PA UC weekly certifications showing 'in progress' but claim still under review - what do statuses mean?

the in progress is usually a good sign. it means they got ur weekly cert and its being processed. not applicable for week 1 could be bc of the waiting week, u dont get paid for the 1st week in PA. under review just means they havent made final determination on ur claim yet. u can still get paid for weeks while claim is under review IF theres no open issues

In' progress generally means your weekly certifications are being processed, which is a positive sign. 'The not' applicable for week one is normal - Pennsylvania has a waiting week requirement, so you'don t receive benefits for your first week of unemployment. This is standard procedure. As for your claim 'being under' review, this means'they re still verifying your eligibility. The important distinction is that the overall claim (status under) review and the payment status for individual ('weeks in') progress are two separate things. You can sometimes receive payments for weekly certifications even while your claim is under review, assuming there are no specific issues with your claim that would prevent payment. I would continue filing your weekly certifications on time. If you'don t receive payment within 5-7 business days of seeing 'the in' progress status, there might be an underlying issue that needsaddressing.

Ugh the waiting game is THE WORST! I had the exact same thing happen last month - all those statuses that don't make any sense and no clear explanation anywhere on the website. PA unemployment system is so frustrating!!!

Let me clarify what these different statuses actually mean: 1. **Claim Under Review** - Your overall unemployment claim eligibility is still being determined. This is regarding whether you qualify for benefits at all. 2. **Weekly Certification Status**: - **In Progress** - Your weekly certification has been received and is being processed for payment - **Not Applicable** - This typically refers to your waiting week (first week of unemployment in PA), which is not payable Pennsylvania's system can pay you for weeks certified while your claim is under review IF: - There are no specific issues with your eligibility - Your employer doesn't contest your claim - Your identity has been verified through ID.me Your January 9th date is likely when they expect to complete the review of your claim. Some people receive payments before final determination, while others must wait until the review is complete. Check your dashboard for any "open issues" - if you don't see any, that increases your chances of being paid while under review.

I went through this EXACT THING in November! The first week will always be "not applicable" because that's the waiting week. The "in progress" for weeks 2 and 3 is actually a GOOD sign - it means your certifications were accepted and are being processed. BUT here's the annoying part - even though they SAY under review until the 9th, mine actually got approved way earlier than the date they gave me. The PA UC system always over-estimates these dates. I got my first payment about 10 days after filing even though they said my claim would be under review for 3 weeks!

If you're waiting on claim approval and need to speak with an actual human at PA UC, I was in the same boat last month and was going CRAZY trying to get through on the phone. Someone here recommended Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it actually worked - they got me connected with a UC rep in about 20 minutes when I had been trying for days. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. The rep was able to tell me exactly why my claim was under review and gave me an ETA for payment. Way better than stressing about what all these statuses mean.

in progress dosent mean ur gettin paid!! mine was stuck on in progress for over a month and i had to call a million times b4 they fixed it. the system is broken dont trust the status

To clarify about the payment timeline: If everything goes smoothly, payments typically hit your Money Network card or direct deposit 2-3 business days after showing 'in progress.' However, if there are verification issues or it's your first payment, it can take 5-7 business days. If you don't see payment by the end of next week, I'd recommend trying to contact UC for clarification. Also, keep fulfilling your weekly work search requirements (applying to at least 2 jobs each week and completing 1 work search activity) while you wait - that's required regardless of your claim status.

I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my claim 2 weeks ago and just did my second weekly certification yesterday. My claim also shows "under review" but my weekly certs are showing "in progress" too. Reading through all these responses is really helpful - I had no idea about the waiting week thing. It's so stressful not knowing when (or if) the money will come through. I've been laid off from my retail job and trying to stretch my last paycheck as far as possible. Fingers crossed we both see some movement soon! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The "in progress" status for your weekly certifications is definitely encouraging - it means the system has accepted your certifications and they're being processed for payment. The "not applicable" for week 1 is 100% normal due to PA's waiting week policy. Here's what helped me during the waiting period: I set up text alerts through the PA UC system so I'd get notified immediately when there were any status changes. Also, make sure your direct deposit info is correct in your profile if you haven't already - that can sometimes cause delays if there are any issues with your banking details. The review period can be nerve-wracking, but from what I've seen in this community, most people do get their payments even while the claim is still under review, especially if there are no red flags or contested issues. Keep doing your weekly certifications on time and stay on top of your work search requirements. You're doing everything right! Hang in there - the first payment is always the hardest to wait for, but once it starts flowing it gets much more predictable.

I just want to echo what others have said about the "in progress" status being a positive sign! I went through this same confusing process earlier this year after being laid off from my manufacturing job. The PA UC system really doesn't do a great job of explaining what all these different statuses mean, which just adds to the stress when you're already worried about bills. From my experience, the "in progress" status for weeks 2 and 3 means your certifications have been accepted and are moving through their payment processing system. Like others mentioned, week 1 showing "not applicable" is completely normal due to the waiting week rule in Pennsylvania. What really helped me was checking my account first thing in the morning and late in the evening - sometimes the status updates happen at odd hours. Also, if you have the ReliaCard (PA's unemployment debit card), you can sign up for balance alerts so you'll know immediately when funds are deposited, even before the UC website updates. The "under review" status for your overall claim can be frustrating, but try not to let it discourage you too much. In my case, I actually received my first payment about a week before my claim review was officially completed. Keep filing those weekly certifications on time no matter what - that's the most important thing you can do right now. Hang in there!

I'm in a very similar situation right now - filed my claim about 3 weeks ago after getting laid off from my construction job, and I've been seeing the same confusing mix of statuses. My claim shows "under review" with a date in mid-January, but my last two weekly certifications show "in progress" while my first week shows "not applicable." Reading through everyone's responses here has been incredibly helpful! I had no idea about the waiting week policy in PA - that explains the "not applicable" status for week 1. It's reassuring to hear from so many people who've been through this exact process and eventually got their payments, even while their claims were still under review. The stress of waiting for that first payment is real, especially with the holidays coming up and bills not stopping. I've been checking the website obsessively too, but it sounds like that's pretty normal for all of us going through this! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - it really helps to know we're not alone in navigating this confusing system. I'll keep filing my weekly certifications on time and try to be patient. Fingers crossed we all see some movement soon!

I'm dealing with almost identical status confusion right now! Filed about 10 days ago after being let go from my customer service job, and I'm seeing the same mix of "under review" for my overall claim and "in progress" for my recent weekly certifications. The "not applicable" for my first week had me really worried until I read everyone's explanations about the waiting week - wish PA would make that clearer upfront! What's been driving me crazy is not knowing if the "in progress" status actually means anything or if it's just stuck there like some people mentioned. But reading through all these experiences is giving me hope that it's actually a good sign. The timeline estimates seem all over the place though - some people got paid in days, others waited weeks or months. I've been doing everything by the book - filing weekly certs on time, logging my job searches, keeping all my info updated. Just hoping I see some movement before my car payment is due next week! Has anyone noticed if there are certain days of the week when payments typically hit? Thanks everyone for sharing your stories - it really helps to know we're all navigating this together!

I'm currently going through this exact same situation! Filed my claim about 2 weeks ago after being laid off from my restaurant job, and I'm seeing the exact same status pattern - "under review" for my overall claim but "in progress" for my last two weekly certifications, with "not applicable" for week 1. Reading through everyone's responses has been so helpful and honestly a huge relief! I had no idea about PA's waiting week policy, so that explains the "not applicable" status. The stress of not knowing when (or if) money will come through is keeping me up at night, especially with credit card bills due soon. What's really encouraging is hearing from people like @StardustSeeker and @Rajan Walker who went through the identical process and got their payments even before their claim review was officially completed. The "in progress" status seems to be a genuinely positive sign based on everyone's experiences here. I've been obsessively checking the website multiple times a day too, so it's reassuring to know that's totally normal! I'm going to set up those text alerts that @Rajan Walker mentioned - didn't even know that was an option. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories and timelines. This thread is honestly the most helpful resource I've found for understanding what these confusing statuses actually mean. Fingers crossed we all see some good news soon!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Just filed my claim 10 days ago after getting laid off from my office job, and I'm seeing the identical status pattern - my overall claim shows "under review" until January 12th, but my last two weekly certifications show "in progress" while my first week shows "not applicable." This thread has been absolutely invaluable for understanding what's actually happening! I had no clue about Pennsylvania's waiting week policy until reading everyone's explanations - that completely clarifies why week 1 shows "not applicable." The PA UC website really doesn't explain these things clearly at all. What gives me the most hope is hearing from so many people who received their first payments even while their claims were still under review. The "in progress" status seems to be genuinely positive based on everyone's shared experiences here. I've been checking my account constantly (glad to know we're all doing that!), and I'm definitely going to set up those text alerts that several people mentioned. The financial stress while waiting is so real - I've got student loan payments due next week and I'm trying to make my last paycheck stretch. But knowing I'm not alone in this confusing process and that most people eventually got their payments is keeping me sane. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - this community is amazing for navigating PA's complicated system!

I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Filed my claim about 2 weeks ago after being laid off from my healthcare job, and I'm seeing the same confusing mix of statuses - "under review" for my overall claim with a date in early January, but "in progress" for my recent weekly certifications and "not applicable" for week 1. This entire thread has been such a lifesaver for understanding what's actually happening! I had absolutely no idea about PA's waiting week policy until reading everyone's explanations here. The UC website really doesn't make any of this clear, which just adds to the stress when you're already worried about making ends meet. What's giving me the most hope is reading so many accounts from people who received payments even while their claims were still under review. It sounds like the "in progress" status is actually a genuinely positive sign that our weekly certifications are moving through their system properly, not just stuck in limbo like I was worried about. I've been obsessively refreshing the website multiple times a day (glad to know we're all doing that!), and I'm definitely going to set up those text alerts that several people mentioned. The financial anxiety while waiting is so intense - I've got my mortgage payment due in a week and I'm trying to make my final paycheck stretch as far as possible. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - knowing we're not alone in navigating this confusing system is helping me stay (somewhat) sane during the waiting process. Fingers crossed we all start seeing some positive movement soon!

I'm currently dealing with this exact same situation! Filed my claim about 10 days ago after being laid off from my retail job, and I'm seeing the identical status confusion - my overall claim shows "under review" until January 8th, but my last two weekly certifications show "in progress" while my first week shows "not applicable." This thread has been absolutely incredible for finally understanding what these statuses actually mean! I had zero knowledge about Pennsylvania's waiting week policy until reading everyone's explanations here - that completely makes sense of the "not applicable" status for week 1. The PA UC website really doesn't explain any of this clearly, which just makes everything more stressful when you're already worried about bills. What's really giving me hope is reading so many stories from people who actually received their payments even while their claims were still under review. Based on everyone's experiences, it sounds like the "in progress" status is genuinely a positive indicator that our weekly certifications are being processed properly, not just stuck in the system. I've definitely been checking the website obsessively multiple times a day (so relieved to know we're all doing that!), and I'm going to set up those text alerts that several people mentioned right after I post this. The financial stress while waiting is keeping me up at night - I've got car insurance and phone bills due next week and I'm trying to make my last paycheck cover everything. Thank you so much to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - knowing that I'm not alone in trying to navigate this confusing system is honestly keeping me from completely panicking. Really hoping we all start seeing some positive updates soon!