First-time EDD certification stuck in 'pending' status - normal or problem?

Pending is totally normal for your first certification. Mine was pending for about 4-5 days before it switched to paid. The EDD system runs payment batches overnight, but they often hold first payments for extra verification. Don't stress yet! If it stays pending for more than 7-10 days, then you might want to contact them.

pending is normal dw about it. took mine like 3 days then showed paid. money came on the card like a day after that

PENDING FOR 3 WEEKS HERE!!! Don't believe when people say it's "normal" and "just wait"!! I certified and it stayed pending, then they flagged my account for "eligibility interview" which is scheduled for NEXT MONTH!! Called 43 times and couldn't get through. The system is DESIGNED to make you give up!!! Watch out for the "quarterly review" too - that's another EDD trick to delay payments!

I had the same worry last month! First certification went pending, second one too. Found out it was because I put I was "available for part-time work only" when answering the certification questions. Had to call and explain my childcare situation. Once they fixed it, both weeks paid out same day.

If you're stressing about contacting EDD because of the pending status, I'd recommend trying Claimyr. I was in a similar situation where my payment was pending for over a week, and I couldn't get through on the phone at all. Claimyr got me connected to an EDD agent within 20 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Their website (claimyr.com) explains everything. Totally worth it to get peace of mind and find out if there's an actual issue with your claim or if it's just normal processing time.

Here's what's actually happening with your claim: First-time certifications typically go through an automated review process. The "pending" status is completely normal and usually resolves within 3-5 business days for straightforward claims. Things that can extend this timeframe: 1. Income verification discrepancies 2. Employer response issues 3. Identity verification flags 4. High claim volume periods (usually early in the month) Since your claim was already approved, this is likely just standard processing. Your Money Network card is sent separately and sometimes arrives after your first payment (which would be direct deposited if you provided bank info). If pending status continues beyond 7 business days, that would be unusual and worth contacting EDD about.

my first payment was pending for like 2 days then switched to paid but that was back in january so maybe different now?? i remember being stressed about it too lol. one thing tho make sure you answered all the certify questions right because if you say you refused work or weren't available or something it can cause problems

Update: My status changed from pending to paid this morning! It took exactly 3 business days. Thanks everyone for calming me down and helping me understand the process better. For anyone finding this thread later with the same question - yes, pending is normal for your first certification!

Congrats on getting it resolved! This is such a helpful thread for anyone going through the same stress. I went through this exact same panic last year when my first certification was pending for 4 days. It's crazy how they don't explain this process better upfront - would save so much anxiety if they just said "expect 3-5 business days for first payment processing" somewhere obvious in the system.

So glad to see your update that it went through! I'm actually in the exact same situation right now - certified for the first time on Wednesday and it's been showing pending since then. Reading through all these responses has been super reassuring. It's wild how much anxiety that little "pending" status can cause when you're already stressed about finances. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines - helps set realistic expectations instead of just worrying endlessly!

This thread is so helpful! I'm actually dealing with the same thing right now - certified for my first time on Monday and it's been pending for 3 days. Was starting to worry I did something wrong, but seeing Miguel's update and everyone's experiences makes me feel much better. The lack of clear communication from EDD about processing times really does add unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - it's such a relief to know 3-5 business days is completely normal for first-time certifications!

This is such a valuable thread for anyone going through their first EDD certification! I just went through this exact same situation last month - certified for the first time and immediately panicked when I saw "pending" instead of "paid." Like others mentioned, mine took 4 business days to switch over. What really helped my anxiety was checking the UI Online portal in the morning since EDD seems to update payment statuses overnight. Also, for anyone still waiting, try not to refresh the page obsessively like I did - it doesn't make it go faster and just adds to the stress! Miguel, so glad yours came through and thanks for updating the thread with your resolution!

I'm currently in the exact same boat as Miguel was! Just certified for my first time yesterday afternoon and woke up this morning to see that dreaded "pending" status. Was immediately worried I had messed something up during the certification process, but reading through this entire thread has been incredibly reassuring. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't provide clearer guidance about what to expect - a simple "First-time certifications typically process within 3-5 business days" message would save so many people from this anxiety. Miguel, thanks for posting the update about your successful resolution! Really helps to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Going to try to be patient and check back in a few days rather than obsessively refreshing like I did all morning.

This thread is exactly what I needed to see! I'm going through my first EDD certification right now - submitted it on Tuesday and it's been showing pending for 2 days. I was starting to spiral thinking I answered something wrong or there was an issue with my claim. Reading Miguel's experience and everyone else's timelines has been such a relief. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD doesn't explain this processing delay upfront - would save so many people from unnecessary panic attacks! I'm going to try to be patient and wait the full business week before worrying. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences and keeping it honest about the waiting times!

Just went through this exact same thing a few weeks ago! First certification was pending for what felt like forever (but was actually just 4 business days). The waiting is honestly the worst part because you're already stressed about finances and then EDD gives you zero information about what "pending" actually means or how long it should take. Mine switched to "paid" on a Wednesday morning and the money hit my account the next day. One thing that helped my anxiety was realizing that if there was actually a problem with my certification, it would show a different status like "stopped" or there would be some kind of alert. The fact that it just says "pending" usually means everything is fine and it's just working through their system. Hang in there - the first one always seems to take the longest!

Going through this exact same situation right now! Just certified for my first time on Thursday and woke up today to see "pending" status. I was immediately convinced I had somehow screwed up the certification questions, but this entire thread has been such a lifesaver. Miguel, thank you so much for updating with your success story - seeing that yours switched to paid after exactly 3 business days gives me hope that mine will too. It's honestly insane how much anxiety one little word can cause when you're already dealing with job loss stress. Really wish EDD would just add a simple note somewhere saying "First-time certifications typically take 3-5 business days to process" instead of leaving people to panic and search forums like this. Going to try to be patient and check back on Tuesday instead of refreshing every hour like I did all morning!

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with this exact situation right now - just submitted my first certification on Monday and it's been showing pending for 3 days. I was starting to panic thinking I answered something wrong during the certification process, but reading through everyone's experiences has been such a relief. Miguel, thanks for sharing your story and especially for updating with the successful outcome! It really helps to see that 3 business days is totally normal. The lack of clear communication from EDD about processing times is honestly stressful when you're already dealing with unemployment anxiety. I'm going to try to be patient and wait until Thursday before worrying. Really grateful for this community - makes the whole process feel less overwhelming when you can learn from others who've been through it!