Identity verification completed but claim still pending - how long until payment?

usualy takes 7-10 days after ID verify. the system is slow lol

Identity verification can be the longest part of the entire process. From my experience helping others navigate EDD claims, here's what you can expect: 1. ID.me verification typically processes within 24-48 hours on their end 2. After ID.me completes verification, EDD still needs to update their system (3-5 business days) 3. Once identity is confirmed in EDD's system, your pending payments should switch to paid within 1-2 days So all together, you're looking at about 5-7 business days from document upload to payment, assuming everything goes smoothly. If it goes beyond 10 business days, that's when you should start following up.

My ID verification took almost 2 weeks to process too, and my claim was stuck on pending the whole time. I was freaking out because I couldn't get through to anyone at EDD to check what was happening. The phone lines are impossible - I tried calling like 30 times a day and either got disconnected or told the queues were full. Have you tried calling them to see what's causing the delay? You might need to get through to a tier 2 specialist who can actually see what's happening with your claim.

After helping my brother through this exact situation last month, I'd recommend calling EDD as soon as possible. The problem is that sometimes there are other issues with your claim beyond just identity verification that might not be visible to you in UI Online. I had success using Claimyr to get through to an EDD representative - it's a service that connects you with EDD when there's an opening so you don't have to keep calling all day. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once my brother got through to a tier 2 specialist, they found that his claim had another flag that wasn't related to ID verification. They fixed it on the spot and his payment went from pending to paid within 48 hours.

just wait it out man. my id.me took like 9 days to clear then everything switched to paid all at once. the system is slow af but it works eventually. calling is just a waste of time, nobodys gonna give u real answers anyway.

One important thing to know is that even after your identity is verified and your payments switch from pending to paid, you'll need to wait for your EDD Money Network debit card to arrive in the mail (if this is your first claim). That typically takes 7-10 business days after your first payment is approved. If you're really concerned about timing with your rent coming due, you might want to set up direct deposit in your UI Online account. That way, once payments are approved, they'll go straight to your bank account rather than waiting for the card.

When this happened to me last year I waited THREE WEEKS and nothing changed!!!! Then I finally got through to someone on the phone and they fixed it in 5 MINUTES!!! It was some stupid flag on my account that only a rep could clear!!! CALL THEM!!! Don't waste time waiting like I did!!!!!

I had a similar timeline to yours about a month ago. Filed claim, did interview, uploaded ID docs. For me it took 8 days total after ID verification for the status to change from pending to paid. But heres a tip - keep certifying for benefits on schedule even if your claim is still pending! I made the mistake of thinking I should wait until the ID verification cleared and ended up having to backdate certifications which caused another delay.

Update us when your situation changes! It helps other people to know realistic timelines, especially with the system constantly changing. If you do need to call, I'd recommend doing it early in the morning right when they open - that's usually the best time to get through.

Hey Aidan, I'm in almost the exact same situation as you! Filed my claim in early January, had my phone interview last week, and just finished ID.me verification on Monday. My UI Online is also showing "pending" and I'm getting anxious about timing too. From what I've been reading in this thread and other posts, it sounds like 7-10 business days is pretty typical after ID verification. I'm planning to wait until next Friday (which would be 10 business days for me) before I start calling EDD. One thing that's helping me stay calm is remembering that once it does switch to "paid," we'll get all the back payments at once for the weeks we've been certifying. So even though it's stressful waiting, we won't lose any money as long as we keep certifying on schedule. Hang in there - sounds like you're doing everything right! Let me know when yours clears and I'll update you on mine too.

I'm actually dealing with this exact situation right now too! Just completed my ID.me verification three days ago and my claim is still showing pending. Reading through all these responses is really helpful - it sounds like the timeline varies a lot but 7-10 business days seems to be the average. One thing I learned from a friend who went through this last year is to screenshot your UI Online account regularly while everything is pending. She said it helped when she had to call EDD later because she could reference exactly when things changed status. Also, I set up direct deposit yesterday after reading Norman's comment about the debit card taking extra time. That was a great tip I hadn't thought about! Going to try to be patient for another week before I start calling, but it's definitely nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - makes me feel less alone in this process!

Just wanted to add my recent experience to help with timeline expectations. I completed ID.me verification on December 15th and my payments switched from pending to paid on December 27th - so exactly 8 business days (excluding weekends and Christmas holiday). The key thing that helped me was calling EDD on day 10 when nothing had changed. Turns out there was a secondary review flag on my account that the rep was able to clear immediately. Within 24 hours of that call, all my pending weeks switched to paid status. My advice: definitely wait the 7-10 business days that others mentioned, but don't hesitate to call if you hit that 10-day mark. Sometimes there are backend issues that only a representative can see and fix. And yes, keep certifying every two weeks even while pending - you'll get all those back payments once everything clears! The direct deposit tip from Norman is spot on too. Made a huge difference not having to wait for the debit card to arrive.

I'm going through this exact same process right now and honestly the waiting is the worst part! I completed my ID.me verification on Wednesday (so 3 business days ago) and my claim is still showing pending. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really comforting though - sounds like 7-10 business days is pretty standard. What's been helping me manage the anxiety is making a little checklist of all the things people mentioned: ✓ completed ID verification, ✓ set up direct deposit, ✓ continuing to certify every two weeks, ✓ taking screenshots of my account status. Having that visual reminder that I'm doing everything right helps a lot. I'm planning to wait until next Thursday (that'll be day 10 for me) and if nothing changes by then, I'll try calling first thing Friday morning. The stories about backend flags that only reps can see are making me think it's worth the effort to get through to someone if it goes past the 10-day mark. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - it really helps to know what to expect! I'll update this thread when my status changes too.