PFL Application Pending - How Long for Approval? No Additional Docs Needed

Congrats on getting your application in! In my experience, it usually takes about 2-3 weeks for them to process and approve PFL applications. But I've heard it can vary depending on how busy they are. Hang in there!

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/DOLxZQb92wM

pro tip: if you haven't already, set up an online account on the PFL website. You can check your claim status there and sometimes it updates faster than waiting for snail mail.

ugh, i'm in the same boat. submitted mine last week and the waiting is killing me. why does everything with the government have to take so long? 🙄

Here's a comprehensive guide to the PFL approval process based on my research and personal experience: • Initial Processing: 1-2 weeks for basic review • Verification: 1-3 weeks (varies if they need to contact your employer) • Final Decision: Usually within 5-14 days after verification Factors that can speed things up: - Submitting all required docs upfront - Quick response from your employer - Applying during less busy periods (avoid end/start of year if possible) Tips: 1. Double-check all info before submitting 2. Keep copies of everything 3. Use online account for status updates 4. If it's urgent, consider calling (use the Claimyr tool others mentioned if hold times are crazy) Remember, these are general timelines. Individual cases may vary. Good luck!

lol good luck. I've been waiting 6 weeks and still nothing. This system is a joke 🤡

Quick question - did you apply online or by mail? I've heard online applications tend to be processed faster.

Just a heads up, make sure you have some savings to fall back on. Even after approval, it can take a couple weeks for the first payment to come through. Learned that the hard way 😅

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm actually dealing with a similar situation - submitted my PFL application about 10 days ago and it's been radio silence since then. The waiting game is brutal when you're depending on that income. I did apply online like you did, so hopefully that helps with processing time. One thing I found helpful was signing up for text alerts through the EDD portal - at least you get notified when there's any status change instead of obsessively checking the website every few hours (guilty as charged 😅). Hang in there, hopefully we both hear back soon!