 300 leaves automatically, you don’t have to do anything, they leave from 11 February. If it leaves on Thursday the 11th, it should be deposited into your account by Tuesday May 16 or Wednesday 17, ”Rivera Santiago explains via Facebook Live.
The Labor chief explained that they still have 68,000 applicants who become unemployed through checks. The collection process is slower for these people. Rivera Santiago explained that unemployment by check can last up to 3 weeks. If the mailing information you provide is incorrect or does not meet the requirements of the mail, there is a good chance that the check will arrive returned. […] It may take another 3 weeks for you to receive the check, ”said the official, urging people to opt for the direct deposit system.
He clarified that in the event of unemployment, the renewals are already available and the additional $ 300 would be available from Feb. 11.