Waiting 20 weeks on my first unemployment payment after 8 years as a copywriter

I filed my claim 20 weeks ago after being let go as a copywriter. There are 8 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub. What would you check first?

Mine took about 20 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.