Waiting 23 weeks on my first unemployment payment after 11 years as an administrative assistant

I was laid off as an administrative assistant and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. I worked as an administrative assistant before this. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub. Is there a step I could have missed?

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