Waiting 23 weeks on my first unemployment payment after 7 years as a recruiter

I filed my claim 23 weeks ago after being let go as a recruiter. I worked as a recruiter before this. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub. 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.

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