EDD eligibility interview tomorrow - how long until I get approved or denied?

Usually you'll know within 7-10 days after the interview. The interviewer won't tell you a decision on the spot - they just gather information and then someone else reviews everything. If you're approved, you'll see your claim status change from 'pending' to 'paid' in your UI Online account, and you'll receive a Notice of Determination by mail. My interview was pretty straightforward - they just verified my employment info and asked why I was no longer working. Make sure you have your employment dates, final paystub, and separation details ready!

my interview last yr went fine but then STILL took 3 whole weeks b4 i got my 1st payment!!! ridiculous system tbh

After my interview in February, it took about 5 business days before my status changed from pending to paid. Here's what I'd recommend: 1. Answer truthfully but concisely. Don't volunteer extra information unless asked. 2. Have your termination letter or layoff documentation ready. 3. Know exact dates of your last employment. 4. Be prepared to explain your work search efforts. 5. If you haven't certified yet, do so as soon as you're allowed - don't wait for the interview results. If your claim stays pending for more than 10 business days after the interview, that's when you should start calling EDD. In my experience, sometimes the interview results just need to be manually processed by a claims examiner.

good luck getting through to anyone at EDD if you need to follow up lol

Every claim is different, but mine took about 2 weeks after the phone interview to change from pending to paid. The interview itself was only about 10 minutes - they just verified the information on my application and asked a few questions about why I was no longer working. One thing that confuses a lot of people: your certifications will show as "pending" until after the interview results are processed. Don't panic about that! Just keep certifying every two weeks. Also, make sure you answer the phone when they call - they'll try twice if you miss it, but then they'll make a determination with the information they have, which could result in a denial if they have questions. If your claim doesn't update within 2 weeks after the interview, definitely call. The waiting is definitely stressful, but try to stay calm!

Update: Had my interview today and it only lasted about 15 minutes! The interviewer was actually very nice and just asked me to confirm some basic info about my employment and layoff. She wouldn't tell me a decision but said I should hear something "soon." Fingers crossed the payment comes through quickly!

Just want to warn you that the EDD is SUPER backlogged right now! My coworker and I were both laid off the same day in February. He got approved in 1 week after his interview. Mine took FIVE WEEKS!! And we had identical situations!! It's completely random who processes your claim and how fast they work. Just be prepared to wait and have a backup plan for bills if possible.

Another update: My status just changed to PAID!!! Only took 4 business days after the interview. SO relieved right now. Thanks everyone for your help and advice! For anyone else going through this - the interview was really straightforward, just be honest and have your employment info ready. Now I just need to wait for my EDD debit card to arrive.

You must receive the card first, then you can set up direct deposit through the Money Network website after activating your card. It's a bit annoying but that's how their system works. Make sure you keep your card even after setting up direct deposit because they'll use the same card for any future claims within 3 years.