Waiting 18 weeks on my first unemployment payment - 18 weeks in

I was laid off as a security officer and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. Thank you in advance. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub.

Keep certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.

Mine took about 18 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.