My first unemployment payment still has not arrived

I filed my claim 22 weeks ago after being let go as a data-entry clerk. There are 8 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. 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 22 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.