good luck with the new job! sounds like you have a good plan for ending your benefits properly

Congrats on landing the new job! I went through this same process a few months ago. The key things are: 1) File your final weekly claim and report ALL earnings from your new job (even orientation/training pay), 2) Stop filing claims once you're working full-time, and 3) Keep documentation of your last claim for your records. Washington ESD's system will automatically close your claim after a few weeks of not filing. If you want extra peace of mind, you can try calling them to confirm, but honestly the process is pretty straightforward - just don't overthink it!

The key thing to remember is that Washington ESD's primary concern is whether you're genuinely available for work. If you can honestly say you're available for full-time work and your school schedule doesn't prevent you from accepting a job, you should be okay.

I actually went through the approval process for nursing school while on unemployment benefits last year. The most important thing is to contact WorkSource Washington BEFORE you enroll - they have a specific application process for Training Benefits that can take several weeks to process. For nursing programs, they typically approve them because healthcare is considered high-demand, but you need to show that your program will lead to employment in a field with good job prospects. I had to provide documentation about the program, graduation requirements, and potential salary ranges. Once approved, you don't have to do the regular job search requirements, but you still file weekly claims and report your training status. The whole process was actually smoother than I expected once I got the right approvals in place.

Just remember that when you do get through to Washington ESD to report your move, have all your information ready - new address, phone number, when the move is happening, etc. It'll make the call go much smoother.

I went through this exact situation when I moved from Washington to Colorado while collecting unemployment. The good news is it's totally doable! You just need to update your address in your eServices account and continue filing your weekly claims. The key things to remember: 1) You're still filing with Washington ESD since that's where you worked, 2) You can search for jobs in Oregon, 3) Keep detailed records of your job search activities, and 4) Make sure you can honestly say you're available for work. I had zero issues with my benefits continuing after the move. The only hiccup was it took me forever to get through to ESD to ask questions, but the actual process was straightforward.

Good luck OP! The first payment is always the most nerve-wracking but it sounds like you're doing everything right.

I went through the exact same thing last year! Filed my claim, saw "processed" status, but then had to wait what felt like forever for actual money. In my case, it was about 14 days from filing to first payment hitting my account. The "processed" status is actually a good sign - it means they've approved your initial claim and you're in the system. Just keep doing those weekly claims religiously because if you miss one, it can really mess things up. I know the bills piling up part is stressful, but based on your timeline you should see something very soon. Hang in there!

Final update from OP: My claim was approved! Took about 2 weeks and they did contact my former employer to verify. Thanks everyone for the advice about selecting layoff and providing documentation. Really helped me feel confident about my application.

Congratulations on getting approved! This is such a helpful thread for anyone dealing with confusing separation paperwork. The key takeaway seems to be: be honest about what actually happened (layoff due to business reasons), provide supporting documentation, and don't get hung up on whatever terminology your employer used. Washington ESD investigators are pretty good at sorting out the real situation from company paperwork language.