ID.me verification approved but TWC claim still showing unapproved - how long to wait?

it took like 5 days for mine to update after I did the id.me thing. the systems don't talk to each other right away sometimes

The TWC system doesn't instantly sync with ID.me - there's usually a 3-7 business day delay. Make sure you completed ALL parts of the ID.me verification (sometimes people miss the final step where you have to authorize sharing your info with TWC specifically). Also, continue requesting your payment on your scheduled day even if the system still shows as pending verification. The payments will process retroactively once verification clears.

same thing happened to me!! so frustrating right? mine took almost 2 weeks to update and i was freaking out the whole time lol

I went through this exact situation in January. The verification process is definitely confusing! After completing ID.me, you need to make sure you authorized TWC specifically to receive your verification. Login to ID.me, go to your account settings, and check under "My Authorized Partners" to see if Texas Workforce Commission is listed there. If not, you'll need to complete that step. Even after everything is done correctly, TWC takes 3-10 business days to update their system. Unfortunately, their systems don't communicate in real-time. If it's been more than 10 business days, you should definitely try calling them, though getting through is a nightmare. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a TWC representative after wasting days trying to call myself. They have a system that gets you in the call queue without you having to redial hundreds of times. Saved me so much frustration - you can see how it works at https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. The rep was able to confirm my ID.me verification had been received but was still in their processing queue.

My cousins sister had this problem and it took 3 months to resolve!!!! The TWC is so backed up they dont care about us.

A few important points about ID.me verification with TWC that might help you and others: 1. The verification process has THREE parts: completing ID.me verification, authorizing TWC access to your verification, and TWC processing that verification (3-10 business days). 2. You MUST continue requesting payments on your scheduled day during this time, even with the claim showing as "unapproved." This ensures you don't miss any benefits once verification is complete. 3. If TWC requested verification through your correspondence inbox (not just the automatic ID.me process everyone does), make sure you've responded to that specific request. 4. After 10 business days, if your claim still shows as needing verification, I recommend calling TWC directly. Request a "claim status update" specifically regarding your ID.me verification. 5. The TWC online status doesn't always update immediately even after their system has processed your verification. Sometimes the payment will be released before the online status changes. Hope this helps! The verification process has improved dramatically since 2021, but it can still be confusing.

anybody know if you have to do the id.me thing every time you request payment or just once at the beginning???

The whole ID.me system is a JOKE! I got verified but TWC still flagged my account for "identity issues" THREE TIMES during my claim period. Each time I had to wait 3+ weeks for them to fix it while my bills piled up. The right hand doesn't know what the left is doing over there. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Screenshot your ID.me confirmation and save all emails - you'll need them when TWC inevitably screws something up again.

Update: My claim status just changed to approved! It took exactly 8 days from when I completed the ID.me verification. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance that I just needed to be patient. I'm going to request my payment tomorrow as scheduled.

Congratulations on getting approved! That's such a relief when you're stressed about finances. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation, I wanted to add that you can also check your verification status directly in your ID.me account under "My Wallet" - it will show which agencies have access to your verified information. Sometimes people think they completed verification but missed the final authorization step for TWC specifically. Also, if you're ever unsure about your claim status, the TWC website has a "claim summary" page that's usually more up-to-date than the main dashboard. Hope this helps someone else going through the same anxiety!

I'm so glad to see this thread and that you got approved! I'm currently in the same boat - completed ID.me verification 4 days ago and still showing as unapproved. Reading everyone's experiences here is really reassuring that this is normal and I just need to wait a bit longer. The stress of not knowing when benefits will come through while bills are due is no joke. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and tips - especially the advice about continuing to request payments even while the status shows unapproved. This community is a lifesaver when dealing with TWC's confusing systems!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now and this thread is incredibly helpful! I completed my ID.me verification 6 days ago and my TWC account still shows "unapproved" status. Reading everyone's experiences has really calmed my nerves - it sounds like 3-10 business days is totally normal. I was starting to panic thinking I did something wrong, but now I understand it's just their slow system sync. I've been continuing to request my weekly payments as advised, and I made sure to check that TWC is listed in my ID.me authorized partners (it is). The waiting is torture when rent is due next week, but at least now I know this delay is standard. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and tips!