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

I was laid off as a software tester and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date. What would you check first?

Mine took about 24 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.