Waiting 25 weeks on my first unemployment payment

I was laid off as an office manager and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. It has been weighing on me all week. 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 25 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.