My first unemployment payment still has not arrived - 7 months and counting

I filed my claim 25 weeks ago after being let go as an accountant. I worked as an accountant before this. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording.

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

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.