Waiting 22 weeks on my first unemployment payment after 5 years as a school bus driver

I filed my claim 22 weeks ago after being let go as a school bus driver. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording.

Mine took about 22 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.