how long does it take you to get your first unemployment check?
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You can expect to hear from us within 21 days of submitting your claim. It's best to submit your claim as soon as possible after your circumstances change. This way there may be less time between your last payment from your employer and your first payment from us.
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When will I get paid? After you complete the initial unemployment application, the PUA application, and have filed your first weekly claim certification, your payment will be processed within 3 business days. You can choose a payment method of direct deposit or paper check (direct deposit is the quicker method).
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The average unemployment claim is approved with no issues and benefits become available 1-3 weeks after you apply. Other claims require more research to reach a decision on whether you'll receive benefits and could take a little longer.
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How long does it take to receive my first unemployment check? Pending any atypical delays, such as the requirement for additional paperwork, you might expect your first unemployment payment within three weeks of filing your claim.
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It takes at least three weeks to process a claim for unemployment benefits and issue payment to most eligible workers. If you choose to receive payments via a debit card, Bank of America will mail you a card once benefit payments are available.
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When you'll get paid You can expect to hear from us within 21 days of submitting your claim. The time it takes us to assess your claim doesn't affect your waiting period. If you don't have a waiting period, you'll get your first payment within 2 weeks once your claim is successful.
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Timeframe. If you file your claim online, you'll receive a check in two weeks or less. If you file your claim by mail, you'll receive a letter from us within 30 days. You can expect your check usually within an additional four to six weeks.
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In most cases where there is an issue, the first payment can usually be processed within 15 business days (if you are determined eligible for benefits). For the remainder, it can take longer.
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It takes three to six weeks from the time you file your claim to when you receive your first payment, because we have to review and process your application for benefits. You will not receive benefits during this time period.
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If you are eligible, we will issue your first payment approximately four weeks after you apply for benefits. Typically, your first payment is only for one week even though you submitted a payment request for two weeks. This is because the first payable week is your “waiting week.”
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It takes at least three weeks to process a claim for unemployment benefits and issue payment to most eligible workers. We appreciate your patience. If you choose to receive payments via a debit card, Bank of America will mail you a card once benefit payments are available.
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It takes at least three weeks to process a claim for unemployment benefits and issue payment to most eligible workers. When your first benefit payment is available, you will receive an EDD Debit CardSM in the mail.
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How long does it take to get an unemployment claim? An employer-filed claim, if filed with no errors, should take less than a week to pay the employee. An individual claim, with no errors, can take up to 21 days to process and pay the claimant.
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Expect at least 21 days or more to access your weekly benefit payment. Please expect at least 21 days or more to access your weekly benefit payment if you are eligible to receive benefits. Payments will be made to the most recent payment method on record: direct deposit or state issued debit card.
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If you are entitled to receive EI regular benefits, you should receive your first payment within 28 days of the date we receive your application and all required documents. ... Shortly after you submit your EI application, we will mail you an EI benefit statement. This does not mean that your application has been approved.
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It may take up to four weeks from the date you file your initial claim to receive the first payment. The earliest your payment may be issued is during the third week.
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Payment of Benefits. If you are eligible for benefits and file timely biweekly claims, you should receive your first benefit payment within four weeks after filing your application for benefits. (Because of the Waiting Week, your first payment may be for only one week.) Benefits are paid biweekly (every other week).