First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? - what worked for you?

I was laid off as an administrative assistant and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date.

Mine took about 25 weeks because of an identity check I did not notice. Look for a message or a letter you may have missed in your online account.