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.