Hey Sofia! I just went through this exact situation in February and wanted to share my timeline. My employer also no-showed for my PA UC appeal hearing, and I was worried about the same things. Here's what happened in my case: - Decision letter arrived 11 days after my hearing (including one weekend) - Payment processed 5 business days after the decision was posted online - I got the full backpay amount in one lump sum (about $3,200 in my case) The no-show definitely helped my case, but like others mentioned, the referee still reviewed all the documentation carefully. Make sure you have everything organized - wage stubs, termination letter, any emails or texts related to your separation. One thing I wish someone had told me: double-check that your direct deposit info is still current in your account. Mine had expired and I didn't realize it until after I won, which delayed my payment by another week while they reissued it. Keep filing those weekly claims and try to stay patient. I know it's stressful when you're counting on that money, but it sounds like you have a strong case. Good luck!

I went through almost the identical situation back in November! My employer was a complete no-show to my PA UC appeal hearing and I was sweating bullets about the same timeline questions you have. Here's what happened in my case: - Got my decision letter exactly 10 business days after the hearing - Payment hit my account 3 days after the decision showed "approved" online - Received all $5,100+ of backpay in one deposit (with taxes withheld as I had selected) The employer not showing definitely worked in my favor, but the referee still asked me tons of detailed questions and wanted to see all my documentation. Make sure you have copies of everything - your termination paperwork, any correspondence with your employer, etc. One heads up: when you do get paid, PA UC sends a separate letter breaking down exactly how they calculated your backpay. Don't panic if the math looks confusing at first - they include waiting weeks, partial weeks, and all sorts of adjustments that can make it hard to follow. Also, keep checking your dashboard obsessively like the rest of us! The status usually updates there 1-2 days before you get the physical decision letter. Hang in there - sounds like you've got a solid case with them not even bothering to show up!

This thread has been such a lifeline for me! I'm in a very similar situation - my PA UC benefits end in about 3 weeks and I've been panicking about what comes next. The accounting field advice is especially relevant since that's my background too. I had no idea about the tax season hiring surge - that timing couldn't be more perfect! I'm going to start reaching out to H&R Block, Liberty Tax, and local CPA firms this week. Also planning to contact CareerLink and get signed up with Robert Half and Randstad. The tip about applying for assistance programs BEFORE your last payment is crucial - I'm going to start that process immediately rather than waiting. It's so reassuring to see that others have successfully navigated this transition. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and practical strategies - you've turned what felt like a dead end into a roadmap with multiple paths forward!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through this exact situation! When my PA UC benefits ran out last year, I was terrified about making ends meet. What really saved me was combining several strategies from this thread - I got a seasonal position at a tax prep office (which led to a permanent bookkeeping role!), applied for SNAP benefits early, and picked up some freelance bookkeeping gigs on the side. The key thing I learned is don't wait until your last payment to start exploring options. Also, many community colleges offer free job placement services even if you're not enrolled - mine helped me connect with local employers who specifically wanted accounting experience. The stress is real, but there really are more resources available than you might think. Hang in there and keep applying that multi-pronged approach everyone's talking about!

I'm new to PA unemployment and just wanted to say how helpful this thread has been! I'm experiencing the exact same thing - my portal shows a payment processed yesterday but my Money Network card is still at zero. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear this is just the normal timing between when PA UC processes the payment on their end versus when it actually shows up on our cards through the banking system. It's really reassuring to see so many people confirm that the 24-48 hour delay is standard. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain how this works - it makes the whole process much less stressful when you understand what's happening behind the scenes!

As a newcomer to PA unemployment, I just wanted to thank everyone for this incredibly helpful thread! I was experiencing the exact same confusion - my portal showed a payment processed today but my Money Network card balance was still zero. I was starting to panic thinking something went wrong with my claim. Reading through all these responses, it's crystal clear that this 24-48 hour delay between the portal showing a payment date and the funds actually appearing on the card is completely standard procedure. The banking explanation about ACH transfers really helped me understand what's happening behind the scenes. It's so reassuring to see that so many people have gone through this exact same situation and everything worked out fine. This community is amazing for helping newcomers like me navigate the unemployment system - thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My appeal has been sitting at "reviewed as valid" for about 2.5 weeks after I had CareerLink login issues that prevented me from completing my work search activities on time. Reading through all these responses has been so helpful - especially hearing from @Landon Morgan about how the system works and the realistic timelines everyone is sharing. It's such a relief to know that having official CareerLink documentation usually means they can make a decision without requiring a hearing. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking, but seeing so many positive outcomes for similar situations with system glitches gives me hope. Thanks for posting this question - it's exactly what I needed to see to understand what "reviewed as valid" actually means! Keeping my fingers crossed for both of us.

I'm new here but dealing with a very similar situation! My appeal has been showing "reviewed as valid" for about 6 days now after I had issues with CareerLink where their credential verification system went down for almost a week, preventing me from completing my required activities. I have documentation from both CareerLink and my local office confirming the outage affected multiple users. Reading through everyone's experiences here is so encouraging - especially @Landon Morgan's detailed explanations about how the process works and @Harper Collins sharing their positive outcome with nearly identical circumstances. The 3-4 week timeline from "reviewed as valid" to decision that multiple people have mentioned gives me realistic expectations. It's such a relief to know that having official documentation of system issues usually means no hearing required and often leads to favorable decisions. Thanks for starting this discussion - it's exactly what I needed to understand what this status actually means! Definitely keeping up with my weekly claims while I wait.

Congratulations on the new job! I just want to reinforce what everyone else has said because I was in your exact shoes about 6 months ago and was equally worried about messing something up. You absolutely do NOT need to formally close your claim - just stop filing your weekly certifications once you start working full-time. Since you're starting Monday, go ahead and file for this current week (you haven't earned anything yet), then you're done! The thing that stressed me out most was thinking I had to "do" something to close it, but the system is actually designed to handle this automatically. Your claim just goes inactive when you stop certifying, but stays open for the full benefit year as a safety net. I kept my login info saved just in case, and honestly it was reassuring knowing it was there even though I never needed it again. One last tip - after months of weekly filing, it felt so strange NOT having to do it anymore! But what a great problem to have, right? Enjoy your new job and congratulations on getting back to work!

Congratulations on the new job! I just want to add another perspective since I went through this exact situation about 9 months ago. Everyone here is absolutely correct - you don't need to formally "close" your claim, just stop filing weekly certifications once you start working full-time. What really helped me was thinking of it this way: PA UC is designed around the concept that people cycle in and out of work, so the system is built to handle these transitions automatically. When you stop certifying, your claim goes dormant but stays available as a safety net for the full benefit year. Since you mentioned starting Monday, definitely file for this current week (you haven't worked yet), then you're all set! I'd also suggest taking a moment to appreciate this milestone - going from job searching back to steady employment is no small feat, especially in today's market. The relief of not having to do those weekly certifications anymore is going to feel amazing. Best of luck with your new position!