UPDATE: My verification finally went through today! That's 15 business days total. My status changed from pending to paid this morning and I just got the notification that funds were transferred to my Money Network card. Thanks everyone for the advice and support - it definitely helped keep me sane during the wait. For anyone else going through this, hang in there!

I'm currently on day 13 of waiting for my ID verification to process and this thread has been incredibly reassuring! Like many others here, I submitted through ID.me and got their confirmation email, but EDD's system just shows "pending" with no updates. The lack of communication from EDD is honestly the worst part - they could save us all so much stress by just posting realistic timelines on their website instead of leaving us to figure it out through forums like this. Based on what everyone's sharing, it sounds like 12-18 business days is the current reality, which is way longer than their official "10 business days" estimate. Thanks Daniel for the detailed timeline and for coming back to update us - it gives me hope that mine will process soon too! 🤞

The waiting is the worst part of the whole process! When I was waiting for mine, I found that tracking my informed delivery from USPS helped ease my anxiety. You can sign up for free and they'll email you pictures of the mail coming to your address each day. That way you know if your card is arriving that day.

Don't stress too much about it! I went through the same anxiety when I was waiting for my first card. Since your payment shows as "paid" from 4 days ago, you're right on track for the typical 7-10 business day timeline everyone mentioned. The system actually works pretty smoothly - the payment gets loaded onto your card account immediately when it shows "paid," but the physical card takes time to be manufactured and mailed. One thing that helped me sleep better was calling my landlord early to give them a heads up that my payment might be a few days late due to waiting for the unemployment card. Most landlords are understanding about unemployment situations, especially if you communicate proactively. You might also ask if they accept any payment apps like Zelle or Venmo once you get your card and can transfer the funds. Hang in there - you're almost at the finish line!

Update: I spoke with an EDD rep today (finally got through after 2 hours on hold) and they explained that even if I win my appeal, I'll likely still have to pay back some money since I did actually work those hours. But they said the penalty for "willful misrepresentation" might be removed if I can convince the judge I genuinely misunderstood based on the information I was given. My appeal hearing is scheduled for June 3rd. I'm gathering all my documentation and preparing my explanation. Thank you all for the advice and support - it's really helped me understand what I'm facing and how to prepare.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress - the uncertainty around these appeals can be really overwhelming. One thing that might help your case is to check if you have any written documentation from when you first applied for benefits. Sometimes people save confirmation emails or print out pages that might reference the phone conversation details. Also, when you write your timeline for the hearing, include not just what the rep told you, but also why their advice seemed reasonable to you at the time. For example, if you mentioned your part-time hours during that call and they specifically said not to report them, that shows you were being transparent from the start. The fact that you proactively asked about reporting requirements during your initial interview actually works in your favor - it shows you had no intent to hide anything. Make sure to emphasize that during your hearing. You've got this!

Final update: My claim went from pending to paid this morning! All 5 weeks worth of benefits were deposited to my EDD debit card at once. Such a relief! For anyone else stuck in pending limbo - definitely call rather than wait. And yes @helpfuluser86 I did use Claimyr to get through after trying on my own for 2 days with no luck. Totally worth it to get this resolved!

Congratulations on getting this resolved! Your experience is a perfect example of why persistence pays off with EDD issues. The ID.me verification glitch you encountered is surprisingly common - I've seen several cases where the verification completes successfully on ID.me's end but doesn't properly sync with the EDD system, leaving claims in limbo indefinitely. For anyone else reading this thread who might be dealing with similar delays, Oliver's story highlights a few key takeaways: 1. Don't wait beyond 3-4 weeks to take action - the system won't fix itself 2. Check your UI Online inbox regularly for any requests or messages 3. When calling, be prepared to explain your situation clearly and ask for escalation to Tier 2 if needed 4. Identity verification issues are among the most common causes of delays Thanks for sharing your updates throughout this process - it's really helpful for other community members who might be going through the same thing!

how long does it takes a certification to process if it been pending? Finally went through because the lady processed it for me but I didn’t ask when I would receive the payments

I went through a similar situation last year - pending for months! What finally worked for me was calling first thing in the morning right when they opened (8am) and staying persistent. Also, if you have any documentation of financial hardship (like past due bills or notices), that can help expedite the interview process. Don't give up - I know it's frustrating but keep calling and documenting every conversation. You might also want to try reaching out through the "Contact Us" feature on the EDD website in addition to calling. Hang in there!