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EDD Certification Approval Time - How Long Does It Usually Take?

Hey everyone, I just sent in my info to certify for my next benefit payment and I'm wondering how long it usually takes to get approved? Anyone have experience with this? I'm kinda nervous about it and could use some advice.

Malik Thompson

In my experience, it usually takes about 2-3 business days for them to process and approve the certification. But sometimes it can be faster or slower depending on how busy they are. Just make sure you filled out everything correctly!

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Isabella Ferreira

2-3 days? lucky you! It took them over a week to approve mine last time šŸ˜©

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CosmicVoyager

Same here, it's been pretty quick for me too. OP, did you double check all your answers before submitting?

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Emma Anderson

Yeah, I triple-checked everything before hitting submit. Guess I'll just have to be patient and wait it out. Thanks for the info!

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Ravi Kapoor

Ugh, the waiting game is the worst part of this whole process. Hang in there, OP! šŸ’Ŗ

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Freya Nielsen

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone about this! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Omar Mahmoud

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Chloe Harris

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to talk to someone...

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Freya Nielsen

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho

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Diego Vargas

How long did you have to wait after using the service?

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Freya Nielsen

It took about 45 minutes total, but I was able to do other stuff while waiting for the callback. Way better than being stuck on hold myself!

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NeonNinja

Here's a detailed breakdown of what to expect: ā€¢ After submitting your certification, the system usually takes 24-48 hours to process it. ā€¢ If there are no issues, your payment should be approved within 3-5 business days. ā€¢ You'll receive a notification (email or text) when the payment is processed. ā€¢ The funds typically appear in your account 1-2 days after approval. Keep in mind that these timeframes can vary depending on the current workload and any potential flags on your account. If you don't see any movement after a week, it might be worth trying to contact them directly. Pro tip: Always certify as soon as you're eligible. The earlier in the week you submit, the faster it usually gets processed!

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Anastasia Popov

This is super helpful, thanks for breaking it down! šŸ™Œ

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Sean Murphy

Wish I'd known about certifying early before. No wonder mine always took forever šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Zara Khan

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get our benefits? The system is so broken šŸ˜¤

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Luca Ferrari

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they make it complicated on purpose

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Nia Davis

ikr? feels like we're begging for scraps sometimes

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Mateo Martinez

Quick question - did you have any pending issues or open claims before certifying? That can sometimes slow things down.

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Emma Anderson

Nope, everything was clear as far as I know. Just a regular certification for my ongoing claim.

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QuantumQueen

Pro tip: Set up text alerts if you haven't already. You'll get notified as soon as there's any update on your claim. Saves a lot of anxious refreshing!

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