Waiting 24 weeks on my first unemployment payment - what worked for you?

I applied for unemployment in Minneapolis 24 weeks ago and the status page still says pending. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub.

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.