You can definitely use networking events as one of your work search activities! Here's what counts as valid work search in PA: 1. Applying for jobs 2. Attending job fairs 3. Creating profiles on job search websites 4. Taking civil service exams 5. Posting resumes on job boards 6. Networking events 7. Job interviews You need at least 2 different activities each week. I recommend keeping detailed records of everything you do (dates, company names, contact info) in case you get audited. They do randomly check people's work search records.

One important thing that hasn't been mentioned - if you do end up returning to work in December as planned, make sure you report any earnings properly on your weekly certifications once you start working again. Even partial weeks need to be reported. A lot of people mess this up and end up with overpayments.

@profile8 - Yes, Claimyr does work. I was skeptical too but I was desperate after weeks of busy signals. It connected me to an actual person who could see what was happening with my claim. Found out there was a simple issue that needed to be fixed (they had my SSN recorded incorrectly on one form). Once that was fixed my audit cleared in a few days.

Just a quick update on audit timeframes - the PA UC department recently published that their current backlog for audit resolutions is 6-10 weeks, so unfortunately your 8-week wait is within their current expected timeframe. However, that doesn't mean you should just wait passively. Being proactive by contacting them can help ensure your case doesn't fall through the cracks.

Be prepared for taxes next year too!!! I totally forgot unemployment is taxable and got hit with a big tax bill. You can request they withhold taxes now to avoid that shock later!!!

my cosin went thru something similar took 5 days to get paid after he won but they didnt give him all his money at once. they split it up into 3 payments for some reason. he never did figure out why

Ppl saying tuesday or wednesday are right BUT also sometimes the money network app shows it before its actually available!!! Dont trust the app notification always try to actually use the card somewhere small like get gas for $5 to see if money is REALLY there

One more thing to keep in mind - what you're seeing is completely normal. PA UC processing times are pretty consistent but not 100% exact. As long as you're getting paid within that Tuesday-Wednesday window after filing Sunday, everything is working as designed. It's only if you go beyond Wednesday (assuming no holidays) that you might want to check if there's an issue with your claim.

u dont need a case id to talk to them, just ur social and address for verification, thats wat i did

I spent 2 hours looking for my case ID last week!!! It's NOT on the dashboard like some ppl are saying. The case ID is ONLY on the actual determination letter they mail you or that shows up in your correspondence inbox. Don't waste time looking anywhere else! And make sure you're looking at the right letter - each issue gets its own case ID so if you have multiple issues you'll have multiple case IDs!!

I tried the Claimyr service mentioned above when I had a similar issue last month and it actually worked really well. I had been trying to call for 3 weeks with no luck. The service connected me to a UC agent in about 30 minutes, and they were able to see that my payment had been issued but was flagged for review. They released it while I was on the phone and I got my direct deposit two days later. Might be worth a try in your situation.

UPDATE: I used the Claimyr service and finally got through to someone at UC! The agent explained that there was a system error where my husband's payment was approved but then flagged for "identity verification" before it could be released. For some reason, the system still generated a 1099-G even though the payment was never actually sent! They're going to: 1) Release the payment to us (finally!), 2) Send it as direct deposit like originally set up, and 3) Send a corrected 1099-G once the payment actually processes. The agent said this is happening to a lot of people this year because of a system update they did in January that messed things up. Thank you all so much for your help and suggestions! I'll post again when we actually receive the payment to confirm everything worked out.

awesome man! glad u got it fixed. make sure u keep checking ur dashboard tho, sometimes they say 3-5 days but takes longer. fingers crossed 4 u

That's great news! The same thing happened to my brother - he completed ID.me but it didn't properly connect to his claim. It's such a broken system. Thanks for updating us!

When I was trying to get through to UC last month, I waited on hold for almost 2 hours and then the call just disconnected. No explanation or anything. Had to start all over again the next day. The whole system is designed to make you give up.

After reading about your benefit year transition issue, I definitely recommend calling early in the week (Monday or Tuesday) and early in the morning right when they open. The claims overlap team that another user mentioned is usually less busy during those times. Also, prepare all your information before calling - your claim ID numbers for both claims, the exact dates of your benefit year end, and the dates of any pending payments. Having this ready will help them resolve it much faster once you do connect.

im back lol. forgot to mentiion my appeal DID get approved after like 11 weeks! but i missed some weekly filings too and never got that money. so def reopen and start filing again ASAP!!! and when u do get approved (fingerscrossed!) they might make u verify ur identity again with that stupid ID.me thing just fyi

Quick update on timelines - I've been tracking appeal processing times for PA UC, and currently appeals are taking 10-12 weeks on average. Since you're at 8+ weeks, you might hear something relatively soon. The pandemic backlog has improved, but they're still catching up. Also, when you reopen your claim, be prepared to complete new work search activities (applying to jobs, posting resumes, attending workshops, etc.). You need to complete and document at least two work search activities per week. This is required even while your appeal is pending. If your appeal is approved, they will issue payment for all properly filed weeks during your appeal waiting period, so don't give up on the process!

make sure ur doing the job search requirements while u wait! u need to apply to at least 2 jobs a week and log the activity. some people get denied cuz they forget this part

Just to summarize what you should do now: 1. Continue filing your weekly certifications - backdating can be complicated 2. Meet and document your work search requirements (2 job applications + 1 work search activity per week) 3. Try contacting PA UC through their online messaging system with a specific question about your open issue 4. Consider using a service to connect with a representative if you're unable to get through on your own after multiple attempts 5. Check your portal and email daily for any requests for additional information Most claims with open issues are resolved within 30 days, though some take longer. The good news is that once resolved, you'll receive all back payments for properly filed weekly claims.