Waiting 12 weeks on my first unemployment payment, graphic designer here

I was laid off as a graphic designer and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. It has been weighing on me all week. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date. 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.