If your unemployment status says "outstanding," this typically means that there's an issue that needs to be resolved before can be made. Here are a few possible reasons:
1. Pending verification: There might be information that needs to verify before releasing your benefits. This could include your identity, your previous employment, or your for unemployment benefits. You should call them in this case, or use claimyr.com to reach them.
2. Awaiting certification: If you have not yet been certified for for a particular period, the payment may be marked as "outstanding." Certifying for typically involves answering a series of questions to confirm your for that week or weeks.
3. or disputes: If you've recently appealed a decision made by EDD, your might be on hold until the appeal process is complete.
4. While you have a remaining balance in your unemployment claim, the funds aren't automatically disbursed to you. They are paid out as weekly or bi-weekly benefits, and certain conditions must be met for these to occur.
The best way to clarify the reason for the "" status is to directly contact the EDD. This website, claimyr.com has a connection to the and will get an agent on the phone for you. On the call, the agent can provide specific information about your claim and guide you on any steps you may need to take. Remember to keep certifying for according to your state's schedule and to promptly respond to any requests for additional information.
To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
I'm dealing with a similar "" status issue myself. From what I've researched, it often means there's some kind of hold or review on your account even though you have funds available. Sometimes it's triggered by working part-time hours, changes in your employment status, or even random audits. I'd suggest checking your online portal for any pending questionnaires or documents they might need. Also, make sure you're continuing to certify every two weeks - sometimes people skip thinking the "" status means they can't, but you should keep certifying to maintain your claim. If you can get through to them by phone, they can tell you exactly what's causing the hold. Good luck!
I've been through this exact situation! The "" status is frustrating because it feels like your money is just sitting there. In my experience, it usually means has flagged something for review - could be anything from a routine audit to questions about your work search activities or even just a system glitch. Here's what worked for me: First, log into your UI Online account and check for any pending "to-do" items or questionnaires. Sometimes there are forms buried in there that need completion. Second, keep certifying no matter what - I made the mistake of stopping once and it complicated things further. Third, if you've done any part-time work or gig work recently, that might have triggered the review. The key is being persistent with calling them or using one of those callback services people mentioned. It took me about 3 weeks to resolve, but once they cleared whatever was flagging my account, all the backed-up came through at once. Hang in there - the money is yours, it's just stuck in their bureaucratic process!
@Ella Lewis Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This is really helpful to know that the eventually came through all at once after the review was completed. I m'in a similar situation and was worried the money might be lost somehow. Your point about continuing to certify even with the "status" is crucial - I almost stopped doing that thinking it was pointless. Did you have to provide any additional documentation during your 3-week resolution period, or did it resolve on its own once they completed their review? I m'trying to figure out if I should be proactive about gathering documents or just wait it out while continuing to certify.
I'm experiencing the same "" status issue and it's been really stressful not knowing when the will come through. From what I've gathered from everyone's experiences here, it sounds like this is unfortunately pretty common with EDD. I've been checking my UI Online account daily and continuing to certify, but haven't seen any pending forms or questionnaires that need completion. The uncertainty is the worst part - not knowing if it's a simple system review or something more serious. Has anyone here found that calling directly was more effective than using the callback services? I'm willing to try whatever approach has worked best for others. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it helps to know we're not alone in dealing with this bureaucratic maze!
@Zoe Christodoulou I totally understand that stress and uncertainty - I went through the exact same thing a few months ago! In my experience, the callback services were actually more effective than trying to call directly because you don t'have to sit on hold for hours. I used one of the services mentioned earlier in this thread and got connected within a day rather than spending whole days redialing. When I finally got through, the agent was able to see exactly what triggered the "status" - in my case it was a routine income verification that got stuck in their system. The whole thing took about 2 weeks to resolve once I made contact. My advice would be to try the callback service first, and while you re'waiting, double-check that you haven t'missed any mail from sometimes (they send physical letters about documentation needs .)Keep certifying and stay patient - I know it s'easier said than done, but the system does eventually work through these issues. You ve'got this!
I'm going through this exact same situation right now and it's been about 10 days with the "" status. What's really confusing me is that my claim balance shows I have plenty of money left, but the just aren't coming through. I've been religiously certifying every two weeks and haven't missed any deadlines. I checked my UI Online account multiple times and don't see any pending questionnaires or documents they're requesting.
Has anyone noticed if certain types of previous employment or claim circumstances make you more likely to get flagged for these reviews? I'm wondering if it's because I had multiple part-time jobs before filing, or if it's just completely random. Also, for those who successfully resolved this - did you get any kind of notification when the review was completed, or did the just suddenly start appearing?
I'm planning to try one of those callback services this week since calling directly has been impossible. Just trying to stay positive and keep following everyone's advice about continuing to certify while waiting it out!
@Connor Murphy I m'dealing with the exact same situation - 8 days with "status" and it s'driving me crazy! From what I ve'been reading here and researching online, it does seem like having multiple part-time jobs before filing can trigger these reviews more often. I think their system flags accounts that have complex employment histories for manual verification. I haven t'gotten through to anyone yet, but I m'planning to try that callback service approach too. One thing I noticed is that some people mentioned getting physical mail from even when nothing shows up in their online account, so maybe check your mailbox thoroughly? I m'also continuing to certify and just hoping it resolves soon. Let me know if you have any luck with the callback service - we can compare notes on what they tell us!
I've been dealing with this "" status for about 2 weeks now and it's incredibly frustrating! Like others have mentioned, I have a decent balance remaining but the just stopped coming through. What's been helpful from reading everyone's experiences is knowing that I should definitely keep certifying - I was tempted to skip it thinking there was no point.
One thing I wanted to add that might help others: I discovered that sometimes sends important notices through regular mail that don't show up in your online account right away. I almost missed a request for additional employment verification that came via postal mail while my online account showed nothing pending. So definitely check your physical mailbox regularly!
I'm planning to try the callback service approach this week since direct calling seems impossible. It's reassuring to hear from folks like Ella and Oliver that the money does eventually come through once they resolve whatever is flagging the account. The waiting and uncertainty is definitely the hardest part, but sounds like persistence and continuing to certify is key. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this bureaucratic nightmare!
@Mateo Perez That s'such a great point about checking physical mail! I think a lot of us rely so heavily on the online portal that we forget still sends important stuff through regular mail. I m'in week 3 of "status" myself and hadn t'thought to check for any missed mail - definitely going to go through everything carefully now. It s'frustrating how their online system doesn t'always reflect what they ve'actually sent you. Thanks for sharing that tip! I m'also planning to try the callback service approach after reading everyone s'success stories here. It gives me hope knowing that others have gotten through this and received all their backed-up payments. The uncertainty is definitely the worst part, but this community has been so helpful in understanding what to expect and what steps actually work.
I'm currently going through this exact same issue and it's been really stressful! My status changed to "" about a week ago even though I have several weeks of remaining in my claim. From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like this is unfortunately a common occurrence with 's system.
What I've learned from this thread is really valuable - definitely continuing to certify every two weeks regardless of the "" status, checking both my online account AND physical mail for any requests or notices, and being prepared to use a callback service since getting through directly seems nearly impossible.
It's both frustrating and reassuring to see so many others dealing with the same thing. The uncertainty is definitely the hardest part, but hearing from people like Ella and Oliver who eventually got all their backed-up after the review was completed gives me hope. I'm planning to try one of those callback services mentioned here if this drags on much longer.
Has anyone noticed if the "" status tends to last a certain amount of time on average, or does it really just vary case by case? Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community support means a lot when dealing with such a stressful bureaucratic process!
@Zane Gray From my experience and what I ve'observed from others in similar situations, the timeline really does seem to vary quite a bit case by case. I ve'seen people resolve it in as little as 1-2 weeks, while others have waited 4-6 weeks or even longer. It seems to depend on factors like how complex your employment history is, whether they need additional documentation from you, and honestly probably just how backlogged their review department is at any given time. The most important thing I ve'learned is to stay consistent with certifying and be persistent about trying to reach them - either through those callback services or by calling repeatedly. Don t'let the "status" discourage you from continuing your normal claim maintenance. The good news is that everyone I ve'talked to who stuck with it eventually got their resolution and received all the backed-up payments. It s'definitely nerve-wracking not knowing the exact timeline, but try to stay patient and keep following the advice everyone s'shared here!
I'm dealing with this same "" status situation right now and it's been about 5 days so far. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and reassuring - especially knowing that people like Ella and Oliver eventually got all their backed-up once the review was completed.
What I've gathered from this thread is that the key things to do are: continue certifying every two weeks no matter what, check both online account and physical mail for any requests, and be persistent about trying to reach through those callback services since direct calling seems nearly impossible.
One question I have for those who've been through this - did any of you notice specific triggers that might have caused the "" status? I'm wondering if it was because I had some gig work income to report recently, or if it's just their random review process. Either way, I'm going to follow everyone's advice here and stay patient while continuing to certify. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it really helps to know we're not dealing with this bureaucratic maze alone!
@Omar Fawaz I m'in a similar boat - just hit the "status" a few days ago and was panicking until I found this thread! From what I ve'been reading here, gig work income could definitely be a trigger since it makes your employment situation more complex for their system to verify. I had some DoorDash earnings I reported recently and now I m'wondering if that s'what flagged my account for review. It seems like any kind of irregular income or multiple job sources can cause them to want to manually verify everything. The waiting is torture, but everyone s'advice about continuing to certify and being persistent about reaching them seems solid. I m'planning to try one of those callback services if this stretches past a week. At least we know from others experiences' that the money does eventually come through once they clear whatever is causing the hold. Hang in there - we ll'get through this bureaucratic nightmare together!
I'm currently experiencing this exact same "" status issue and it's been incredibly stressful! My status changed about 3 days ago despite having a good amount left in my claim balance. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both eye-opening and comforting - it's clear this is a widespread issue with 's system.
What I've learned from this thread that I think might help others: definitely keep certifying every two weeks regardless of the status, check for both online notifications AND physical mail (thanks for that tip!), and don't panic - it seems like most people eventually get their released along with any backed-up amounts.
I'm particularly curious about the triggers mentioned - I recently reported some freelance income from a small project, so I'm wondering if that's what flagged my account for review. It's frustrating that their system seems to randomly flag accounts for manual verification, but at least now I know what to expect and that patience is key.
Planning to try one of those callback services if this stretches beyond a week. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community support makes dealing with 's bureaucracy much more manageable!
@Emma Thompson I m'so glad this thread has been helpful for you too! I just went through this exact situation about a month ago and the freelance income reporting was definitely what triggered my review - it seems like any non-traditional employment income makes their system want to double-check everything manually. The good news is that once they verified my freelance work was legitimate and properly reported, all my backed-up came through within a few days. My advice would be to gather any documentation you have about that freelance project contracts, (invoices, payment records just) in case they ask for it when you get through to them. I used one of those callback services after about a week and it was definitely worth it - saved me hours of trying to call directly. The whole process took about 2.5 weeks total, but knowing what to expect made it much less stressful. Keep certifying and stay patient - you re'doing everything right!
I'm going through this exact same frustrating situation right now! My status changed to "" about a week ago even though I have plenty of weeks left in my claim balance. The uncertainty has been really stressful, but reading everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring.
What I've learned from this community that's been super helpful: keep certifying every two weeks no matter what (almost made the mistake of stopping), check physical mail in addition to the online portal since apparently still sends important notices via regular mail, and be persistent about trying to reach them through those callback services since direct calling seems impossible.
I think my "" status might have been triggered by some part-time work I reported recently - it seems like their system flags anything that looks complex for manual review. I'm planning to try one of those callback services mentioned here if this drags on much longer.
It's both frustrating and comforting to see so many others dealing with this same bureaucratic nightmare. Thanks to everyone who shared their success stories - especially hearing that the backed-up do eventually come through once the review is completed. This community support makes the waiting so much more bearable!
@Eve Freeman I m'so sorry you re'going through this too! I just started dealing with the "status" myself a few days ago and stumbled upon this thread - it s'been such a lifesaver to read everyone s'experiences. Your point about part-time work potentially triggering the review really resonates with me because I also reported some casual work recently and now I m'wondering if that s'what flagged my account. It s'frustrating how their system seems to treat any non-standard income as suspicious, but at least now we know what we re'dealing with. I m'definitely going to follow everyone s'advice here about continuing to certify and trying those callback services if needed. The waiting is nerve-wracking, but hearing from people who eventually got all their released gives me hope. We ll'get through this bureaucratic mess together!
I'm currently dealing with this exact same "" status issue and it's been about 6 days now. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and has definitely eased some of my anxiety about the situation.
What really stands out to me from all the shared experiences is how common this seems to be, especially for people who've had any kind of non-traditional income or multiple employers. I recently reported some contract work income, so that's likely what triggered my review.
The advice about continuing to certify every two weeks regardless of the status has been crucial - I was honestly considering skipping thinking it was pointless with the "" status. Also, the tip about checking physical mail in addition to the online portal is something I hadn't thought of but makes total sense given how operates.
I'm planning to try one of those callback services mentioned throughout this thread if this stretches past another week. It's reassuring to hear from people like Ella, Oliver, and Vanessa who eventually got all their backed-up once the review was completed.
Thanks to everyone for creating such a supportive community around this stressful situation - knowing we're not alone in dealing with 's bureaucratic maze makes all the difference!
@Jacinda Yu I just wanted to chime in as someone who s'new to this community but unfortunately not new to issues! I m'about 2 days into my own "status" situation and was starting to panic until I found this thread. Your point about contract work income potentially triggering the review is really helpful - I had some 1099 work recently too and was wondering what caused this. It s'frustrating that any deviation from standard W-2 employment seems to throw their system into manual review mode, but at least now I understand what s'happening. I m'definitely going to follow everyone s'advice about continuing to certify and being patient while also trying those callback services if needed. It s'amazing how much this community has helped calm my nerves about the whole situation. Thanks for sharing your experience and adding to this incredibly helpful thread!
Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment payment request issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uptMy6m2mXQ
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Tom Maxon
If your unemployment status says "outstanding," this typically means that there's an issue that needs to be resolved before can be made. Here are a few possible reasons: 1. Pending verification: There might be information that needs to verify before releasing your benefits. This could include your identity, your previous employment, or your for unemployment benefits. You should call them in this case, or use claimyr.com to reach them. 2. Awaiting certification: If you have not yet been certified for for a particular period, the payment may be marked as "outstanding." Certifying for typically involves answering a series of questions to confirm your for that week or weeks. 3. or disputes: If you've recently appealed a decision made by EDD, your might be on hold until the appeal process is complete. 4. While you have a remaining balance in your unemployment claim, the funds aren't automatically disbursed to you. They are paid out as weekly or bi-weekly benefits, and certain conditions must be met for these to occur. The best way to clarify the reason for the "" status is to directly contact the EDD. This website, claimyr.com has a connection to the and will get an agent on the phone for you. On the call, the agent can provide specific information about your claim and guide you on any steps you may need to take. Remember to keep certifying for according to your state's schedule and to promptly respond to any requests for additional information.
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Tierra Collins
You will receive the money in check form
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Tom Maxon
To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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QuantumQuest
I'm dealing with a similar "" status issue myself. From what I've researched, it often means there's some kind of hold or review on your account even though you have funds available. Sometimes it's triggered by working part-time hours, changes in your employment status, or even random audits. I'd suggest checking your online portal for any pending questionnaires or documents they might need. Also, make sure you're continuing to certify every two weeks - sometimes people skip thinking the "" status means they can't, but you should keep certifying to maintain your claim. If you can get through to them by phone, they can tell you exactly what's causing the hold. Good luck!
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Ella Lewis
I've been through this exact situation! The "" status is frustrating because it feels like your money is just sitting there. In my experience, it usually means has flagged something for review - could be anything from a routine audit to questions about your work search activities or even just a system glitch. Here's what worked for me: First, log into your UI Online account and check for any pending "to-do" items or questionnaires. Sometimes there are forms buried in there that need completion. Second, keep certifying no matter what - I made the mistake of stopping once and it complicated things further. Third, if you've done any part-time work or gig work recently, that might have triggered the review. The key is being persistent with calling them or using one of those callback services people mentioned. It took me about 3 weeks to resolve, but once they cleared whatever was flagging my account, all the backed-up came through at once. Hang in there - the money is yours, it's just stuck in their bureaucratic process!
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Harold Oh
•@Ella Lewis Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This is really helpful to know that the eventually came through all at once after the review was completed. I m'in a similar situation and was worried the money might be lost somehow. Your point about continuing to certify even with the "status" is crucial - I almost stopped doing that thinking it was pointless. Did you have to provide any additional documentation during your 3-week resolution period, or did it resolve on its own once they completed their review? I m'trying to figure out if I should be proactive about gathering documents or just wait it out while continuing to certify.
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Zoe Christodoulou
I'm experiencing the same "" status issue and it's been really stressful not knowing when the will come through. From what I've gathered from everyone's experiences here, it sounds like this is unfortunately pretty common with EDD. I've been checking my UI Online account daily and continuing to certify, but haven't seen any pending forms or questionnaires that need completion. The uncertainty is the worst part - not knowing if it's a simple system review or something more serious. Has anyone here found that calling directly was more effective than using the callback services? I'm willing to try whatever approach has worked best for others. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it helps to know we're not alone in dealing with this bureaucratic maze!
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Oliver Fischer
•@Zoe Christodoulou I totally understand that stress and uncertainty - I went through the exact same thing a few months ago! In my experience, the callback services were actually more effective than trying to call directly because you don t'have to sit on hold for hours. I used one of the services mentioned earlier in this thread and got connected within a day rather than spending whole days redialing. When I finally got through, the agent was able to see exactly what triggered the "status" - in my case it was a routine income verification that got stuck in their system. The whole thing took about 2 weeks to resolve once I made contact. My advice would be to try the callback service first, and while you re'waiting, double-check that you haven t'missed any mail from sometimes (they send physical letters about documentation needs .)Keep certifying and stay patient - I know it s'easier said than done, but the system does eventually work through these issues. You ve'got this!
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Connor Murphy
I'm going through this exact same situation right now and it's been about 10 days with the "" status. What's really confusing me is that my claim balance shows I have plenty of money left, but the just aren't coming through. I've been religiously certifying every two weeks and haven't missed any deadlines. I checked my UI Online account multiple times and don't see any pending questionnaires or documents they're requesting. Has anyone noticed if certain types of previous employment or claim circumstances make you more likely to get flagged for these reviews? I'm wondering if it's because I had multiple part-time jobs before filing, or if it's just completely random. Also, for those who successfully resolved this - did you get any kind of notification when the review was completed, or did the just suddenly start appearing? I'm planning to try one of those callback services this week since calling directly has been impossible. Just trying to stay positive and keep following everyone's advice about continuing to certify while waiting it out!
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Paige Cantoni
•@Connor Murphy I m'dealing with the exact same situation - 8 days with "status" and it s'driving me crazy! From what I ve'been reading here and researching online, it does seem like having multiple part-time jobs before filing can trigger these reviews more often. I think their system flags accounts that have complex employment histories for manual verification. I haven t'gotten through to anyone yet, but I m'planning to try that callback service approach too. One thing I noticed is that some people mentioned getting physical mail from even when nothing shows up in their online account, so maybe check your mailbox thoroughly? I m'also continuing to certify and just hoping it resolves soon. Let me know if you have any luck with the callback service - we can compare notes on what they tell us!
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Mateo Perez
I've been dealing with this "" status for about 2 weeks now and it's incredibly frustrating! Like others have mentioned, I have a decent balance remaining but the just stopped coming through. What's been helpful from reading everyone's experiences is knowing that I should definitely keep certifying - I was tempted to skip it thinking there was no point. One thing I wanted to add that might help others: I discovered that sometimes sends important notices through regular mail that don't show up in your online account right away. I almost missed a request for additional employment verification that came via postal mail while my online account showed nothing pending. So definitely check your physical mailbox regularly! I'm planning to try the callback service approach this week since direct calling seems impossible. It's reassuring to hear from folks like Ella and Oliver that the money does eventually come through once they resolve whatever is flagging the account. The waiting and uncertainty is definitely the hardest part, but sounds like persistence and continuing to certify is key. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this bureaucratic nightmare!
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Nia Thompson
•@Mateo Perez That s'such a great point about checking physical mail! I think a lot of us rely so heavily on the online portal that we forget still sends important stuff through regular mail. I m'in week 3 of "status" myself and hadn t'thought to check for any missed mail - definitely going to go through everything carefully now. It s'frustrating how their online system doesn t'always reflect what they ve'actually sent you. Thanks for sharing that tip! I m'also planning to try the callback service approach after reading everyone s'success stories here. It gives me hope knowing that others have gotten through this and received all their backed-up payments. The uncertainty is definitely the worst part, but this community has been so helpful in understanding what to expect and what steps actually work.
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Zane Gray
I'm currently going through this exact same issue and it's been really stressful! My status changed to "" about a week ago even though I have several weeks of remaining in my claim. From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like this is unfortunately a common occurrence with 's system. What I've learned from this thread is really valuable - definitely continuing to certify every two weeks regardless of the "" status, checking both my online account AND physical mail for any requests or notices, and being prepared to use a callback service since getting through directly seems nearly impossible. It's both frustrating and reassuring to see so many others dealing with the same thing. The uncertainty is definitely the hardest part, but hearing from people like Ella and Oliver who eventually got all their backed-up after the review was completed gives me hope. I'm planning to try one of those callback services mentioned here if this drags on much longer. Has anyone noticed if the "" status tends to last a certain amount of time on average, or does it really just vary case by case? Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community support means a lot when dealing with such a stressful bureaucratic process!
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Andre Moreau
•@Zane Gray From my experience and what I ve'observed from others in similar situations, the timeline really does seem to vary quite a bit case by case. I ve'seen people resolve it in as little as 1-2 weeks, while others have waited 4-6 weeks or even longer. It seems to depend on factors like how complex your employment history is, whether they need additional documentation from you, and honestly probably just how backlogged their review department is at any given time. The most important thing I ve'learned is to stay consistent with certifying and be persistent about trying to reach them - either through those callback services or by calling repeatedly. Don t'let the "status" discourage you from continuing your normal claim maintenance. The good news is that everyone I ve'talked to who stuck with it eventually got their resolution and received all the backed-up payments. It s'definitely nerve-wracking not knowing the exact timeline, but try to stay patient and keep following the advice everyone s'shared here!
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Omar Fawaz
I'm dealing with this same "" status situation right now and it's been about 5 days so far. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and reassuring - especially knowing that people like Ella and Oliver eventually got all their backed-up once the review was completed. What I've gathered from this thread is that the key things to do are: continue certifying every two weeks no matter what, check both online account and physical mail for any requests, and be persistent about trying to reach through those callback services since direct calling seems nearly impossible. One question I have for those who've been through this - did any of you notice specific triggers that might have caused the "" status? I'm wondering if it was because I had some gig work income to report recently, or if it's just their random review process. Either way, I'm going to follow everyone's advice here and stay patient while continuing to certify. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it really helps to know we're not dealing with this bureaucratic maze alone!
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Esmeralda Gómez
•@Omar Fawaz I m'in a similar boat - just hit the "status" a few days ago and was panicking until I found this thread! From what I ve'been reading here, gig work income could definitely be a trigger since it makes your employment situation more complex for their system to verify. I had some DoorDash earnings I reported recently and now I m'wondering if that s'what flagged my account for review. It seems like any kind of irregular income or multiple job sources can cause them to want to manually verify everything. The waiting is torture, but everyone s'advice about continuing to certify and being persistent about reaching them seems solid. I m'planning to try one of those callback services if this stretches past a week. At least we know from others experiences' that the money does eventually come through once they clear whatever is causing the hold. Hang in there - we ll'get through this bureaucratic nightmare together!
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Emma Thompson
I'm currently experiencing this exact same "" status issue and it's been incredibly stressful! My status changed about 3 days ago despite having a good amount left in my claim balance. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both eye-opening and comforting - it's clear this is a widespread issue with 's system. What I've learned from this thread that I think might help others: definitely keep certifying every two weeks regardless of the status, check for both online notifications AND physical mail (thanks for that tip!), and don't panic - it seems like most people eventually get their released along with any backed-up amounts. I'm particularly curious about the triggers mentioned - I recently reported some freelance income from a small project, so I'm wondering if that's what flagged my account for review. It's frustrating that their system seems to randomly flag accounts for manual verification, but at least now I know what to expect and that patience is key. Planning to try one of those callback services if this stretches beyond a week. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community support makes dealing with 's bureaucracy much more manageable!
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Vanessa Figueroa
•@Emma Thompson I m'so glad this thread has been helpful for you too! I just went through this exact situation about a month ago and the freelance income reporting was definitely what triggered my review - it seems like any non-traditional employment income makes their system want to double-check everything manually. The good news is that once they verified my freelance work was legitimate and properly reported, all my backed-up came through within a few days. My advice would be to gather any documentation you have about that freelance project contracts, (invoices, payment records just) in case they ask for it when you get through to them. I used one of those callback services after about a week and it was definitely worth it - saved me hours of trying to call directly. The whole process took about 2.5 weeks total, but knowing what to expect made it much less stressful. Keep certifying and stay patient - you re'doing everything right!
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Eve Freeman
I'm going through this exact same frustrating situation right now! My status changed to "" about a week ago even though I have plenty of weeks left in my claim balance. The uncertainty has been really stressful, but reading everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring. What I've learned from this community that's been super helpful: keep certifying every two weeks no matter what (almost made the mistake of stopping), check physical mail in addition to the online portal since apparently still sends important notices via regular mail, and be persistent about trying to reach them through those callback services since direct calling seems impossible. I think my "" status might have been triggered by some part-time work I reported recently - it seems like their system flags anything that looks complex for manual review. I'm planning to try one of those callback services mentioned here if this drags on much longer. It's both frustrating and comforting to see so many others dealing with this same bureaucratic nightmare. Thanks to everyone who shared their success stories - especially hearing that the backed-up do eventually come through once the review is completed. This community support makes the waiting so much more bearable!
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Omar Mahmoud
•@Eve Freeman I m'so sorry you re'going through this too! I just started dealing with the "status" myself a few days ago and stumbled upon this thread - it s'been such a lifesaver to read everyone s'experiences. Your point about part-time work potentially triggering the review really resonates with me because I also reported some casual work recently and now I m'wondering if that s'what flagged my account. It s'frustrating how their system seems to treat any non-standard income as suspicious, but at least now we know what we re'dealing with. I m'definitely going to follow everyone s'advice here about continuing to certify and trying those callback services if needed. The waiting is nerve-wracking, but hearing from people who eventually got all their released gives me hope. We ll'get through this bureaucratic mess together!
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Jacinda Yu
I'm currently dealing with this exact same "" status issue and it's been about 6 days now. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and has definitely eased some of my anxiety about the situation. What really stands out to me from all the shared experiences is how common this seems to be, especially for people who've had any kind of non-traditional income or multiple employers. I recently reported some contract work income, so that's likely what triggered my review. The advice about continuing to certify every two weeks regardless of the status has been crucial - I was honestly considering skipping thinking it was pointless with the "" status. Also, the tip about checking physical mail in addition to the online portal is something I hadn't thought of but makes total sense given how operates. I'm planning to try one of those callback services mentioned throughout this thread if this stretches past another week. It's reassuring to hear from people like Ella, Oliver, and Vanessa who eventually got all their backed-up once the review was completed. Thanks to everyone for creating such a supportive community around this stressful situation - knowing we're not alone in dealing with 's bureaucratic maze makes all the difference!
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GalaxyGazer
•@Jacinda Yu I just wanted to chime in as someone who s'new to this community but unfortunately not new to issues! I m'about 2 days into my own "status" situation and was starting to panic until I found this thread. Your point about contract work income potentially triggering the review is really helpful - I had some 1099 work recently too and was wondering what caused this. It s'frustrating that any deviation from standard W-2 employment seems to throw their system into manual review mode, but at least now I understand what s'happening. I m'definitely going to follow everyone s'advice about continuing to certify and being patient while also trying those callback services if needed. It s'amazing how much this community has helped calm my nerves about the whole situation. Thanks for sharing your experience and adding to this incredibly helpful thread!
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