I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now - missed my RESEA deadline about 10 days ago and have been in panic mode ever since! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful though. It's both scary and reassuring to see the 3-4 week timelines that most people are reporting. I've been trying to call UC randomly throughout the day with zero success, but after seeing multiple people mention the exact 8:00 AM calling strategy, I'm definitely going to try that approach starting tomorrow. The fact that @Javier Morales and @Gabriel Ruiz both had success with this method gives me real hope! @Aisha Abdullah - I know you started this thread over a week ago, so I'm really hoping you've had some luck getting through by now! Your situation with missing both deadlines is definitely more complex than mine, but seeing all the success stories here makes me think we can both get through this. The Claimyr service that @Andre Laurent mentioned also sounds worth trying if the early morning calling doesn't work out. At this point $20 seems like nothing compared to weeks of lost benefits. Thank you to everyone who's shared their experiences - having a roadmap instead of just panicking in the dark makes all the difference! 🙏

I'm in almost the exact same situation as you @Aisha Abdullah - missed both RESEA deadlines about a week ago and have been stressed out of my mind ever since! This thread has been incredibly helpful though. Reading everyone's experiences has given me a much clearer picture of what to expect. Based on what @Malik Robinson, @Gabriel Ruiz, and @Javier Morales shared, it sounds like the 8:00 AM sharp calling strategy is really the key to getting through. I'm going to start trying that tomorrow morning - apparently you have to call at exactly 8:00:00 and keep hitting redial for the first few minutes. The 3-4 week timeline that most people are reporting is definitely scary financially, but at least now I can plan for it instead of just hoping for the best. And it's encouraging to see that multiple people have successfully gotten their benefits restored after completing the rescheduled workshops. If the early morning calling doesn't work out, I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service that @Andre Laurent mentioned. $20 seems totally worth it if it actually gets you connected to someone who can help reschedule the workshops. Thanks to everyone who's shared their experiences here - having a roadmap makes this whole nightmare so much more manageable! 🙏

Update: I finally got through to PA UC this morning after 1.5 hours on hold! The rep confirmed it IS supposed to be 48 hours for additional claims, but said my claim got stuck in their processing queue (exactly like some of you mentioned). She was able to release it right away and said I should receive payment within 2-3 business days for all weeks I've certified. Thanks everyone for your help and confirming I wasn't crazy about the 48-hour rule!

This whole thread is so helpful! I'm bookmarking this for future reference. It's crazy that PA UC reps are giving out such inconsistent information - you'd think they'd all be trained on the same procedures. The fact that multiple people have confirmed it's 48 hours for additional claims (when benefit amount stays the same) but then the system doesn't automatically process after that timeframe is just broken. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially Diego for coming back with the update. It's clear the key is calling and specifically asking them to check if your claim is stuck in the processing queue. Hopefully PA will fix their system so we don't all have to waste hours on hold just to get someone to push a button!

As someone who's been on PA UC for about 8 months now, I can confirm that first payment anxiety is totally normal! What really helped me was understanding that the state has to run several verification checks on new claims before releasing that initial payment - things like confirming your employment history, wage records, and banking info. This is why first payments often take 4-5 business days instead of the usual 2-3. Once those checks are complete, your future payments should be much more predictable. Pro tip: I always file my weekly certification on Sunday evening rather than waiting until the last minute, and I consistently get paid by Wednesday morning. The system works, it just takes a bit longer to get you set up initially!

I'm currently going through my first week on PA UC too - filed on Sunday and today is Thursday with no deposit yet. This thread has been such a lifesaver for understanding what's normal! The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking when you're not sure what timeline to expect. It's really helpful to hear from so many people who've been through this same experience. Carmen, glad your payment finally came through on Thursday - that gives me hope that mine might show up today or tomorrow too. I'll definitely be using all the tips people shared here about checking for correspondence, setting up bank alerts, and keeping track of the timing pattern once I get into the routine. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it makes this whole process feel way less scary knowing other people have navigated it successfully!

guys i just got my first payment after 8 weeks!!! don't lose hope!!!

I'm in a similar situation - filed 5 weeks ago and still radio silence! It's so stressful not knowing what's happening. I've been certifying every week like I'm supposed to, but my claim status just says "pending" with no explanation. Has anyone had luck with the online chat feature, or is calling really the only way to get a human? I'm getting desperate here 😫

Just as a follow-up since I've now had a chance to test the chat feature myself - it does work, but there are some quirks. The biggest thing I noticed is that it seems to work much better on Chrome than on Safari or Firefox. Also, if you have any browser extensions for ad blocking or privacy, they might interfere with the chat function. I had to temporarily disable my extensions to get it working properly.

I can confirm the chat feature is real and working for some people! I just tried it this morning around 8:30am and got connected to an agent after about 20 minutes. They were able to help me understand why my weekly certification was being held up. The agent explained that certain identity verification issues can now be resolved through chat instead of requiring a phone call. A few things I learned from my experience: - Make sure you have all your documents ready before starting the chat (they might ask for photos of your ID or wage statements) - The chat window will show "Agent is typing..." but sometimes there are long delays between responses - don't panic and close the window - They can't help with appeals or complex eligibility determinations, but basic account issues seem to be fair game For anyone who doesn't see the chat option, the agent told me they're gradually expanding access throughout 2025. She said to keep checking back every few weeks as more claim types get added to the system.