Waiting 25 weeks on my first unemployment payment - what worked for you?

I applied for unemployment in Little Rock 25 weeks ago and the status page still says pending. It has been a long 25 weeks. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date.

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.