PA UC claim stuck in 'under review' status for 7 weeks - normal wait time?

Mine took 9 weeks last month so ur probably fine. The system is super backed up and they dont tell u anything. Just keep filing your weekly claims so when it does get approved you'll get all the backpay at once.

TYPICAL PA UC BUREAUCRACY!!! I waited 11 WEEKS last year before someone even LOOKED at my claim!!! Then they had the NERVE to tell me I had an "open issue" that could have been fixed in 5 minutes if anyone had bothered to call me!!! The whole system is designed to make you give up and stop claiming what you're ENTITLED TO!!!

Seven weeks is unfortunately not unusual these days, especially if there's any kind of issue with your claim. "Under review" typically means there's something they need to verify, which could be employment history, separation reason, or income verification. You should be able to see if there are any specific issues by logging into your dashboard and looking under the "Claim Status" or "Issues and Determinations" section. Keep filing your weekly claims regardless of the status - this ensures you'll receive all eligible backpay when it's approved. Also, make sure you're completing all required work search activities each week and documenting them properly.

this happnd to my brother too he waiting 8 weeks then finally got paid. dont worry they pay u all the back weeks at once when they finally aprove it. just make sure u keep filing every week

I was in a similar situation last month - stuck on review status for nearly 6 weeks. I finally managed to get through to a live agent using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It costs a bit but was totally worth it because they got me through to an actual UC rep in about 10 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks with no luck. The agent was able to see that my claim had a verification flag that needed to be cleared, and they fixed it right on the call. Got my payments the following week including all backpay. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2

Sometimes a claim gets stuck in review when there's missing information or your former employer is contesting something. Have you received any mail from UC requesting additional information? Check your spam folder too, as sometimes their emails end up there. If you haven't already, try sending a message through the UC message center specifically asking what information they need to process your claim. Also, is this a new claim or a reopened one? Sometimes benefit year transitions cause longer delays.

you should also check your dashboard to see if theres a message saying you need to verify your identity with ID.me. my claim was stuck for weeks bcuz i missed that step and they never told me!!

If you've already tried messaging without a response, your best option is to speak with an agent directly. Pennsylvania's UC call center opens at 8:00 AM, and your best chance of getting through is calling exactly at opening time. Be prepared with your claim information and social security number. You might also try contacting your state representative's office - they often have liaisons who can help expedite unemployment issues. If there's a specific issue with your claim, the agent can tell you what documentation or information is needed to resolve it. Sometimes it's as simple as needing to verify wages from a specific quarter or clarifying information about your separation from employment.

After using Claimyr to finally speak with someone, I learned that claims under review for 6+ weeks often have a specific issue that needs addressing. In my case, they needed additional income verification because I had worked in two states during my base year. The frustrating part was that there was no notification about this - the claim just sat there. Once I got through to someone and provided what they needed, my claim was processed within days. Whatever service you use to reach them, make sure to specifically ask: 1) What's causing the delay, 2) What documentation they need, and 3) How to submit it properly. Get the agent's ID number too, in case you need to reference the call later.

my friend had same problem but it was bcuz they needed proof of his last job that fired him. once he sent in his paystubs it got fixed in like 3 days. maybe u need to upload some documents?

Good news - in most cases, even with these frustrating delays, claimants do eventually receive all eligible back weeks once approved. Just make absolutely certain you're filing your weekly certifications on time, every week, even while waiting for the initial claim decision. I've seen too many people miss out on weeks of benefits because they stopped filing while waiting for approval. Also, document all your work search activities meticulously. If your claim is under review and then gets approved, they might audit your work search efforts before releasing payment.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now - 6 weeks and counting in "under review" status. It's incredibly stressful when you're relying on these benefits to pay rent and bills. From what I've read here and experienced myself, it seems like PA UC is severely backlogged and they're not great at communicating what's causing delays. I've been filing my weekly claims religiously and keeping detailed work search records just in case. The waiting is brutal but it sounds like most people eventually get approved with full backpay. Hang in there - you're definitely not alone in this struggle!

I'm in week 5 of "under review" status myself, so I really feel your pain. The financial stress is overwhelming when you're counting on these benefits. I tried calling at 8AM sharp multiple times but could never get through - just busy signals like everyone else mentioned. What's really frustrating is having no idea what they're actually reviewing or how much longer it might take. I've been keeping up with my weekly filings and work search requirements, but the uncertainty is killing me. At least it's reassuring to hear from others that most people do eventually get approved with full backpay. Stay strong - hopefully we'll both get some movement on our claims soon!

I'm currently on week 3 of "under review" status and this thread is both helpful and terrifying! Reading that some of you waited 8-11 weeks is making my anxiety spike, but it's also reassuring to know that people do eventually get approved with full backpay. I've been religious about filing my weekly claims and doing my work search activities, but the complete lack of communication from PA UC is maddening. You'd think after 7 weeks they could at least send an automated update saying "still processing" or something. @Owen Devar I really hope you get some answers soon - your situation sounds incredibly stressful. I'm definitely going to try some of these suggestions like calling right at 8AM and maybe looking into that Claimyr service if I get desperate enough. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it helps to know we're not alone in this bureaucratic nightmare!

I'm currently dealing with the exact same situation - week 8 of "under review" status and absolutely no updates from PA UC. The financial stress is unreal, especially when you're watching bills pile up with no idea when (or if) you'll get approved. What's helped me stay somewhat sane is setting up a strict budget using whatever savings I have left and applying for emergency assistance programs in my area. I've also been documenting EVERYTHING - screenshots of my claim status, copies of all weekly filings, detailed work search logs - just in case there are any issues when they finally process it. The waiting is brutal but from everyone's experiences here, it seems like persistence pays off eventually. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what - that backpay could be a lifesaver when it finally comes through. Hang in there!

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress - the waiting is absolutely brutal when you're depending on these benefits. I went through something similar last year where my claim sat in "under review" for 6 weeks. What finally worked for me was calling the UC office repeatedly using a redial app on my phone starting at exactly 7:58 AM. It took about 45 minutes of constant redialing but I finally got through to someone who could see that my claim was flagged for income verification from a previous employer. Once I provided the documents they needed, it was approved within 3 days and I got all the backpay. Don't give up on calling - it's frustrating but sometimes that's the only way to find out what's actually holding up your claim. Also make sure to check if there are any document upload requests in your online portal that you might have missed. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what!