I'm going through the same thing right now! Certified on Tuesday and my payment is still showing as pending. It's so frustrating because this is the second time this has happened to me in the past few months. Last time it took almost a week to resolve and I never got a clear explanation of what caused the delay. I'm definitely going to try calling tomorrow if nothing changes. Has anyone noticed if these delays happen more often around certain times of the month or after holidays? Just trying to figure out if there's a pattern here.

I'm so sorry you're going through this - the waiting game with EDD is absolutely awful, especially when you're counting on that money. I had a similar situation a few months back where my payment got stuck in pending for almost a week. What finally helped me was calling the 1-833-978-2511 number first thing in the morning (around 8:02 AM) and selecting the "English" option, then pressing 1-2-1 to get to a live person. It took about 45 minutes on hold but they were able to see there was a minor flag on my account that needed manual review. The rep cleared it up within 5 minutes and my payment was released the next day. Also, make sure to check if there are any "inbox" messages in your EDD portal - sometimes they send notifications there that don't show up elsewhere. Fingers crossed it gets resolved quickly for you! 🤞

Does anyone know if there's a way to check the status of your application after you've submitted everything? I'm tired of being in the dark.

Just wanted to share my recent experience - I finally got my PFL approved last week! For anyone still struggling with the upload process, here's what worked for me: 1. Use Firefox or Edge instead of Chrome (Chrome kept giving me errors) 2. Make sure your documents are under 5MB each 3. Save everything as PDF format - they seem to prefer that 4. Keep file names simple (no special characters or spaces) The "Upload Documents" section can be tricky to find - it's usually under the "Manage Claim" tab once you're logged in. Don't give up! The system is definitely clunky but it does work eventually. Also echoing what @GalaxyGlider said about screenshots - DEFINITELY do this! I had to prove I submitted something twice because their system "lost" it the first time. 📸 Hang in there everyone - I know it's frustrating but you'll get through it! 💪

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD! I tried calling right when they opened at 8am and got through after about 20 attempts. They confirmed my online application is in the system and put a note to disregard my paper application when/if it gets processed. The rep said my claim should be processed within 10 business days. What a relief! Thanks again for all the help everyone.

So glad you got it sorted out Nina! Your story is going to help so many people who run into the same website issues. The tip about trying Firefox in incognito mode late at night is gold - I'm definitely bookmarking this thread. It's crazy how much faster the online system is compared to paper applications. Good luck with your claim processing!

Thank you everyone for the helpful advice! I'll definitely keep certifying until I get my first paycheck, and I'll make sure to accurately report my hours even before I get paid. I'll also take screenshots of everything just to be safe. Really appreciate all the tips - this community has been so helpful throughout my unemployment journey!

Congrats on the new job, Lucas! Just wanted to add one more tip that saved me - when you're reporting your work hours during certification, make sure you report the GROSS hours worked, not just the hours you'll be paid for. So if you work 40 hours but your employer doesn't pay for your lunch break, you still report 40 hours to EDD. I made this mistake in my first certification after getting hired and it caused some confusion later. Also, if your new job offers any training pay or signing bonuses, those count as earnings too and should be reported in the week you receive them. Good luck with the new position!

I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, especially when you have bills due. Here's what I learned: the Money Network card typically takes 7-10 business days to arrive after your first payment shows "paid" status. Once you get it and activate it, the money is available immediately. Since you're cutting it close with rent, definitely reach out to your landlord ASAP - most are understanding when you show them the EDD payment confirmation as proof. Also, as soon as you get that card, set up direct deposit through UI Online for future payments. It'll save you this stress going forward. You can also transfer the full amount from the Money Network card to your bank account online for free once it arrives. Hang in there - you're almost through the worst part!

I'm new to this community and currently dealing with my first unemployment claim. This thread has been incredibly helpful! I just had my payment status change to "paid" yesterday and was panicking about not having a debit card yet. Reading everyone's experiences here has been so reassuring - it's clear that the 7-10 business day wait for the Money Network card is normal, even though it's stressful when you have bills coming due. I had no idea about the direct deposit option or that you can transfer funds from the card to your bank account for free once it arrives. Paolo, thanks for sharing your journey and the update about getting through to EDD - knowing that Claimyr service actually works gives me hope if I need to contact them. I'm definitely going to set up direct deposit as soon as possible to avoid this waiting game in the future. This community support is amazing for those of us navigating this confusing system!