Amara, you're definitely not alone in this frustrating experience! I went through almost the exact same thing last year - claim stuck for 8 weeks, Governor's office escalation, then that confusing status bounce from approved back to pending. It's absolutely maddening when you're already stressed about finances. What helped me was understanding that the ESD system has multiple "checkpoints" even after escalation approval. The new adjudication date usually means they're doing a final wage verification or clearing any system flags before releasing payment. In my case, it took about 5 business days from the pending status to actually seeing money in my account. One tip that saved my sanity: set up direct deposit if you haven't already, and check your bank account daily rather than obsessing over the ESD portal status. My payment showed up in my account before the portal even updated to "paid." The system is slow to refresh but the payments themselves process much faster. You've got this - the Governor's office escalation really does work, it just takes a few more days than we'd all like!

This whole thread is so reassuring to read! I'm currently at week 6 of waiting on my claim (also healthcare - seems like there were a lot of us affected by the recent hospital layoffs). Haven't contacted the Governor's office yet but after reading everyone's experiences here, I think I need to make that call. Amara, based on what everyone is saying, it really does sound like you're in the final stretch even though the status changes are confusing. The fact that your individual weeks are showing different statuses like Sophia mentioned seems like a really good sign that they're actively processing your case. I'm going to try that Claimyr thing Olivia mentioned too - anything to avoid those 4+ hour hold times! Thanks to everyone sharing their timelines and experiences. This community is literally the only thing keeping me hopeful that this nightmare will eventually end. Keep us posted on how your call goes tomorrow morning!

Just wanted to chime in as another newcomer who's been silently dealing with similar SAW frustrations! This thread is like finding gold - I've had the auto-logout issue twice in the past month and was starting to think I was going crazy. @Yara Assad, your detailed description of trying everything matches my experience perfectly, and seeing the community rally with so many different solutions gives me hope for next time this happens. @Javier Morales, your point about the 24-hour silent lockout is particularly eye-opening - I bet that's what happened to me the first time and I had no idea! And @Hiroshi Nakamura, the tip about using the direct SAW login instead of going through the ESD portal is brilliant - I never would have thought of that approach. This is exactly the kind of practical, real-world troubleshooting that you can't find anywhere else. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread and looking forward to being part of a community where people actually help each other solve problems instead of just complaining about them. Thanks everyone for showing what collaborative problem-solving looks like!

As someone who just joined this community after struggling with my own ESD issues, I have to say this thread is incredibly helpful! I've been dealing with intermittent SAW login problems for weeks and had no idea about so many of these solutions. The systematic approach you all took here - from basic troubleshooting to the more technical VPN and network solutions - is exactly what I needed to see. @Yara Assad, thanks for being so detailed about everything you tried initially. It helps knowing I'm not the only one who went through the whole "clear cache, try different browsers, reset password multiple times" routine! And huge thanks to everyone who contributed solutions, especially @Javier Morales for the comprehensive troubleshooting steps and @Hiroshi Nakamura for that direct SAW login tip - I had no idea that could make a difference. What really stands out to me is how @Yara Assad came back to update everyone on what actually worked. That kind of follow-through is gold for people like me who are searching for solutions to the same problem. I'm definitely saving this thread as my SAW troubleshooting guide. This community seems like exactly what I needed - people who actually want to help each other navigate these frustrating government systems!

UPDATE: I got through to ESD! For anyone who has this problem in the future - keep calling and try the WorkSource suggestion. The agent said they could see I was trying to correct an honest mistake. They canceled today's claim submission and I was able to refile it with the correct hours right away. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!

This is such a relief to read! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where I accidentally double-counted some hours from a side gig. Your post gives me hope that ESD will understand it was an honest mistake. Did they ask you for any documentation when you called, or were they able to see from your account history that it was clearly an error? I'm preparing to call tomorrow morning and want to have everything ready.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when I got laid off from my software engineering job. As a green card holder, I was initially nervous about applying, but it turned out to be completely straightforward. Washington ESD treated me exactly the same as any other applicant - they only care that you're legally authorized to work, which permanent residents obviously are. The online application took maybe 30 minutes and I had my first payment within 3 weeks. Don't let the immigration aspect stress you out - your green card gives you all the same rights as citizens when it comes to unemployment benefits. Just make sure you have your employment history and wage information ready when you apply.

I'm actually in a very similar situation - permanent resident for about 3 years and just got laid off from my marketing job last week. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. It sounds like the consensus is clear: green card holders are fully eligible and the process is the same as for citizens. I appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and experiences, especially those who've been through it multiple times. Going to start my application tomorrow morning. Thanks to everyone who contributed - this thread should definitely help other permanent residents who might be hesitant about applying!

One thing to consider beyond the unemployment benefits - if you do go back, try to get the job offer in writing with details about the raise and any other changes. Since they already let you go once due to "performance issues" that apparently weren't actually your fault, you'll want some documentation about the new terms. Also might be worth asking about job security or what's changed to prevent this from happening again. The unemployment benefit situation sounds like it'll work out fine based on what others have said, but protecting yourself going forward is important too.

Dylan, you're definitely not alone in this situation - getting rehired after collecting unemployment can be confusing! The good news is that since you were legitimately fired on October 1st and have been properly following all the requirements (job searches, weekly claims), you won't have to repay those benefits. The key is that your separation was genuine and involuntary, and this rehire offer came unexpectedly after a management change. When you make your decision, just remember to: - Report your return-to-work date accurately on your final weekly claim - Stop claiming benefits once you start working again - If you start mid-week, report those earnings properly for partial benefits calculation The unemployment you collected during those 6 weeks was rightfully yours during a period of legitimate unemployment. Going back to your former employer doesn't somehow retroactively invalidate that. Best of luck with whatever you decide!