This is such a frustrating situation and unfortunately very common right now. I went through a similar RESEA nightmare last fall and it took me almost 6 weeks to get everything sorted out. Here's what finally worked for me: 1. Go back to the Career Link office in person with documentation of your original visit (receipt, appointment confirmation, anything). Ask them to print out a "compliance verification" showing you were there on the deadline day. 2. When calling UC, specifically mention that you need to speak with someone about "RESEA technical compliance issues" - this seems to get you transferred to people who actually know about these problems. 3. File a written appeal through your UC portal citing "good cause" for missing the sessions due to system failures. Include any documentation you have. 4. Contact your local state representative's office - they have UC liaisons who can fast-track these cases. I got a call back within 48 hours after contacting mine. The whole system is a mess right now, but you CAN get your benefits restored. Don't give up - you followed the rules and it's their technical problems that caused this. Keep fighting it!

I'm going through almost the exact same thing right now! Been waiting 5 weeks for my RESEA issue to get resolved. The Career Link portal crashed on me THREE times when I was trying to schedule my appointment, and then they marked me as non-compliant. It's so frustrating because we're doing everything we're supposed to do but their broken system is penalizing us. I finally got through to someone at UC last week who told me that they're seeing a massive increase in these technical failure cases. She said the best thing to do is keep detailed records of every error message, every phone call, and every visit. I've started taking photos of my computer screen whenever I get an error. One thing that helped me was emailing my local Career Link office directly (found the email on their website) with screenshots of the portal errors. At least that way I have written proof that I was trying to comply but couldn't due to their system issues. The staff person who responded actually seemed to understand the problem and said she'd add notes to my file. Still waiting for my benefits to be restored but at least I feel like I have better documentation now. This whole RESEA rollout has been a disaster - we shouldn't be losing benefits because their technology doesn't work properly!

Just wanted to follow up - were u able to figure this out? Which email was correct?

Glad you got it sorted out! This is exactly why I always tell people to wait for that second email or call to confirm. The PA UC system has been having these glitches for months now. For anyone else dealing with this - if you get conflicting emails on the same day, 99% of the time the later one is accurate. The system sends out automated disqualification notices during processing that get overridden once verification completes. Still stressful as hell when you're waiting for benefits though!

I'm brand new to PA UC (just got approved last week) and this entire thread has been incredibly helpful! I was so confused about the deposit timing and was worried I might be doing something wrong when I couldn't find a clear schedule anywhere. It's really reassuring to know that the Tuesday/Wednesday variation is completely normal and that I should expect 2-3 business days from Sunday filing. I love the tip about budgeting for Wednesday and treating Tuesday as a bonus - that's going to save me so much stress! Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who mentioned tracking deposits on a calendar. This community seems amazing and I'm grateful to have found such supportive people who understand what it's like navigating UC for the first time.

I've been on PA UC for about 4 months now and can confirm everything everyone is saying here! The Tuesday/Wednesday deposit pattern is totally normal when filing on Sunday. What helped me the most was setting up text alerts through the Money Network app - you'll get a notification as soon as the deposit hits your account, which takes away some of the guesswork. Also, I noticed that if there's a federal holiday on Monday, it almost always pushes the deposit to Wednesday instead of Tuesday. The 2-3 business day rule is really accurate, just remember that weekends and holidays don't count as business days. Hope this helps ease some anxiety for the newer folks - we've all been there with the uncertainty!

I've been using Credit Karma for about 2 years now for various direct deposits (work, tax refunds, etc.) and it's been solid. That said, after reading through all these responses, I'm definitely leaning toward using my traditional bank account for UC instead. It sounds like while Credit Karma/MVB Bank might technically work, the risk of delays just isn't worth it when you're depending on those unemployment payments. I had a friend who used Varo (another online bank) for her UC claim and ended up having to switch to paper checks after the direct deposit failed twice - took her almost a month longer to get her money. The advice about having a backup account ready is spot on. Even if you want to try Credit Karma first, definitely have those traditional bank account details handy in case you need to make a quick switch. Better to be overprepared than dealing with payment delays when you really need the funds!

I actually had a similar dilemma when I was setting up my unemployment benefits earlier this year. I ended up going with my regular Chase account instead of my Credit Karma account, and I'm so glad I did after reading about everyone's experiences here. What really helped me make the decision was thinking about it this way: unemployment benefits are literally a lifeline when you need them most. The last thing you want is ANY chance of delays or complications with getting those payments. Sure, Credit Karma might work fine, but even if there's just a 10% chance of issues, that's not a risk worth taking when you're depending on that money for rent and groceries. I'd definitely echo what others have said - use a traditional bank account if you have one available. The peace of mind alone is worth it. And if you don't have a traditional bank account, it might be worth opening a basic checking account just for this purpose. Most major banks have free options that would work perfectly for UC direct deposit.

This whole thread is super helpful! I'm in a similar situation where I'm waiting on back payments but mine shows a pay date for next Tuesday. Based on everyone's experience here, sounds like I should expect to see the funds Wednesday morning at the earliest. It's reassuring to know that when it shows "paid" status, the money is actually on its way. The waiting game is definitely nerve-wracking when you're counting on those funds, but at least now I have realistic expectations for timing.

I just went through this exact same thing last week! Had a Friday pay date and was refreshing my bank app all weekend like crazy. The money showed up Monday morning around 7:30am. One thing I learned is that some banks will actually show pending deposits in your account over the weekend even if they don't officially post until Monday - might be worth checking if your bank has that feature. It at least gives you peace of mind that it's coming. The "paid" status on the UC dashboard is definitely the key indicator that everything went through properly on their end.