EDD eligibility interview followed by certification prompt - am I approved?

Yes, this is definitely good news! When your account shows weeks available to certify after an interview, it typically means they've made a favorable determination on your claim. The EDD rarely sends explicit 'approved' notifications - instead, they just allow you to start certifying. Go ahead and certify right away for those weeks, and if all goes well, you should see a payment within 2-3 days after certification if you have Bank of America direct deposit set up, or 5-7 days for the Money Network card.

good sign 4 sure but don't spend $ yet lol. i had same thing happen then got hit with 'pending' for another week after i certified. edd is weird like that sometimes

In my experience, being able to certify DEFINITELY means you passed the interview! The EDD system won't even let you certify if there's still an eligibility issue on your claim. I was in your exact situation back in December, got nervous about the same thing, and everything went through perfectly fine. Just make sure you answer all the certification questions accurately - especially the work search activities! One thing to keep in mind - your first payment might take a little longer to process since it's your first time certifying. But after that initial payment, they usually process within 24-48 hours once you certify.

Congrats! Thats exactly what happened with me. Interview → waited 2 weeks nervously → certification option appeared → money came 2 days after i certified. Your all set!

I agree with most people here saying it's probably good news, but just to be safe, you might want to check your inbox on UI Online for any messages. Sometimes they send determination notices there instead of mail. Also, make sure you're ready to certify properly - mark YES that you were looking for work and have at least 3 job search activities per week ready to list.

If you want to be 100% sure about your claim status, you really need to speak with an EDD representative directly. I was stuck waiting forever trying to call until I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) - they got me through to an EDD agent in under 25 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks on my own. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km When I finally got through, the rep confirmed my eligibility and explained exactly what was happening with my claim. Totally worth it for peace of mind, especially when you're waiting on money you need for bills.

To answer your follow-up question - just certify normally for those weeks. The system is designed to handle retroactive certifications, and many people end up certifying for weeks that occurred before their interview. Just be honest about your work search activities and any income/hours for those weeks. The most common certification mistake people make is reporting income incorrectly. Remember that you report income for the week you EARNED it, not when you were paid. And if you had any vacation or severance pay during those weeks, make sure to report that too.

btw make sure u don't accidentally say NO to looking for work or you'll mess up your whole claim

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I certified yesterday evening and woke up this morning to see both weeks changed from 'pending' to 'paid'!!! The money isn't in my account yet but the claim history shows the payment was processed. Thank you all for your help and reassurance - this group is amazing! 🙏