EDD status changed from 'pending review' to 'no weeks to certify' - am I disqualified?

Same thing happened to me last month!! My claim went from pending to 'no weeks to certify' and I thought I was denied too. Turns out they were just processing my eligibility interview results. It took 14 days (not the 10 they promised) but then suddenly my portal updated with certification weeks available. Did the interviewer mention anything about additional documentation they needed or any potential issues with your claim?

This sounds like you're in the post-interview review phase. When your status says "no weeks to certify" after previously saying "pending review," it typically means they're making a determination on your eligibility based on the interview. The disqualification for those first weeks might be temporary until they complete their review. You should receive a Notice of Determination in your UI Online inbox or by mail within 10-14 days after your interview. This will explain their decision and your next steps. If you disagree with their determination, you'll have 30 days to appeal. Don't panic yet - this is fairly normal in the process, especially when there are questions about separation from employment.

ur not alone. EDD messed up my claim 3 times this yr. the disqualified status just means they havent processed ur interview results yet. in my case i got the determination letter 2 wks after interview but the online status was confusing the whole time. call them!!

I went through this exact situation in January. The "no weeks to certify" status combined with previously disqualified weeks usually means they're making a determination on your eligibility. This happens especially when there's a question about job separation (quit vs. layoff, etc.). If your interview was about job separation, they need to contact your employer and get their side before making a decision. This can take anywhere from 10-20 days in my experience, not the 10 they claim. You have three options: 1. Wait for the determination letter (slowest but requires no action) 2. Contact your EDD office directly (better than the main line) 3. Use Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD rep quickly - that's what finally worked for me after waiting 3 weeks with no updates. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Just getting a live person who can check your claim status will give you peace of mind on what's happening.

THIS SYSTEM IS BROKEN!! I had the EXACT same thing happen twice! "pending review" then "no weeks to certify" then NOTHING for weeks!!! They make it IMPOSSIBLE to talk to a real person while they hold our money hostage! I waited 23 days after my interview before I got any update and then they randomly started letting me certify again with no explanation. No determination letter, no updates, nothing! They just expect us to wait with no income and no information!!

Just wanted to say I'm in a similar situation and it's nice to not feel alone in this frustrating process. My claim is still stuck after my interview 2 weeks ago. Has anyone had success with the ID.me verification? I'm wondering if that's causing additional delays for anyone else.

Just checking in - any updates on your claim status? It's been about a week since your original post, which would put you close to that 10-day timeline they mentioned.

Congratulations on getting your claim resolved! Your experience really highlights how important it is to actually speak with someone at EDD rather than just waiting. The "separation issue" flag seems to be a common problem that gets stuck in their system and requires manual intervention. For anyone else dealing with this - don't just wait the full timeline they give you. If you can get through to a rep, they can often clear these flags immediately like they did for Ella. Thanks for sharing your update - it's really helpful to see a success story after all the stress you went through!

Reading through this thread as someone who just went through a similar experience last month - Ella's update is exactly what I needed to hear! I was stuck in the same "no weeks to certify" status after my interview and was convinced I'd been denied. Like others mentioned, getting through to an actual person made all the difference. My claim had been flagged for a "wage verification" issue that was holding everything up, but once I spoke to a rep they were able to resolve it immediately. The whole process took about 3 weeks total, but those disqualified weeks did get updated to paid status once it was cleared. For anyone still waiting - don't lose hope! These technical flags seem to be really common and usually just need someone to manually review and clear them. The system definitely isn't as "automated" as they claim it is.

This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding what's actually happening during the EDD review process! As someone who's currently dealing with a similar situation (interview completed 5 days ago, status changed to "no weeks to certify" yesterday), it's such a relief to see that this is a normal part of the process and not an automatic denial. The pattern seems clear - these "separation issue" and other system flags require manual review that takes longer than their stated timelines. What really stands out is how calling and speaking to a rep can resolve issues immediately that would otherwise sit in limbo for weeks. I'm definitely going to try the phone approach rather than just waiting around stressing about it. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially Ella for the detailed updates - it really helps to see the full journey from panic to resolution!

This thread has been a lifesaver! I'm going through the exact same thing right now - had my interview 8 days ago and my status just changed to "no weeks to certify" this morning. I was about to have a complete meltdown thinking I'd been denied, but reading everyone's experiences here shows this is actually pretty normal. It's incredible how EDD doesn't explain any of this process to us - we're all just left to figure it out from each other! The common thread seems to be that these system flags (separation issues, wage verification, etc.) get stuck and need manual review, but calling can get them resolved immediately instead of waiting weeks. I'm definitely going to try getting through to someone tomorrow rather than just sitting here panicking. Thanks especially to Ella for sharing your whole journey and update - seeing that those "disqualified" weeks can actually change to paid once the issue is resolved gives me so much hope! This community support means everything when you're dealing with job loss and a confusing bureaucracy.

I'm currently going through this exact situation and this thread has been incredibly eye-opening! Filed my claim 3 weeks ago, had my phone interview last Friday, and just saw my status change to "no weeks to certify" this morning. I was absolutely convinced I'd been denied and was starting to panic about how I'm going to make rent next month. Reading through everyone's experiences here - especially Ella's detailed journey and successful resolution - has been such a relief. It's clear that EDD's communication is absolutely terrible and they leave us all guessing about what these status changes actually mean. The pattern everyone describes (pending review → no weeks to certify → manual flag resolution) seems to be the standard process, not an indication of denial. What frustrates me most is that we're all having to piece together how this system works from each other instead of getting clear information from EDD directly. But I'm so grateful for communities like this where people share their real experiences. Based on what I've read here, I'm going to try calling tomorrow instead of just waiting around stressing for weeks. The fact that reps can often clear these flags immediately while you're on the phone gives me hope that this will get resolved soon. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories - it really helps to know we're not alone in this confusing process!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this nightmare process twice in the past year. Reading through everyone's experiences here brings back so much frustration, but I'm glad to see people supporting each other through it! The "pending review" to "no weeks to certify" status change is unfortunately super common - it happened to me both times I had to deal with EDD. What's maddening is that they give you zero explanation of what's actually happening. The first time, I waited the full 3 weeks they told me, thinking I had to just be patient. The second time (different job separation issue), I called immediately after reading experiences like these online and got it resolved in one phone call. For anyone currently stuck in this limbo: your claim is most likely NOT denied. These system flags for separation issues, wage verification, or employer response delays seem to trigger automatically and require manual review. The "disqualified" weeks are just a temporary status while they investigate - they can and usually do flip to paid once cleared. My advice: don't wait the full timeline they give you. Call after a few days if your status changes to "no weeks to certify." I know getting through is terrible, but it's worth the effort. Both times, the rep was able to see exactly what flag was holding up my claim and clear it while I was on the phone. Hang in there everyone - this process is broken but it does eventually get resolved!

I'm new to this community but wanted to share my current experience since it mirrors what so many of you have described. Filed my claim in early February, had my phone interview 10 days ago, and my status just changed from "pending review" to "no weeks to certify" yesterday. Reading through this entire thread has been such a relief - I was convinced I'd been denied and was already panicking about how to pay my bills next month. The pattern everyone describes is exactly what I'm experiencing, and it's infuriating that EDD doesn't explain any of this process. The fact that "no weeks to certify" after an interview seems to be standard procedure, not a denial, is information they should be providing upfront instead of leaving us all to figure it out from each other's experiences. Based on everything I've read here, especially Ella's success story and Freya's advice about not waiting the full timeline, I'm going to try calling tomorrow morning. It's encouraging to know that these system flags can often be cleared immediately by a rep, and that those "disqualified" weeks can flip to paid status once resolved. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this community support is invaluable when dealing with EDD's broken communication system. I'll update once I hopefully get through to someone!

Reading through everyone's experiences in this thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now - had my phone interview 12 days ago and my status just switched to "no weeks to certify" this morning. Like so many others here, I initially panicked thinking I'd been denied, but seeing the consistent pattern everyone describes (and especially Ella's successful resolution) gives me hope that this is just part of their broken process rather than an actual rejection. What really strikes me is how we're all experiencing the exact same sequence: pending review → no weeks to certify → system flag that needs manual clearing. The fact that EDD doesn't explain this standard process is honestly cruel when people are already stressed about unemployment and finances. It's clear from everyone's stories that these "separation issue" flags and similar system holds are incredibly common but require speaking to an actual person to resolve. I'm definitely going to try calling this week based on all the advice here. The success stories from Ella, Freya, and others show that what seems like a denial is usually just a technical flag that can be cleared immediately by a rep. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this community support is exactly what people need when dealing with EDD's confusing and poorly communicated system!

I just want to say thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread - it's been absolutely invaluable! I'm currently in week 2 of the "no weeks to certify" status after my interview, and finding this discussion probably saved my sanity. The pattern everyone describes is so consistent that it's clear this is EDD's standard (but poorly communicated) process rather than actual denials. What really resonates with me is how we're all having to become investigators of our own claims because EDD provides zero transparency about what these status changes actually mean. The fact that "separation issue" flags and similar system holds seem to be routine but require manual clearing is exactly the kind of information they should be providing upfront. Based on all the success stories here - especially seeing how Ella's "disqualified" weeks eventually flipped to paid status - I'm feeling much more optimistic about my situation. I'm planning to call this week rather than waiting out their full timeline. It's amazing how this community has filled the gap where EDD's communication completely fails us. Thank you for creating such a supportive space for people navigating this broken system!

This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding what's actually happening during EDD's review process! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - had my interview 9 days ago and my status changed to "no weeks to certify" 3 days ago. Like everyone else here, I initially thought I was denied and was starting to panic about my finances. What's really striking is how consistent everyone's experience has been - the same status progression, the same confusion, and ultimately the same resolution pattern. It's clear that EDD has a serious communication problem when so many people are going through identical situations with zero explanation of what's actually happening. Reading Ella's journey from panic to successful resolution, and seeing how many others have had their "disqualified" weeks flip to paid status once the flags were cleared, gives me real hope. The advice about calling instead of waiting the full timeline seems to be the key - it's frustrating that we have to be proactive to get our own claims unstuck, but at least there's a path forward. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, especially the success stories. This community support is exactly what people need when dealing with EDD's broken system. I'm going to try calling tomorrow and will update with my results!

This thread has been such a lifesaver for me! I'm currently in day 6 of the "no weeks to certify" status after my interview, and I was absolutely convinced I'd been denied until I found this discussion. Reading through everyone's nearly identical experiences really shows how broken EDD's communication system is - we're all going through the exact same process but getting zero explanation from them about what these status changes actually mean. The pattern is so consistent: pending review → no weeks to certify → system flag requiring manual review → eventual resolution with back pay. It's incredible that EDD doesn't just explain this upfront instead of leaving us all to panic and figure it out from each other! Based on all the success stories here, especially seeing how quickly reps can clear these flags once you actually get through to someone, I'm going to try calling tomorrow instead of waiting out their full timeline. The fact that those "disqualified" weeks can flip to paid status once resolved gives me so much hope for getting the back pay I desperately need. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this community support is invaluable when you're dealing with job loss and EDD's confusing system. I'll definitely update once I hopefully get through to someone!