Waiting 26 weeks on my first unemployment payment, data-entry clerk here

I filed my claim 26 weeks ago after being let go as a data-entry clerk. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub.

When I finally got through, the agent said my employer had responded late. Once that cleared, back pay came in one payment.

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