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EDD phone interview decision timeline - really 7-10 days or faster?

Just had my eligibility interview with EDD yesterday afternoon after waiting nearly 4 weeks for it. The interviewer said I should expect to wait 7-10 business days for their decision, but I'm wondering if that's just their standard line. Has anyone received their determination faster than that? I'm getting anxious because my rent is due on the 15th and I need to know if I'll have this money or need to figure out another solution. The rep seemed positive about my case (I was laid off due to company downsizing) but wouldn't commit to anything during the call. Anyone have recent experience with how long it actually takes?

Sofia Morales

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mine took exactly 8 days last month so they were right on target with what they told u

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Dylan Mitchell

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Thanks for the data point. Ugh, was hoping it might be quicker. Did you get any kind of notice when the decision was made or did you just have to keep checking your UI Online account?

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Dmitry Popov

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It really depends on the complexity of your case and current EDD workload. For straightforward layoffs with clear documentation, I've seen decisions come through in 3-5 business days. However, if there are any discrepancies between your statement and what your employer reported, or if they're experiencing high volume, it could take the full 10 days or occasionally longer. Your best bet is to check your UI Online account daily. The status will change from "pending" to either "paid" or "disqualified" once they make a determination. You'll eventually get a notice in the mail, but the online status usually updates faster.

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Ava Garcia

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This is helpful but mine took 14 days last March and my case was super simple! Just saying sometimes EDD doesn't follow their own timelines lol

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StarSailor}

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My sister just went through this. Her interview was on a Tuesday and by Friday her account switched from pending to paid! So sometimes it's way faster than they say. Good luck!!

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Dylan Mitchell

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That would be amazing if mine was that fast! Was her case pretty straightforward too?

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Miguel Silva

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I WAITED THREE WEEKS AFTER MY INTERVIEW!!! And kept calling and calling and NO ONE would tell me what was happening!!! Every rep gave me different info. One said my case was "under review" another said it was "waiting for supervisor approval" and another said there was "no issue noted"!!! EDD IS THE WORST!!! Even when you do everything right they still make you wait!!! I had to borrow money from family for rent while waiting on MONEY I DESERVED!!!!

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Dylan Mitchell

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Oh no, that's exactly what I'm afraid of. Did you eventually get approved? Was there any explanation for why it took so long?

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Miguel Silva

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YES I got approved eventually but no explanation AT ALL for the delay! Just a random deposit one day! The system is BROKEN!!!

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Zainab Ismail

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I went through this process recently and while they do say 7-10 business days, my determination came through in 6 days. Here are some things that might help speed things up: 1. Make sure your UI Online account is fully set up with all requested documents uploaded 2. Complete any outstanding certifications 3. Double-check that your contact information is current If you have a straightforward case like a layoff with clear documentation from your employer, it tends to be processed faster. If you're getting close to your rent due date and haven't heard back, you might want to try contacting EDD directly for a status update, although getting through can be challenging.

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Dylan Mitchell

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Thanks for the advice. I've done all those things already so hopefully that helps. You're right about calling being challenging - I tried for days before my interview and couldn't get through at all.

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Connor O'Neill

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When I had my interview the lady told me 7-10 days too but literally the next morning my account switched from pending to paid! I think they just say that to cover themselves but actually process most clear-cut cases much faster. BTW if you need to call them and can't get through, I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that basically calls EDD for you and then connects you when they get through. Saved me hours of redial frustration. They have a demo video of how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I found it super helpful when I needed to check on my claim status after waiting a week with no updates.

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Dylan Mitchell

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That's encouraging! I hope mine is that fast. And thanks for the tip about Claimyr - if I don't see any movement in my account by early next week I might give that a try. Definitely don't want to waste more hours hitting redial!

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Sofia Morales

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does that service actually work? seems sketchy to me

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Connor O'Neill

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It worked for me! I was skeptical too but after trying to get through for 3 days on my own I was desperate. They connected me with an EDD rep in about 45 minutes while I just went about my day.

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Ava Garcia

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ok i had a weird situation last month... got my interview, lady said 7-10 days, then THREE DAYS LATER i got payment! but heres the weird part - never got ANY decision letter or email. money just showed up in my account. still waiting for official determination letter lol. EDD is so random.

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Dmitry Popov

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That's actually normal. The system will often release payment once a determination is made in your favor, but the official notice can take 1-2 weeks to arrive in the mail. They process the financial side faster than the paperwork.

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StarSailor}

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My roommate just went through this too, her decision came in 4 days after her interview! Hope yours is quick too!

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Dylan Mitchell

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UPDATE: You guys won't believe this - I just checked my UI Online account and my status changed from pending to paid TODAY! It's only been 2 business days since my interview. I'm shocked after reading all these varied timelines. Seems totally random but I'm definitely not complaining! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

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Sofia Morales

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lucky!! congrats!!

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Zainab Ismail

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Great news! This is why I always tell people to check their UI Online account daily. The determination often comes through much faster than they quote, especially for straightforward cases.

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