EDD payment timeline after eligibility interview - waiting since April 8th

After your interview, if everything goes smoothly and you're approved, you can expect payment within 24-48 hours. EDD will pay you for all the weeks you've been certifying while waiting, assuming you meet all eligibility requirements. The backpay should come through as a lump sum. But just make sure you keep certifying every two weeks, even before your interview! Some people get approved without even needing the interview, but since yours is already scheduled, just be prepared with any documentation about your separation from employment.

yup got my payment like 2 days after interview. good luck!!

MY INTERVIEW WAS SCHEDUALED FOR THE 17TH AND THEY NEVER EVEN CALLED ME!! Then I suddenly got all my payments 3 days later. The whole system is broken and makes no sense. I spent HOURS trying to call and figure out what happened. Don't count on anything going according to there "schedule".

I had my interview on march 11 and still havent been paid lol. been stuck on 'pending' for 5 weeks now. called like 50 times but can never get through.

Here's what you need to know about the timeline: 1. After your interview on the 23rd, if approved, your pending certifications typically change to paid within 24-72 hours 2. If you selected direct deposit, funds usually appear 1-2 business days after the status changes to paid 3. If you're getting the Money Network card and this is your first payment, add 7-10 business days for the card to arrive by mail 4. You absolutely will receive payment for all weeks you've certified correctly, dating back to your claim filing date (assuming you're eligible) For the interview itself, be prepared to explain exactly why you're no longer employed. Since you mentioned a department restructuring, have any documentation ready (severance letter, layoff notice, etc.). The interviewer will likely ask about your availability for work and job search activities too.

my neighbor waited like 6 weeks after interview cuz they had to contact her old boss or somethin. hope yours goes faster!

One important thing nobody mentioned yet - sometimes the EDD interviewer will tell you right on the call if you're approved. If they do that, your payments usually process much faster. Make sure you answer their call on the 23rd! They typically call from a blocked/private number.

I just went through this in March. Applied March 5, interview March 18, got my first payment March 21. But then my second certification got stuck on pending for some reason and I had to call in to fix it. The whole process is so unpredictable honestly.