First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? - 21 weeks in

I filed my claim 21 weeks ago after being let go as a procurement assistant. There are 5 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date. Is there a step I could have missed?

Keep certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.