Does severance delay my unemployment claim?

I was offered severance of 7 weeks after being let go as a software tester and I am unsure how it affects benefits. There are 7 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. Did you file straight away?

Before signing, I asked a friend who is a lawyer to look at the agreement. It was a short conversation and worth it.

Some states only count certain kinds of severance. A local workforce centre could tell me which.