Waiting 23 weeks on my first unemployment payment

I filed my claim 23 weeks ago after being let go as a hotel front-desk agent. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. Has anyone been through this? How long did it take in the end?

Mine took about 23 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.