How long for EDD to process DE2525XX extension form by mail in 2025?

Mail is the worst way to submit ANYTHING to EDD!! It takes forever. When I did my extension back in January the mail took like 6 weeks to process. Should have done it online tbh

EDD mail processing is typically running 3-4 weeks right now for most forms, but the DE2525XX extension request specifically can take 4-6 weeks because it requires manual review by a claims specialist. The process involves verifying your father's eligibility for the extension program, reviewing his previous claim history, and ensuring he meets the requirements for additional benefits. For future reference, you could have submitted this using the "Contact EDD" function in your UI Online account, which typically gets faster attention. At this point though, I'd recommend waiting until you hit the 3-week mark and then calling to check on the status. Make sure your father continues to certify for benefits during this waiting period, even after his current claim balance shows zero.

my cousin went thru this last month. he got nothing for like 5 weeks then suddenly got backpay for everything once they approved it. dont panic yet but ya thats just how edd works ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The problem is that calling EDD directly is a NIGHTMARE right now. I tried last week for my extension and couldn't get through after 43 attempts!! I was ready to throw my phone out the window. Finally tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) after someone on this forum recommended it. They got me connected to an actual EDD rep in about 20 minutes. The rep was able to check my extension form status right away and even expedited it. They have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Totally worth it because the rep I spoke with actually helped process my extension while I was on the phone with her. Saved me weeks of waiting for mail.

I work with unemployment cases regularly, and I can tell you that mail processing times for the DE2525XX extension form currently average 28-35 days. This is unfortunately much longer than EDD representatives typically quote. Important points to know: 1. Your father should continue certifying for benefits every two weeks even after his claim balance reaches zero. This creates a continuous claim record. 2. Extensions are approved retroactively, so if approved, he'll receive all eligible weeks as backpay. 3. The current extension approval rate is approximately 68%, assuming all eligibility criteria are met. 4. If your father hasn't worked since his initial claim began, he may need to complete the work search requirements very thoroughly to qualify. I recommend calling after 21 days if you haven't received any communication. Request to speak with a Tier 2 specialist who can access the extension request system.

Just want to point out that there are TWO different extension forms with similar numbers - DE2525XX is for standard UI extensions, but DE2525XXX (with three Xs) is for special circumstances. Make sure you sent the right one! I sent the wrong form and lost weeks waiting :

has he tried checking his ui online account? sometimes the extension gets approved but they dont mail anything...

THE ENTIRE EDD MAIL SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE PEOPLE GIVE UP!!! I'm absolutely CONVINCED they deliberately delay mail processing hoping people will just stop filing. My extension took 9 WEEKS to process last year and I nearly lost my apartment waiting. When I finally got through to someone, they said the form had been sitting in a pile the entire time. Nobody even LOOKED at it until I called!!! The system is BROKEN and they don't care because it saves them money when people give up. If your dad needs that money for rent, DO NOT wait for mail processing. Call them every single day until someone helps you!!!!

Quick update on processing times: EDD just announced they've added more staff to handle extension requests, which may reduce wait times to 20-25 days for newly submitted forms. However, forms submitted 2+ weeks ago (like yours) are still in the previous processing queue. One more thing to note: If your father has worked at all since his initial claim began (even part-time), make sure that information was properly reported on the extension request. Unreported income is the #1 reason extensions get denied or delayed for additional review.

I'm in a similar situation with my mom's extension request! We submitted hers about 3 weeks ago and still nothing. Reading through all these responses is both helpful and terrifying - sounds like we're in for a long wait. I had no idea the mail processing was this slow. We also didn't know about the online option through UI Online. For what it's worth, I called yesterday and after 2 hours of trying finally got through to someone who at least confirmed they received the form, so that's something. They couldn't give me a timeline beyond "4-6 weeks" but said to keep certifying. Hang in there - it sounds like most people eventually get approved, it just takes forever.

I'm new to this whole EDD extension process and reading through everyone's experiences here is both enlightening and nerve-wracking! My unemployment benefits are set to expire in about 3 weeks, and I was planning to submit the DE2525XX form by mail since that's what the EDD rep suggested when I called last week. But after seeing all these stories about 4-6 week processing times, I'm seriously reconsidering. Can someone clarify the online submission option that was mentioned? I have a UI Online account but I don't see any obvious way to submit an extension request through there. Is it really through the "Contact EDD" function like Dylan mentioned, or is there a specific form upload area I'm missing? Also, for those who've been through this - is there any advantage to waiting until your benefits actually run out before submitting the extension, or should I submit it now while I still have a few weeks left? I don't want to submit too early and somehow mess up the process, but I also don't want to end up in the same situation as Giovanni's dad where rent is due and there's no money coming in. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - this community has been incredibly helpful for navigating what feels like an impossible system!