ESD still doesn't show my claim after 2 weeks - normal wait time?

This happened to me back in January. My claim didn't show up for almost 3 weeks! ESD's system is notoriously slow at updating. As long as you got the confirmation number when you filed, your claim is in their system somewhere. Have you tried calling the claims center directly? They can verify if your claim is actually in the system even if it's not showing up in your online account yet.

OMGGGG the EXACT same thing is happening to me right now!!! filed last thursday and NOTHING shows up when i check!! tried calling like 50 times this week and cant get thru at ALL!! this is beyond frustrating ugh

The system is severely backlogged right now. There were some tech upgrades in February that are still causing issues with claim visibility in the portal. Your claim is likely in process but just not displaying correctly. A few tips: 1. Check if you received an email confirmation when you filed - save this 2. Keep screenshots of your online account showing no claim 3. Continue filing weekly claims even if your initial claim isn't showing up 4. Try accessing your account from a different browser (sometimes it's a browser cache issue) I know it's stressful, but ESD will backdate your payments to your original filing date once everything is processed correctly.

If you need to actually reach someone at ESD, I was in the same boat last month and finally got through using Claimyr. It's a service that basically holds your place in line and calls you when they connect with an ESD agent. Saved me hours of frustration and hangups. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent I talked to said that sometimes claims get stuck in the initial verification queue but don't show up in the online portal. They were able to see my claim in their system and push it through to the next stage.

u have to wait 3-4 weeks esd is slow af. system been broken since covid and they never fixed it right. my friend works there says they r still using some paper processing for new claims lol. just wait it out

Just checking back - were you able to get through to ESD? For your weekly claims question, yes, you should absolutely file your weekly claims even if you can't see your initial claim. There's a separate section for filing weekly claims that should work regardless. If you miss filing your weekly claims, it creates a whole new set of problems later.

I went through this exact nightmare in January. The claim was stuck in what they call "identity verification purgatory" and wouldn't show in my account. Here's what worked for me: 1. I contacted my state representative's office (find yours at leg.wa.gov) 2. Filled out their constituent services form explaining the situation 3. They contacted ESD on my behalf 4. My claim suddenly appeared in the system 2 days later State reps have special channels to ESD that regular claimants don't have access to. It's ridiculous that we have to go to these lengths, but it works.

Wait I'm confused about something... are you talking about your ESD unemployment claim or your tax refund from Washington state? Your post title mentions ESD but your description sounds like you might be waiting on a tax refund. Those are completely different systems.