EDD phone interview passed but benefits still pending - what's the review process?

This is actually pretty common after interviews. The EDD rep who interviewed you isn't the one who makes the final determination - they just collect info and submit it to a claims processor for review. After my interview, it took 8 business days for my pending payments to switch to paid. The "under review" status means they're evaluating your eligibility based on the interview. As long as you were honest and qualify for benefits, it should resolve soon, but unfortunately EDD doesn't give exact timelines for this process.

mine took 12 days after interview then suddenly all got paid at once. hang in there!

DONT JUST WAIT!!! I was stuck in that exact same situation for over a MONTH because there was some stupid "flag" on my account that nobody bothered to tell me about! The interviewer told me everything looked good but then nothing happened!! Keep calling them every single day until someone fixes it!!! The system is BROKEN and they won't help unless you MAKE them help you!!

this happned to me to. they told me interview was fine but didnt mention about some missing pay stub they needed. waited 3 weeks for nothing untill i finally got thru on phone. turns out they were waiting on me but never told me! so stupid lol. maybe theres something they need from u?

I was in your exact position last month. After my interview, I waited 4 days then tried calling but couldn't get through (constant busy signals or being disconnected). I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD agent. Totally worth it - got through in about 20 minutes and the agent was able to see that my interview notes were complete but just sitting in the review queue. She escalated it and my payments switched from pending to paid the next day. There's a quick video demo here that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - was super straightforward. Just having someone look at your specific case can make all the difference.

The post-interview review process typically takes 5-10 business days, but can extend to 14+ days during busy periods (which EDD is experiencing now in April 2025). Here's what's happening: 1. Your interviewer documents your responses about job separation 2. This gets queued for review by a claims processor (different person) 3. The processor determines if you meet eligibility requirements 4. A determination is made and entered into the system 5. If approved, your pending payments will switch to paid (usually all at once) While waiting is often the only option, calling can sometimes expedite the process if your case has been overlooked or if there's an issue requiring additional information. Make sure to continue certifying for benefits every two weeks even while your previous weeks are pending.

My nephew had this same problem but it was because he had checked the wrong box on his application about being able to work full-time. His interview went fine but then he got stuck in pending for weeks until they sorted it out. Maybe you have something similar that's causing them to take longer to review?

Quick update for you - EDD just announced they're experiencing a processing backlog due to system updates, so reviews after eligibility interviews are taking longer than usual right now. The announcement says they're prioritizing cases that are more than 10 business days past interview. So if you're approaching that mark, your review should be coming up soon in their queue.

UPDATE: My status just changed from pending to PAID this morning! All three weeks at once, just like some of you mentioned. The money should hit my Bank of America card tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. For anyone else stuck in this situation, mine took exactly 9 business days after the interview to resolve.

Congratulations on getting approved! Your timeline of 9 business days is really helpful for others going through this same stress. I'm currently waiting on my interview review (day 5) and seeing your success story gives me hope. Did you end up calling EDD at all during those 9 days, or did you just wait it out? Also, huge relief that you'll make rent - I know that financial pressure makes the waiting so much worse!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Had my interview on Tuesday and it's been 4 business days with the "under review" status. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring - it sounds like 8-12 days is pretty normal. The financial stress while waiting is brutal though. I've been checking my account obsessively every few hours hoping to see that status change. Thanks for sharing your experience and congrats on finally getting approved! Stories like yours help keep the rest of us sane during this waiting period.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and the waiting was absolutely nerve-wracking! After my interview, I was stuck in "under review" for 11 business days before everything got approved. Like others mentioned, all my pending weeks got paid out at once when it finally processed. The hardest part was not knowing if something was wrong or if it was just normal processing time. One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts through UI Online so I'd get notified immediately when my payment status changed instead of constantly checking the website. Also, make sure you keep certifying for new weeks even while the old ones are pending - that was something my interviewer specifically told me to do. Hang in there, it sounds like you're well within the normal timeframe based on everyone's experiences here!

I'm in a similar boat right now - had my interview 7 business days ago and still showing "under review" with 2 weeks of pending payments. Reading everyone's timelines here is actually really comforting! It seems like 8-12 days is pretty standard, so I'm trying not to panic yet. The financial stress is real though - I've been rationing groceries and crossing my fingers that this resolves before my car payment is due next week. Thanks for sharing all your experiences, especially the success stories. It helps to know this limbo period is normal and that the payments do eventually come through all at once. Going to try that text alert suggestion from Luca too!

I'm currently on day 6 of waiting after my interview and this thread has been incredibly helpful! It's so reassuring to see that most people get resolved within 8-12 business days and that all the pending weeks get paid at once. The financial anxiety while waiting is definitely the worst part - I've been checking my account multiple times a day hoping to see that status change. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and experiences here. It helps so much to know this limbo period is normal and that there's light at the end of the tunnel. Going to set up those text alerts that Luca mentioned so I can stop obsessively refreshing the website!

I'm currently on day 4 after my interview and this thread is exactly what I needed to see! The uncertainty of not knowing how long this review process takes has been eating at me, especially with bills piling up. It's so helpful to see everyone's actual timelines - sounds like 8-12 business days is pretty standard. The fact that all the pending weeks get paid out at once when it finally processes is really encouraging too. I was starting to worry something was wrong with my case, but now I feel like I just need to be patient a little longer. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences, especially the success stories! Going to set up those text alerts right now so I can stop checking the website every hour.

I'm on day 8 after my interview and seeing everyone's timelines here is giving me so much hope! The interviewer said my case looked straightforward but didn't give any timeframe, so I've been spiraling a bit wondering if something went wrong. It's such a relief to see that 8-12 days is totally normal and that the payments come through all at once when approved. The financial stress during this waiting period is no joke - I've been meal prepping with whatever's left in my pantry and avoiding looking at my credit card balance. Really appreciate everyone being so open about their experiences and timelines. It helps knowing we're all going through the same stressful process! Definitely setting up those text alerts today so I can preserve what's left of my sanity.

I'm on day 10 after my interview and this entire thread has been such a lifesaver for my anxiety! When I first got stuck in "under review" status, I was convinced something had gone wrong since the interviewer didn't give me any timeline expectations. Reading everyone's experiences here - especially seeing that 8-12 days is completely normal - has helped me stay (somewhat) sane during this waiting period. The financial pressure is definitely real though. I've been living off ramen and whatever was left in my freezer, constantly refreshing my account hoping to see that magical status change. Based on all the timelines shared here, I'm right in that window where it should resolve soon. Really hoping to join the success stories in the next day or two! Thank you all for being so open about your experiences - it makes this stressful process feel so much less isolating when you realize everyone goes through the same nerve-wracking wait.

I'm on day 5 after my interview and this thread is exactly what I needed! The "under review" status has been driving me crazy, especially since my interviewer didn't give any timeline either. It's so reassuring to see that 8-12 business days seems to be the normal range and that everyone eventually gets their pending weeks paid all at once. The financial stress is definitely real - I've been checking my account obsessively and starting to panic about upcoming bills. Really appreciate everyone sharing their actual timelines and experiences here. It makes this whole process feel less scary when you realize it's completely normal and that there's a predictable pattern. Going to set up those text alerts right now so I can stop refreshing the website every few hours!

I'm currently on day 3 after my interview and finding this thread has been such a relief! The "under review" status had me spiraling thinking something went wrong, but seeing everyone's timelines here shows this is totally normal. My interviewer was really professional and said everything looked good, but didn't give any timeframe which left me anxious. The financial stress is already kicking in - I've been rationing groceries and getting nervous about bills due next week. It's so helpful to see the 8-12 day pattern everyone's sharing, and knowing that all the pending weeks get paid at once when it finally processes. Definitely setting up those text alerts everyone mentioned so I can stop checking my account every hour! Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it makes this waiting period feel so much less isolating.