So glad to see your update that the money finally came through! This is exactly why I always tell people to expect 3-5 business days after it shows "processed" - especially around holidays. The DEO really needs to be more transparent about these timing delays. I've been helping people navigate unemployment issues for years and this confusion about payment timing comes up constantly. At least now anyone who finds this thread will know what to expect!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my payment just switched to "processed" yesterday and I'm anxiously waiting for it to hit my account. Reading everyone's experiences here is really reassuring. It's crazy how the DEO system doesn't explain any of this timing stuff clearly. Like, would it kill them to add a simple note that says "allow 2-4 business days for direct deposit after processing, longer during holidays"? Would save so much stress and probably thousands of phone calls to their already overwhelmed call center. Anyway, thanks to everyone sharing their timelines - gives me hope that my payment will show up by Friday!

Emails to employers can count as work search activities, but you need documentation. Each work search contact should include: 1. Date of contact 2. Method of contact (email, online application, in-person, etc.) 3. Company name, address, and phone number 4. Name of person contacted (if possible) 5. Type of work sought 6. Result of contact CareerSource workshops and job fairs also count toward your work search requirements. I recommend mixing different types of activities rather than just doing emails. And save everything - screenshots of applications, copies of emails, etc. DEO can request proof up to a year later.

Congratulations on getting through the system! Your success story gives me hope. I've been dealing with the same exact issues for the past week - constant freezing and logouts. I'm going to try your approach tomorrow morning at 5:30 AM with Chrome incognito mode. Quick question - when you say don't use autofill, does that include the browser asking to save passwords, or just the form completion stuff? I want to make sure I do this right on my first early morning attempt since getting up that early is going to be rough for me!

Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a lot depending on where you are.

unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for a job instead of waiting for a handout? 🤷‍♂️

After using Claimyr to get through to DEO, ask specifically for a "claim escalation" and mention the 5-month timeframe. According to Florida regulations, investigations should typically be completed within 90 days unless there are exceptional circumstances. The agent can put in a special request to the adjudication supervisor for claims that exceed that timeframe. Be polite but firm about needing this escalation due to the extreme hardship the delay is causing.

Any luck with the representative or getting through to DEO yet? I'm invested in your situation now and hoping you get resolution soon!

One last tip: When you do get through to DEO, specifically ask them to check if your claim has a 'quarterly wage review flag' or if it's in the 'monetary reconsideration queue.' Those are the two most common reasons backdated claims get delayed, and sometimes they won't volunteer this information unless you specifically ask. If either of those are the case, request that they expedite the review since you've already been waiting 3+ weeks.

I went through the exact same situation last year with backdated claims from December to February. Three weeks is definitely frustrating but unfortunately pretty normal for backdated claims, especially when crossing quarters like yours. The good news is that 'PROCESSED' status with no pending determinations usually means you're in the system correctly and it's just working through their backlog. One thing that helped me was keeping detailed records of all my claim weeks and when I submitted them - it made the conversation much smoother when I finally got through to a specialist. Also, don't panic if it takes another week or two. I know bills are stressful but the money will come once it processes, and it'll be retroactive to your original claim date. The 7:30am Monday call strategy that Kara mentioned really does work better than other times. I got through on my second try doing that. Hang in there!