PA UC claim status silent for 16 days - no updates or messages showing up?

tottally normal. took me 23 days to get my first update last yr. the system is super slow, just keep checking ur dashboard daily

Are you sure you completed all parts of the application? I thought mine was done but then realized I hadn't uploaded my ID verification through IDme. Double-check everything is 100% complete!

This waiting period is unfortunately common with PA UC claims, especially if there are any potential issues that need manual review. Here's what you should check: 1. Verify your IDme verification was completed and linked to your claim 2. Check if you have any "open issues" listed in your claim status (sometimes they don't trigger notifications) 3. Make sure all requested documentation was uploaded 4. Confirm your contact information is correct If everything looks good, you're probably just stuck in the review queue. PA UC is still dealing with significant backlogs in 2025.

I went through the EXACT same thing in January! Turns out there was an "open issue" on my claim but the system never notified me. I wasted THREE WEEKS waiting before I finally got through to someone who told me they needed additional employment verification. So frustrating!!!! The PA UC system is BROKEN.

After trying for 2 weeks to reach someone at PA UC (constantly busy signals, disconnections, etc), I finally used Claimyr to get through to an agent in about 30 minutes. They were able to tell me exactly what was holding up my claim - turned out there was a flag on my account that the system never notified me about! The service costs a little but saved me weeks of waiting and stress. You can see how it works at claimyr.com or check their demo at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Definitely worth it when you need answers asap.

Update: I took everyone's advice and checked everything again. Found out my IDme verification wasn't properly linked to my claim! Fixed that issue, and THEN discovered there was an open issue about my last employer that never showed up in notifications. Finally got through to someone (thanks for the Claimyr tip - it actually worked!) and they said my claim should be processed within 5-7 business days now that everything's sorted. So relieved!

My claim was stuck for almost a month last fall because of an employer response issue. If your former employer contests anything or even just doesn't respond quickly, your claim sits in limbo. The annoying part is PA UC doesn't tell you this is happening! You have to call and specifically ask about employer responses. The system is designed to be frustrating I swear.