Hello all! I've tried multiple times to submit my PFL application, and it keeps saying it's in a draft form. I get a confirmation page, but no receipt number, and received no emails that it's been received. Then when I try to attach the doctor's portion it says there's no submitted form to attach it to.  Has anyone else had this issue? I have a few guesses as to what could be going on. 1. I'm out of the country and using a VPN to fill out the form. (The family member I'm caring for is in Colombia.) 2. There's a glitch in the system. 3. I filled something out wrong and it's not accepting it. (There are no error messages.) 4. The agents still need to review it and only then will they give me a receipt number? This one seems odd, as I would think they would review the whole thing after the doctor's portion has been attached. Any guidance would be much appreciated!

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If you didn't get a confirmation number on the confirmation page then it's likely something has gone wrong. I doubt it's IP-related (could be with their new updates, but that seems too sophisticated for the EDD). They still are ironing out all the bugs with their new myEDD portal. Also, my claim was stuck in pending for three months due to a technical glitch. When I used Claimyr to call them, I got transfered to a tech specialist and got it fixed that way.

I had a similar issue with my PFL application getting stuck in draft status! In my case, it turned out to be a combination of browser issues and some required fields that weren't clearly marked as mandatory. Here are a few things that helped me: 1. Try using a different browser (Chrome worked best for me) and clear your cache/cookies 2. Disable your VPN temporarily when submitting - the EDD system can be finicky with international IP addresses 3. Double-check that all required fields are completed, especially the employment information section 4. Try submitting during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) If none of that works, definitely call the EDD directly. The tech support line can see exactly where your application is getting hung up in their system. Hope this helps!

I experienced this exact same issue last month! The VPN was definitely causing problems for me. What worked was: 1. Temporarily disable VPN and use your regular connection 2. Use Chrome in incognito mode 3. Save your progress frequently using the "Save Draft" button 4. Make sure you're clicking "Submit" AND then "Confirm Submission" on the final page The key thing I missed initially was that there are actually TWO final steps - you have to click submit, then on the next page click "Confirm Submission" to actually get it out of draft status. Once I did that properly, I got my confirmation number immediately and could upload the medical certification. Also, being out of country shouldn't disqualify you from PFL as long as you're caring for a qualifying family member. Just make sure you have all the proper documentation ready. Good luck!

I had this exact same problem a few weeks ago! The issue for me was definitely the VPN - EDD's system seems to flag international IP addresses and won't properly process the submission. Here's what finally worked: 1. Disconnect from VPN completely 2. Clear browser cache and cookies 3. Use Chrome or Firefox (Edge gave me issues) 4. Fill out the entire form in one session - don't save and come back later 5. After clicking "Submit" make sure you see a page with an actual confirmation number (not just "submitted successfully") The fact that you're caring for family in Colombia shouldn't disqualify you, but the VPN is likely the culprit. I also recommend calling EDD at 1-877-238-4373 and selecting the PFL option - they can see if there are any partial submissions stuck in their system under your SSN and clear them out. One more tip: try submitting between 6-8 AM PST when their servers have less traffic. That seemed to make a difference for me too. Hope this helps!