My first unemployment payment still has not arrived (Providence)

I was laid off as a bank teller and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. I am in Providence, in case local advice matters. 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.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.