Waiting 17 weeks on my first unemployment payment - first time posting

I filed my claim 17 weeks ago after being let go as a barista. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording.

Check the messages section of your claim, not just the dashboard. That is where my request for more information was hiding.

Mine took about 17 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.