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Quick question - if I worked in another state before moving to Washington, does that affect my new claim here? I'm worried it might complicate things.
You should still file in Washington if that's where you live now. Washington ESD can coordinate with other states to get your wage information. It might slow down processing slightly but shouldn't prevent you from getting benefits.
That's a relief, thank you. I was worried I'd have to file in my previous state.
Just wanted to follow up and say I successfully filed my new claim this morning! It took about 45 minutes to complete everything but wasn't as bad as I expected. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement. Now I just wait to see if it gets approved.
You definitely can! Just take your time and have all your info ready before you start.
Great job! Remember to file your weekly claims even while waiting for the initial determination.
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For what it's worth, I've had several claims go 'in progress' for 3-4 days and they always eventually processed without any issues. I think it's just their normal workflow and they're probably understaffed like most government agencies.
That's reassuring to hear. I guess I just need to be more patient, though it's hard when bills are due.
I totally understand the financial stress. Maybe set up payment arrangements with utilities or other bills if you're worried about timing. Most companies are understanding about unemployment delays.
Has anyone noticed if certain days of the week are faster for processing? I usually file on Sundays but wondering if there's a better day to avoid delays.
In my experience, the day you file doesn't really matter for processing speed. It's more about their overall volume and any verification issues with your specific claim.
That makes sense. I was probably overthinking it, but when you're waiting for money you need, every detail feels important.
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Good luck with your application! The process seems overwhelming at first but most people get through it fine. Just take it step by step.
Thank you! I really appreciate everyone's help and advice.
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One thing to watch for - if they need any additional info from you, they'll send a separate letter asking for it. Don't ignore those or your claim could get denied for non-response.
Good point! I'll make sure to check my mail carefully for anything from ESD.
Yeah and respond quickly if they do ask for something. They usually give you like 10 days to respond.
Overall Washington ESD is pretty good about approving legitimate claims. The wait is frustrating but they do process most applications eventually. Just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! Feeling much better about the waiting now. I'll keep filing my weekly claims and watching for that letter in the mail.
Good plan! Hope you hear something positive soon. Keep us posted on how it goes.
QuantumQuester
One thing that helped me was creating a detailed timeline of my employment and keeping all my pay stubs organized. When Washington ESD requested wage information, I was able to provide everything immediately instead of scrambling to find documents. Being prepared definitely sped up my approval process.
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Isabella Costa
•That's smart. I have most of my recent pay stubs but should probably gather older ones just in case.
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Andre Moreau
•Organization is key with Washington ESD. They might ask for stuff going back 18 months.
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Zoe Stavros
For anyone still waiting - I know it's frustrating but try to be patient. Washington ESD is processing thousands of claims and they do get to everyone eventually. In the meantime, make sure you're meeting the job search requirements and keeping good records. The backpay once you're approved will cover the waiting period.
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Isabella Costa
•Thanks for the encouragement. It's hard to stay patient when bills are piling up, but I know they'll get to it eventually.
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Jamal Harris
•The backpay definitely helps once it comes through. Just keep doing everything right while you wait.
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