My first unemployment payment still has not arrived (update)

I was laid off as a software tester and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. I am in Raleigh, in case local advice matters. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date. Is there a step I could have missed?

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.