To clarify the payment timeline for everyone: 1. Weekly certification filing (Sunday-Friday) 2. Claim processing (1-2 business days) 3. Status changes to "in progress" (payment is being processed) 4. Pay date assigned (1-3 business days after "in progress") 5. Funds available (2-3 business days after pay date for direct deposit; 3-4 days for Money Network card) So from weekly certification to money in your account typically takes 5-10 calendar days total, depending on weekends and which payment method you've selected. The system runs major payment batches on Tuesday and Thursday nights, which can affect timing as well.

Hey Brian! I just went through this exact same situation about 3 weeks ago. My claim was approved on a Wednesday and stayed "in progress" until Friday evening, then got assigned a payment date for the following Tuesday. The money hit my direct deposit account on Thursday morning. So yeah, totally normal! The "in progress" status basically means your payment is queued up in their system but hasn't been assigned to a specific batch yet. Since you got approved last week, you should definitely see movement by early next week. Hang in there - the hardest part (getting approved) is behind you!

That's correct. The first payment typically requires additional treasury processing which adds 3-5 business days. Subsequent payments are generally much faster.

Filed my claim 3 weeks ago and still waiting... this thread is both helpful and terrifying lol. At least now I know I'm not alone in this mess. The fact that people are waiting 2+ months is insane. I've been doing all my weekly certifications and work search activities religiously just in case. Fingers crossed I don't hit any of those mystery "open issues" that seem to add months to the process 🤞

Just to add some important information: If this is your first transfer from Money Network to Chime, there might be an additional verification period. For security reasons, some financial institutions put a brief hold on first-time transfers between accounts. Also, if you initiated the transfer after 3PM on a business day, it counts as being processed the next business day. Weekends and holidays don't count as business days for these transfers.

Any update? Did your money come through to Chime yet?

Hey Raúl, I went through something similar last year with 4 open issues and I know how stressful it is when rent is due. Here's what helped me get through it faster: Call the UC service center first thing in the morning (8 AM sharp) - I had better luck getting through early. Also, when you do get someone on the phone, ask them to look at ALL your issues at once rather than addressing them one by one. For the identity verification, if you haven't done ID.me yet, do that ASAP - it's usually the quickest one to resolve. For the job search issue, make sure you have detailed records of where you applied and when. And for the employer dispute about hours, gather any pay stubs or documentation you have showing your actual hours worked. The good news is once they resolve everything, you'll get all your back pay in one shot. Hang in there - I know it sucks but you will get through this!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - 3 open issues on my claim and it's been 4 weeks without payment. From what I've learned talking to other people in the same boat, you unfortunately do need all issues resolved before they'll release any money. The system basically puts a hold on everything until each issue is cleared. One thing that helped me was organizing all my documentation before calling. For your employer dispute about hours, gather any pay stubs, timesheets, or W-2s that show your actual hours. For the ID verification, complete the ID.me process if you haven't already - that one tends to get resolved fastest. I know it's frustrating when rent is due, but keep filing your weekly claims even though you're not getting paid yet. Once everything is resolved, you'll get all the back pay you're owed. Have you tried calling right at 8 AM when they open? I had better luck getting through early in the morning.

Yes, the Sunday filings are your weekly certifications. Make sure when you do those, you're answering the work search question correctly. If you say you didn't complete work search activities when required, it will disqualify you for that week's benefits.

Just want to add that if you're in graphic design, don't overlook updating your portfolio on sites like Behance, Dribbble, or even LinkedIn - these count as work search activities! I've been updating mine weekly and documenting it. Also, reaching out to staffing agencies that specialize in creative roles is another good activity to track. Many of them in PA work with graphic designers for both temp and permanent positions. The key is being proactive about different types of activities so you're not just relying on job applications when openings are slim.