PA UC approval taking 12 weeks?! Is this normal wait time?

same boat. going on 10 weeks for me. system is broken af

12 weeks is definitely not normal, but delays are happening. The average processing time should be 2-4 weeks for regular PA UC claims without issues. If your claim shows as "pending" for this long, there's likely an unresolved issue that requires attention from a claims examiner. Have you checked your dashboard to see if there are any messages or action items listed? Sometimes there's an identity verification or employer response hold that needs addressing.

My brother had the same thing happen last month. His claim was stuck in limbo for 9 weeks because his employer disputed something but PA UC never notified him about it! When he finally got through, they fixed it in like 5 minutes and he got all his backpay the next day. The whole system is messed up.

I had the exact same issue earlier this year. My claim was stuck on pending for almost 7 weeks with zero explanation. I finally got through to someone using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it's a service that connects you directly to a PA UC rep without waiting on hold forever. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Turns out there was a wage verification issue that needed to be resolved but nothing showed up in my portal about it. The rep fixed it while I was on the phone and my payments started processing the next day. Honestly worth it after wasting weeks trying to get through on my own.

I don't think 12 weeks is normal AT ALL!! The PA UC handbook says they're supposed to process claims within 21 DAYS!! That's the LAW! This is ridiculous and you should file a complaint with your state rep. I know someone who did that and magically their claim was processed the next day. The system is designed to make people give up!!

hav u tryd calling rite when they open? I got thru after like 30 trys at 8:01am lol

In response to the question about Claimyr being legit - yes, it's a real service. It's not affiliated with PA UC directly, but it helps connect you to the actual UC phone system. I was skeptical too, but after trying to call for weeks with no success, I gave it a shot. They basically keep dialing for you and then connect you when they get through. I got connected to a real PA UC agent in about 30 minutes instead of spending hours redialing myself.

Let me clarify some things here, as there seems to be confusion: 1. Standard processing time should be 2-3 weeks for claims without issues 2. If your claim shows "pending" for 8+ weeks, there's almost certainly an unreported issue 3. Common hold-ups include: - Wage verification problems - Identity verification requirements not completed - Missing employer information - Separation issues that need adjudication - Previous overpayment issues The system won't always show you what the problem is on your dashboard. When I worked with claims, many issues required manual review but weren't visible to claimants. For fastest resolution: - Try calling right at 7:59am Monday morning - Check your spam folder for emails from UC - Look for any mail from UC (they still send physical letters for some issues) - If you have a dedicated career center nearby, sometimes in-person visits can help If you get through, ask specifically: "Is there an open issue on my claim and what documentation do you need from me to resolve it?

They should notify you about issues, but the system isn't perfect. Sometimes notifications get lost in spam filters or mail delivery issues. In some cases, the system flags an issue but the notification doesn't generate correctly. I'd recommend checking your spam folder daily and also seeing if you can visit a PA CareerLink office in person. They don't process claims, but they sometimes have direct lines to UC staff and can help identify what's holding up your claim. If you do get approved, you'll receive all eligible back payments for the weeks you certified, so you won't lose any money due to the delay (as long as you've been filing your weekly certifications).

update on my situation - finally got through today after trying that Claimyr thing someone mentioned. turns out they needed my ID verification again even tho I already did it!! such bs but at least now I know. rep said payment should come in 3-5 business days and include all backpay.