Waiting 3 weeks on my first unemployment payment - 12 months and counting

I was laid off as a line cook and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. Any experience at all would help. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.

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