My first unemployment payment still has not arrived

I filed my claim 19 weeks ago after being let go as a line cook. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. Has anyone been through this? How long did it take in the end?

Mine took about 19 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.