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Paolo Ricci

EDD Address Verification & ID Proof Sent - No Response After a Week. Normal?

I sent in my address verification and proof of ID to EDD through mail. My USPS tracking says it was delivered on Feb 13th at 9am. It's been over a week and I still haven't heard anything back from EDD. Has anyone else experienced this? How long does it usually take for them to process these documents?

Amina Toure

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Ugh, welcome to the club. πŸ™„ I sent mine in over a month ago and still crickets. EDD is slower than molasses in January.

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A month?! That's ridiculous. Have you tried calling them?

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Amina Toure

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Tried calling? LOL good one. πŸ˜‚ I've spent hours on hold only to get disconnected. It's like they're playing some sick game with us.

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Same boat here. 3 weeks and counting. This whole system is a joke.

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Emma Davis

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CosmicCaptain

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$20 just to talk to someone? That's highway robbery! 😑

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Javier Torres

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I get it, but honestly, after wasting so much time trying to get through, it was worth it for me. Your mileage may vary tho.

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Malik Johnson

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Pro tip: Send your documents via certified mail next time. That way you have proof they received it. Doesn't make em process it any faster, but at least you know it didn't get lost in the void.

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you might be in for a long wait. EDD is notorious for taking their sweet time with document processing. My advice? Keep calling (if you can get through) and check your online account regularly for updates.

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Paolo Ricci

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Thanks for the heads up. Any idea how long 'a long wait' usually is?

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It can vary wildly. I've heard anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. 😬 The pandemic really threw a wrench in their already slow system.

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Ravi Sharma

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Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending any mail.

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Paolo Ricci

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Good idea, I'll take a look. Fingers crossed 🀞

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Freya Thomsen

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Okay, let me break this down for you and everyone else dealing with EDD's document processing: 1. Processing times vary: It can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. Yes, it's ridiculous. 2. Check your UI Online account regularly: Sometimes updates appear there before you get any mail. 3. Keep all your receipts and tracking info: You might need to prove when you sent things. 4. Try calling, but be prepared for a battle: The phone lines are always jammed. 5. Consider contacting your local assembly member or state senator: They can sometimes expedite things. 6. If you're really desperate, some people have had luck reaching out to EDD on social media (Twitter especially). 7. Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence usually pays off eventually. Remember, you're not alone in this. The system is overwhelmed and underfunded, but keep pushing. Good luck!

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Omar Zaki

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This is gold πŸ’― Wish I had this info when I started my EDD journey!

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AstroAce

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Contacting my assembly member was a game changer for me. Highly recommend!

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Chloe Martin

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Twitter really works? That's wild. Might have to dust off my account lol

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Diego Rojas

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am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get our benefits? system is broken af 🀑

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Preach! πŸ™Œ It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible.

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Hey OP, hang in there. I know it's tough, but it'll get sorted eventually. In the meantime, document everything and keep pushing. We're all in this leaky boat together! πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ

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Paolo Ricci

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I'm in a similar situation - sent my docs about 10 days ago and radio silence so far. One thing I learned from lurking here is to keep screenshots of everything in your UI Online account with timestamps. Also, if you have a tracking number showing delivery, keep that handy too. I've been checking my account daily and calling every few days (when I can actually get through the busy signal). It's frustrating but sounds like this wait time is unfortunately pretty normal based on what everyone's saying. Keep us posted on any updates!

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StarGazer101

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Wait, are you the same Paolo who made the original post? Your member ID is different but same name... Either way, thanks for the tip about screenshots! I hadn't thought of that. Definitely going to start documenting everything better. This whole process is such a nightmare but at least we can help each other navigate it. πŸ˜…

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