Waiting 13 weeks on my first unemployment payment - what worked for you?

I was laid off as a welding apprentice and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. Any experience at all would help. 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 everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

Mine took about 13 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.