This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently in week 2 of waiting for my interview to be scheduled and seeing Dylan's amazing 2-day approval really shows that EDD can move fast when they want to. The range of experiences here is wild - from 2 days to 3+ weeks for what seem like similar cases. One thing I'm taking away is that the "7-10 business days" timeline they give everyone is basically meaningless. It sounds like they just use it as a safe estimate to manage expectations, but the actual processing time depends on factors we probably don't even know about. For anyone else waiting, I'm definitely going to follow the advice about checking UI Online daily once I get past the interview stage. And Ava's tip about following up with your former employer is brilliant - I never would have thought about that potential delay. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences instead of just the official EDD party line!

Just wanted to add my recent experience to this thread since it might help others! Had my EDD interview last Friday for a layoff situation (company downsizing) and just got approved this morning - so exactly 3 business days. The rep told me the standard 7-10 days too, but like many of you experienced, it came through much faster. What I think helped was having all my documentation ready during the interview and my former employer had already submitted their portion promptly. The interviewer seemed satisfied with my answers and said everything looked straightforward. For anyone still waiting - definitely check your UI Online account multiple times per day. Mine switched from "pending" to "paid" around 6 AM this morning with no email notification. The relief is incredible, especially with bills piling up! This thread has been so valuable seeing everyone's real timelines versus the generic EDD estimates. Proves that while the system can be unpredictable, many straightforward cases do get processed way faster than they tell you to expect.

I had a similar issue a few months ago! The error message was super vague and unhelpful. What worked for me was logging out completely, clearing my browser data (cookies, cache, etc.), and then trying to log back in after waiting about 30 minutes. Sometimes their system gets confused if you have multiple sessions or cached data. Also double-check that you don't have any browser extensions that might be interfering with the site. Hope this helps!

I've been dealing with EDD issues for months and here's what I've learned: First, make sure you're using the right browser - Chrome or Firefox work best. Clear all your cookies and cache, then try accessing the site in incognito/private mode. If you're still getting the error, it might be because you have an existing claim that needs to be closed or there's a flag on your account. The system is notorious for giving vague error messages when there are backend issues. Document everything - take screenshots of the error messages and keep notes of when you tried to file. This will help when you eventually get through to someone on the phone. Also, try filing during off-peak hours like early morning or late evening when the servers aren't overloaded. Good luck, and don't give up! The system is frustrating but you'll get through it eventually.

This thread is so timely for me! I'm actually on my very last week of benefits and just certified yesterday evening. After reading everyone's experiences here, I feel much more prepared for what to expect. It sounds like the key takeaway is that final payments can take 2-3 days instead of the usual 1-2 days, but as long as the UI Online status shows "paid," the money will definitely come through. I really appreciate everyone sharing their actual timelines - it's so much more helpful than the generic info on the EDD website. I'm bookmarking this thread and will definitely update if I experience any delays with my final payment. The Claimyr recommendation is also gold - I had no idea there were services to help skip those insane EDD hold times. Thanks to this community for always having each other's backs during these stressful times!

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently in the middle of my claim and seeing everyone's experiences with final payments is really valuable information for when I get there. It's reassuring to know that the 2-3 day delay for final payments is normal and that the "paid" status in UI Online is the reliable indicator to trust. The Claimyr recommendation keeps coming up too - I'm definitely going to remember that for future reference since I've already experienced those brutal EDD hold times firsthand. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences and timelines. This community is such a lifesaver for navigating all the EDD quirks and uncertainties!

Just to add to all the great advice here - another helpful feature is setting up email notifications in addition to text alerts. Go to UI Online > Notification Preferences and enable both email and SMS for certification reminders and payment notifications. I like having the backup in case one system has issues. Also, if you ever move or change banks during your claim period, make sure to update your information BEFORE your next certification to avoid payment delays. I learned this the hard way when I moved apartments and forgot to update my address - caused a week-long delay in payments while they verified my new info. The biweekly schedule really does become second nature after a month or two, so hang in there!

Congrats on your first payment! The biweekly schedule is definitely standard for UI claims. One small thing that helped me was screenshotting my certification confirmation page each time I submit - gives me peace of mind that it went through properly, especially if the system is being glitchy. Also, since you're budgeting carefully, keep in mind that your weekly benefit amount might have taxes withheld if you elected that option when you first applied (you can check this in your UI Online account under "Payment Method" settings). If you didn't elect withholding, just remember you'll need to set aside some money for taxes at the end of the year. The consistency of the biweekly payments really does make financial planning easier once you get used to it!

I'm going through the exact same thing! Submitted my DE 2593 on April 13th and it's been about 2.5 weeks with zero confirmation from EDD. I was starting to panic thinking my form disappeared into the digital void, but reading everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief. It's actually reassuring to see that the 4-6 week processing delay is affecting literally everyone right now - not just my claim. What really helps is seeing that people's payments are continuing throughout the waiting period, which takes away some of that anxiety about suddenly losing benefits. I think I'm going to try the secure message route through UI Online next week if I still don't hear anything. Faith's experience getting confirmation within 3 days that way sounds much better than trying to battle through their phone system. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't give us any heads up about these delays, but I'm grateful we can all support each other here. Will definitely update if I get any response from messaging them!

I'm in the exact same situation and this thread has been a lifesaver for my anxiety! Submitted my DE 2593 on March 22nd and it's now been over 5 weeks with absolutely zero acknowledgment from EDD. My payments are still coming through normally, but the complete silence was making me think I'd somehow messed up the submission. Reading everyone's experiences here - especially the 4-6 week timeline from Ravi's stakeholder meeting info and Faith's successful resolution after 6 weeks - has given me so much peace of mind. It's clear this is a system-wide processing delay affecting everyone, not individual claim issues. I actually tried the secure message approach through UI Online that several people mentioned, and got a response within 2 days confirming they received my form and it's "pending review in the eligibility queue." No timeline given, but at least I know it didn't get lost! For anyone still waiting and getting anxious, I'd definitely recommend trying the secure message route for that peace of mind confirmation. Thanks Eduardo for starting this thread - it's been incredibly helpful to know we're all navigating this together!