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I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Just moved to Texas from California 6 months ago and still have my CA license. Lost my job two weeks ago and have been putting off filing because I wasn't sure about the ID requirements. Reading through all these responses is such a relief - it sounds like as long as I worked in Texas and my employer paid into the Texas system, I should be good to go regardless of my California license. Planning to start my application tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, especially the tips about lighting and camera steadiness for the ID.me verification. This community is amazing for helping people navigate these stressful situations!
You're definitely in the right place for advice! I went through this same process a few months ago with my out-of-state license and it was much smoother than I expected. The California license won't be an issue at all - just make sure to enter all the info exactly as it appears on your ID. Since you've been working in Texas for 6 months, your employer has been paying unemployment taxes to TWC, so you're filing in the correct state. The lighting tip really is crucial for the ID.me part - I had to retry once because of poor lighting but it worked perfectly the second time. Don't let the stress of the situation make you put it off any longer - the sooner you file, the sooner you can start getting benefits. You've got this!
I just wanted to jump in here as someone who recently went through this exact situation! I moved to Texas from Illinois about 10 months ago and still had my IL license when I filed for unemployment in January. I was super anxious about it at first, but it turned out to be completely fine. The TWC system accepted my Illinois license without any issues during the application process. For the ID.me verification part, I had to do it twice - the first time the lighting in my kitchen wasn't good enough and it failed the document scan. I moved to my living room where there's a big window and better overhead lighting, and it went through perfectly on the second try. The facial recognition part worked fine too, though it did take about 10-15 seconds which felt like forever when you're nervous! One thing I learned is that they really do care about where you worked, not where your ID is from. My employer had been paying into the Texas unemployment system the whole time I worked there, so that's what mattered. The whole application took me about an hour total, including the ID.me verification. Hope this helps ease some worries for anyone else in a similar situation! The process is definitely set up to handle out-of-state IDs, so don't let that stop you from filing if you need benefits.
This is exactly what I needed to hear! Your Illinois license experience gives me so much confidence going into this process. I love that you mentioned the timing on the facial recognition - 10-15 seconds would definitely feel like forever when you're stressed about whether it's working! The lighting tip seems to be the most consistent advice across everyone's experiences, so I'll definitely make sure I'm in a well-lit room before starting. It's really reassuring to know that the system is genuinely designed to handle out-of-state situations like ours. Thanks for taking the time to share all those details - it makes such a difference hearing from someone who just went through the exact same thing recently!
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Hey CosmicVoyager, I totally feel your stress about this! I'm going through something similar right now - my card was supposedly mailed on the 21st and I've been anxiously checking the mail every day. After reading through all these responses, I'm feeling much more reassured that this is completely normal. The insight from the credit union worker about the "mailed" date being misleading was especially helpful - sounds like our cards probably didn't even hit the actual mail stream until a few days after that date, especially with Memorial Day weekend thrown in. I'm planning to wait until Wednesday before I start making calls to ReliaCard, and I'm definitely going to set up direct deposit immediately once my card arrives. The plain white envelope tip is good to know too - I've been looking for something more official! Hang in there, it sounds like we should both have our cards by early next week based on everyone's timelines here.
Thanks Logan! It's such a relief to know I'm not the only one going through this anxiety right now. Your timeline is almost identical to mine - sounds like we're both victims of that Memorial Day weekend processing delay that everyone's been talking about. I really appreciate you taking the time to read through all the responses and share the key insights. The credit union worker's explanation about the "mailed" date was a total game-changer for me too. I had no idea there was that extra processing time on ReliaCard's end before it even gets to USPS. Wednesday sounds like a good cutoff date for both of us to start making calls if needed. Fingers crossed we both get our cards by Tuesday! This community has been incredibly helpful - I was starting to spiral thinking something was wrong with my claim, but now I know this is just the normal (frustrating) process.
I'm actually dealing with this exact same situation right now! My TWC debit card was supposedly mailed on May 20th and I've been obsessively checking the mailbox every day since. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief - I had no idea that the "mailed" date on TWC's website doesn't actually mean it went into the mail that day. The explanation about ReliaCard needing 1-2 days to process before it even hits USPS makes so much sense, especially with Memorial Day weekend thrown into the mix. I was starting to panic that something was wrong with my claim, but now I realize I've probably only had 2-3 actual delivery days so far. I'm going to follow the advice about checking with neighbors for that plain white envelope and waiting until Wednesday before calling ReliaCard if it doesn't show up. It's so stressful when you need that money for bills, but this community has really helped calm my nerves. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and tips!
I'm so glad this thread has been helpful for you too! It's amazing how many of us are going through the exact same anxiety right now. I was literally losing sleep over this until I read everyone's experiences. The timing with Memorial Day weekend really seems to have affected a lot of cards that were "mailed" around the same time as ours. I'm definitely going to check with my neighbors today - I never would have thought about the plain white envelope thing or how easy it would be to misdeliver. It's such a relief to know that even if our cards take up to 2 weeks, that's still considered normal. The waiting is torture when you have bills due, but at least now we know we're not alone and this is just how the system works (unfortunately). Hopefully we'll all have our cards by early next week!
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I'm going through this exact nightmare right now! Had my appeal hearing 5 days ago after being laid off (company said I abandoned my job but I have emails proving they eliminated my position). The anxiety of waiting is eating me alive - I've been checking my account probably 50 times a day which I know is crazy. Reading through all these experiences is giving me so much hope though! I'm definitely going to download the mobile app and focus on the Payment History page like everyone suggests. It's amazing how consistent everyone's advice is about the 7-14 day window and watching for that status change from "not payable" to "pending." I'm owed about $4,800 in back benefits and honestly that money would change everything right now. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and tips - this thread is literally saving my sanity during this horrible waiting period. I'll keep submitting my bi-weekly requests and try to limit myself to checking twice a day instead of constantly refreshing. Hopefully I'll have good news to share with this community soon! 🙏
@Sophia Rodriguez I totally feel your pain! I went through the exact same obsessive checking cycle when I was waiting for my appeal results. Five days is still really early in the process, so try not to panic yet. Based on everyone s'experiences in this thread, you re'looking at probably another 2-9 days before you see any changes. The fact that you have emails proving they eliminated your position is huge - that s'exactly the kind of documentation that wins these appeals. I know it s'easier said than done, but try to stick to that twice-daily checking schedule. The constant refreshing just makes the anxiety worse and won t'make the decision come any faster. Focus on the Payment History page on the mobile app like everyone s'been saying. You ve'got solid evidence and $4,800 would definitely be life-changing right now. Hang in there - this community has shown that people with legitimate layoff cases like yours usually get good news! Keep us posted! 💪
I'm in the exact same boat right now! Had my appeal hearing 6 days ago after being wrongfully denied (laid off due to budget cuts but employer contested saying I quit). The waiting is absolutely killing me - I've been refreshing my TWC account like it's my job! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so incredibly helpful though. I'm definitely going to focus on checking the Payment History page on the mobile app instead of the main dashboard, and limit myself to twice daily checks like people have suggested. It's so reassuring to see that most people who were legitimately laid off ended up winning their appeals within that 7-14 day window. I'm owed about $3,900 in back payments and honestly could really use some good news soon. Thank you to everyone who shared their timelines and specific tips - this thread is like finding gold when you're going through this stressful process alone! I'll keep you all posted on any status changes. Fingers crossed! 🤞
@Diego Vargas hang in there! Day 6 is still well within the normal range based on everyone s'experiences here. I know that constant refreshing becomes addictive when you re'stressed about money - I did the same thing during my wait! The mobile app Payment History page tip has been mentioned by so many people here that it s'clearly the way to go. $3,900 in back payments would be such a huge relief, and the fact that you have budget cuts as the reason not (misconduct gives) you a really strong case. Try to find some distractions for the next few days while you re'in that crucial 7-14 day window. Maybe set phone alarms for your twice-daily checks so you re'not tempted to look more often? This community has been amazing for support - definitely keep us updated when you see any changes! 🙏
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Just wanted to share my current experience for anyone tracking timelines - I'm in week 3 after being laid off from my healthcare admin job, and this thread has been a lifesaver for managing my expectations! Seeing Melissa's complete journey from $0.00 to actual deposit really helps me understand this is a marathon, not a sprint. The psychological aspect of checking that TWC portal daily and seeing zeros is tough, but knowing that 4-6 weeks seems to be the norm helps me not panic that I did something wrong. I've been keeping meticulous records of my work search activities (applying to 5-6 jobs per week) and taking screenshots of every payment request submission. What really stands out from everyone's stories is how suddenly the change happens - one day zeros, next day actual amounts. That gives me hope that when my time comes, it'll be just as clear and definitive. The waiting is stressful when funds are running low, but this community has shown me I'm not alone in this experience. Thanks to everyone for being so transparent about your timelines and processes. Will definitely update when I see my status change from those dreaded zeros!
@Matthew Sanchez Your approach sounds perfect - week 3 with that level of documentation puts you in great shape! Healthcare admin experience should actually help you with job searching since there s'decent demand in that field right now. The 5-6 applications per week is well above the minimum requirement too, which gives you a good buffer. You re'absolutely right about the psychological toll of those daily zero checks. I found it helped to set a specific time like (8am to) check once per day instead of throughout the day. The anticipation builds up less that way. Based on all the stories here, you re'getting close to that 4-6 week window where things typically start changing. And yeah, it really does seem to happen overnight when it does - which is both frustrating why (couldn t'it happen sooner? but) also reassuring when (it comes, you ll'know for sure .)Keep doing exactly what you re'doing with the documentation and payment requests. You ve'got this!
This entire discussion has been incredibly reassuring! I'm currently in week 6 of waiting and just saw my status change from $0.00 to $487 yesterday - reading Melissa's experience gives me so much hope that the actual deposit is coming soon! I was starting to think something was wrong since I hit that 6-week mark, but it sounds like I'm still within the normal range. Got laid off from my office job in February and have been stressed about money, but seeing everyone's success stories here keeps me motivated. I've been doing direct deposit too, so hopefully I'll see the money hit my account in the next 2-3 days like Melissa did. This community has been way more helpful than any official TWC resource - the real-world timelines and experiences are exactly what people need to hear during such a stressful process. Thanks to everyone for sharing your journeys! Will definitely update when the deposit actually hits my account.
Amina Diop
Great advice about setting up direct deposit! I actually didn't know you could do that with ReliaCard. Does anyone know if there are any fees for transferring the money from the ReliaCard to your bank account, or is direct deposit completely free? I'd love to avoid the card altogether if possible since I've heard so many horror stories about people having issues with them.
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Micah Trail
•Direct deposit through TWC is completely free! You can set it up in your TWC account online or by calling them. Once it's set up, your payments go straight to your bank account and you never have to deal with the ReliaCard at all. I switched to direct deposit after my first payment and it's been so much easier - no worrying about lost cards or address issues. Just make sure to have your bank routing and account numbers ready when you set it up.
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Just wanted to jump in and say this thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation where I need to update my address with TWC and I was dreading the whole process. It sounds like the key takeaways are: 1) Call ReliaCard directly to update address there (855-282-6161), 2) Call TWC to update BOTH claim profile AND payment delivery profile, and 3) Consider setting up direct deposit to avoid card issues altogether. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it's so much better getting real advice from people who've actually been through this rather than trying to figure it out from the confusing TWC website!
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