how long does it normally take to get your first unemployment check?
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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. You must complete bi-weekly reports to prove your eligibility and to receive benefits to which you may be entitled.
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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.
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After you've applied. 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.
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It usually takes two or three (2-3) weeks following the week you filed your claim to receive your first benefit payment, provided that you have followed all instructions, filed your weekly certifications as instructed, and have met all eligibility requirements.
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After the first certification (which is done during the third week of unemployment) they will receive their payment in about 2-3 days, but can vary depending on circumstances. Certification can be done using a person's MIWAM account and/or by phone by MARVIN.
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An Unemployment Insurance benefit debit card will be issued to you at the time your first eligible week processes. How long will it take to receive payments? It normally takes between 7-10 days to receive the card.
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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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Once your claim is filed, you will receive a confirmation notice that your claim has been received. You must request benefit payment no later than seven days from your scheduled report date. If your claim is accepted, it will take two to four weeks to receive your first payment.
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You must request benefit payment no later than seven days from your scheduled report date. If your claim is accepted, it will take two to four weeks to receive your first payment. The week you file your claim is a "waiting week" during which no benefits are paid.
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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.
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After your claim is filed and accepted, the state of Florida requires that you go through a “waiting week” during which no benefits will be paid to you. Overall, it will take about three to four weeks for you to receive your first payment.
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It takes about three to six weeks from the time you file New York unemployment claims to when you receive your first payment due to processing and reviewing of your New York unemployment application.
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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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A benefit year consists of 52 weeks starting with the first week you filed your claim. Your maximum amount is your weekly benefit amount multiplied by the number of your base week, up to a maximum of 26 weeks. It takes about 3 to 4 weeks to get your first benefits.
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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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I just filed a new claim; when will I receive my first payment? If everything is in order on your claim, you should receive your first payment about three to four weeks after you apply for benefits.
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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.