EDD payment stuck on pending after first certification - normal wait time or should I call?

Welcome to EDD hell lol. First payments ALWAYS take longer than they tell you. Mine took 3 full weeks to change from pending to paid after my first certification. They dont tell you that part on their website!!! Just keep checking your UI account daily. Calling probably won't help but you can try if it makes u feel better.

First-time certifications often require additional verification, which can cause delays. The standard timeframe is 7-10 business days, but it can definitely take longer depending on your specific claim circumstances. If you have a straightforward claim with no issues flagged, you should see movement this week. However, if you haven't seen any status change after 10 business days, that's when I'd recommend contacting EDD for clarification. Did you receive any notification about an upcoming eligibility interview or requests for additional documentation?

same thing happend to me last month!! dont worry to much, took like 9 days for my first payment to switch from pending 2 paid. but my second certification only took 2 days

The first payment delay is completely normal, but here's what you should know: For first-time certifications, EDD often conducts an automatic review which can take 7-14 days. The system needs to verify your identity, employment history, and benefit eligibility before releasing funds. Keep an eye on your UI Online portal for any action items - sometimes they need additional documentation but don't clearly notify you. If you're approaching the 14-day mark with no change, then it's time to contact EDD. Don't just wait indefinitely as some claims can get stuck in the system without proper follow-up. There's no need to panic yet, but do stay proactive about checking your portal daily.

did u answer NO to the question about looking for work? that will make it stuck on pending until u talk to someone. happened to me.

EVERYONE is having this problem right now!! The EDD system is completely broken. My friend and I both certified last Sunday and both still pending. The state doesn't care that people have bills to pay!!!!

I had this exact situation back in February. My first certification sat in pending for about 8 days, then suddenly switched to paid. The Money Network card came about 5 days after that. For me, all subsequent certifications were processed within 2-3 days. One thing to check: make sure you completed your ID.me verification fully. Sometimes people think they've finished the verification process but actually missed a step. Also, double-check that your contact information in UI Online is accurate - if they need to reach you and can't, that will delay things. If it goes beyond 10 days, then yes, you should definitely try to contact EDD. But I wouldn't worry too much before then.

Just checking back - has there been any update to your pending payment status? It's been a few days since your original post.

Congrats on getting your payment processed! 6 days is actually pretty reasonable for a first certification. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation, this is a good example of why patience is key with EDD - most first-time payments do eventually process without needing to call, though I know the waiting is stressful when you have bills to pay. Thanks for updating us with the outcome!

I went through this exact same anxiety when I first filed! My first certification took about 8 days to switch from pending to paid, which felt like an eternity when you're checking the portal multiple times a day. What really helped me was understanding that EDD has to run additional verification checks on first-time claims - they're essentially making sure you're eligible, your employment history checks out, and there are no red flags. It's frustrating that they don't communicate this clearly upfront, but it's totally normal. The good news is that once your first payment goes through, all your future certifications will process much faster - usually within 2-3 business days. Hang in there, and try not to stress too much if you're still within that first week!

I'm currently dealing with this exact same situation! Filed my first certification about a week ago and it's been stuck on pending ever since. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - it's reassuring to know that 6-10 days seems to be pretty normal for first-time certifications. The waiting is definitely stressful when you're used to regular paychecks and have bills due, but it sounds like patience is key with EDD's system. I'm going to hold off on calling until I hit that 10-14 day mark that several people mentioned. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and advice - this community is a lifesaver for navigating the EDD maze!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just submitted my first certification 4 days ago and seeing "pending" every time I log in is making me so anxious. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - it sounds like 6-10 days is totally normal for first-time payments. I had no idea about the additional verification process they do for new claims, which explains the delay. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't explain this upfront on their website! I'm going to try to be patient and wait until the 10-day mark before attempting to call. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and advice - knowing I'm not alone in this waiting game definitely helps with the stress!