My first unemployment payment still has not arrived after 17 years as an operations analyst

I filed my claim 26 weeks ago after being let go as an operations analyst. It has been weighing on me all week. 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?

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