Glad you got it sorted out! Pro tip: call them again in 2 days to confirm it was actually sent. I've heard of people being told it was expedited but then nothing happens.

Good idea, I'll definitely do that. Can't afford any more delays!

check ur dashboard agin tomorrow. mine didnt have transaction # this one time but money still came on thursday like normal. system is glitchy

UPDATE: The transaction number finally appeared this morning! Status changed to "paid" too. Looks like it was just a delay in the system. Thanks everyone for your help and for calming my anxiety!

Just want to add one more important tip: the week in PA UC runs Sunday-Saturday. So if your last day is Friday, June 30th, you can file on Saturday, July 1st. Your first eligible week would be July 2-8, which is the waiting week (unpaid). Then your first payable week would be July 9-15, which you'd claim during your biweekly filing around July 23rd, with payment typically arriving 2-3 business days after that successful biweekly claim.

Hey Ravi, I went through this exact same situation last fall when my company announced layoffs in September but didn't actually let us go until November 15th. The waiting was torture but you absolutely cannot file until after your last day worked - I tried multiple times and kept getting the same error you described. Here's what helped me: I used those 3+ months to really prepare. I gathered all my employment docs, set up my PA Keystone ID, researched the work search requirements, and even started networking. When November 16th came, I filed first thing in the morning and everything went smoothly because I was so prepared. The peace of mind from being ready was worth the wait. You've got time to get everything perfect!

Based on what I've seen recently, the system is processing most standard claims (where there's no dispute about the reason for separation) within 2-3 weeks. The pandemic backlog is completely gone. However, there are still some common causes of delay: 1. Identity verification issues 2. Employer disputes about separation reason 3. Recent receipt of severance pay (needs to be properly reported) 4. Previous overpayments that haven't been resolved 5. Working part-time while claiming benefits If none of these apply to you, you should have a relatively smooth experience compared to 2021. And remember - if your claim shows 'Open Issue' status for more than 2 weeks, don't wait - call them to find out what's needed!

Filed for PA UC in November 2024 and got my first payment in exactly 3 weeks. Much better than the horror stories from 2021! A few things that really helped me: 1. I called the week after filing just to confirm everything looked good - caught a small issue with my employer's address that could have caused delays 2. Made sure to file my biweekly claims on the same day each time (Sundays work well) 3. Keep detailed records of your work search activities from day one - don't wait until they ask for proof The phone lines are still busy but not impossible like before. If you do need to call, try right when they open at 8am or around 4pm - had better luck those times. Good luck with your claim!

UPDATE: I was able to get through to someone at UC using the Claimyr service that was mentioned below (definitely worth it after 2 days of constant busy signals). The rep confirmed it was my benefit year ending that triggered the new application requirement. She said since I had some temp work during my previous claim that paid more than 6x my weekly benefit amount, I should qualify for a new claim. She also said there would be a waiting week, but payments should start the following week if everything processes normally. Thanks everyone for your help!

Great to hear you got it sorted out! Just wanted to add for anyone else dealing with this - when you hit the benefit year end, make sure to keep filing your weekly certifications even while the new claim is being processed. Sometimes people think they should stop filing until the new claim is approved, but you need to maintain your filing schedule or you could lose benefits for those weeks. The system will backdate your new claim to cover any gap once it's approved, but only if you kept filing. Learned this the hard way during my first BYE transition!