Waiting 22 weeks on my first unemployment payment - 22 weeks in

I filed my claim 22 weeks ago after being let go as a forklift operator. I have been trying to stay organised about it. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date.

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

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