EDD certification not approved yet - how long does it usually take?
Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my unemployment benefits. I sent in my certification for my next payment, but it hasn't been approved yet. Has anyone else experienced this? How long does it usually take for them to approve it? I'm getting a bit worried because I really need this money to pay my bills.
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Monique Byrd
Ugh, I feel you. The system is so slow sometimes. I had to wait almost two weeks for my last certification to go through. It's frustrating when you're counting on that money. Have you tried calling them?
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Alejandro Castro
•Two weeks?! That's crazy. I haven't tried calling yet, but I'm worried I won't be able to get through. Is it worth the hassle?
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Monique Byrd
•Honestly, it can be hit or miss. Sometimes you get lucky and get through quickly, other times you're on hold for hours. But if you really need the money, it might be worth a shot.
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Jackie Martinez
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I've had better luck getting through that way. Good luck! 🍀
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Lia Quinn
I found a method to get someone on the phone. 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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Haley Stokes
•Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this? Is it legit?
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Lia Quinn
•I was skeptical at first too, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Asher Levin
•20 bucks tho? Idk man, seems steep when we're already struggling with money 😕
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Lia Quinn
•I get that, but for me it was worth it. I needed answers asap and couldn't afford to wait on hold all day. It's definitely a personal choice tho!
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Serene Snow
Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for the past year: 1. Be patient. Sometimes certifications take a few days to process. 2. Double-check that you filled out everything correctly. One small mistake can delay things. 3. If it's been more than a week, definitely try to contact them. 4. Keep all your documentation organized in case they request additional info. 5. Check your UI Online account daily for any updates or messages. Hang in there, OP. The system is frustrating, but you'll get through this!
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Alejandro Castro
•Thank you so much for this detailed response! It's really helpful. I'll definitely keep all of this in mind.
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Issac Nightingale
•This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit tbh. So many people could benefit from this info!
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Romeo Barrett
have you checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there for sum reason 🤷♀️
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Marina Hendrix
Bruh, EDD is a joke. I swear they're trying to make it as difficult as possible for us to get our money. It's like they forget we're actual people with bills to pay. 🤬
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Justin Trejo
•Preach! 🙌 Sometimes I wonder if they're understaffed or just incompetent.
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Alana Willis
•C'mon guys, they're probably doing their best. The system wasn't designed to handle this many claims at once.
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Marina Hendrix
•Doing their best? Please. They've had over a year to get their act together. No excuses at this point. 🙄
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Tyler Murphy
Has anyone tried reaching out to their local representative? I've heard some people have had success getting things moving that way.
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Sara Unger
•I did this! It actually worked. Took about a week, but my rep's office was able to get things sorted out with EDD. Definitely worth a try if you're stuck.
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Butch Sledgehammer
just a heads up, theres been a glitch in the system lately that's causing some certifications to get stuck in pending status. EDD knows about it and is supposedly working on fixing it. might be whats happening to you
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Alejandro Castro
•Oh wow, I hadn't heard about this. Do you know how long it's been going on?
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Butch Sledgehammer
•I think it started about 2 weeks ago? Not sure when it'll be fixed tho. EDD and their timelines, ya know? 🙄
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Felix Grigori
Hey Alejandro! I'm going through the exact same thing right now - submitted my certification 5 days ago and it's still showing as pending. From what I've seen in this community, it seems like there are definitely some system issues happening lately. I'd suggest checking your UI Online account every morning (that's what I've been doing) and maybe try calling early in the morning like Jackie suggested. The waiting is super stressful when you're counting on that money, but hopefully it'll process soon. Keep us updated on how it goes!
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Mei Chen
•Thanks Felix! It's honestly reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this right now. 5 days is already feeling like forever, so I can't imagine how frustrated you must be feeling too. I'll definitely start checking my account first thing in the morning and might try calling early tomorrow. Really appreciate you sharing your experience - sometimes just knowing others are going through the same thing helps with the stress. I'll keep everyone posted if anything changes on my end. Hope yours gets processed soon too! 🤞
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