I'm in week 2 of waiting for my examiner review and finding this thread incredibly reassuring! Filed my claim in mid-March after being laid off during "operational efficiency improvements" but my employer is claiming I was terminated for "unsatisfactory work quality" - which is absolutely false. I have my last performance review from December showing "exceeds expectations" in all categories and an email from my manager just three weeks before the layoff praising my work on a critical project and calling me "one of our most reliable team members." It's infuriating how employers can fabricate these stories when there's clear documentation proving otherwise. I've been staying on top of my weekly certifications and have organized all my evidence including the performance review, that glowing email, and the company announcement about "efficiency improvements" they sent out company-wide. The financial stress is already building but reading everyone's experiences here - especially seeing that people with solid documentation like performance reviews and contradictory emails consistently get approved - gives me hope to push through this waiting period. Really grateful for this community sharing their timelines and keeping each other motivated. It's amazing how many employers use these same dishonest tactics when the real reason is clearly cost-cutting, but at least we're all supporting each other through this frustrating process!

I'm in week 4 of waiting for my examiner review and this thread has been such a source of comfort and practical advice! Filed my claim in early February after being laid off during "company restructuring" but my former employer is claiming I was terminated for "insubordination" - complete lies. I have email documentation showing I was always professional and respectful, plus my termination letter clearly states "position eliminated due to organizational changes." It's so maddening how employers can just fabricate these stories to avoid paying unemployment when there's black and white proof of the real reason. I've been religious about filing my weekly certifications and keeping all my documentation organized. The financial pressure is definitely mounting but seeing everyone's experiences here - especially those with solid evidence getting approved after the 6-8 week wait - keeps me hopeful. Really appreciate this community for sharing timelines and supporting each other through this stressful process. It's incredible how many of us are dealing with employers making false performance claims to cover up what were clearly business decisions. Thanks for all the advice about proactive fact-finding submissions and keeping detailed records - this support means everything when you're stuck in limbo!

UPDATE: I just went through my records and my wage protest actually took 31 days from submission to resolution. Here's the exact timeline if it helps: - Day 1: Submitted wage dispute with W-2 and paystubs - Day 14: Called to check status (on hold for 2+ hours) - Day 15: Got through to someone who said they were "still reviewing" - Day 22: Called again using Claimyr, rep escalated my case - Day 31: Received determination letter with corrected WBA - Day 33: Received all backpay So about a month total. The key was getting someone to escalate it after the initial review period passed.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my wage dispute 4 weeks ago because my employer somehow reported only half my actual wages. It's so frustrating watching people get approved for way higher benefits when I know I should qualify for more. I've been trying the regular phone number but can never get through. After reading all these comments I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow. Has anyone had luck getting their case expedited due to financial hardship? I'm behind on rent and really need that backpay once this gets resolved.

One important thing I forgot to mention - while your protest is being reviewed, double-check that all your employers from the base year reported your wages correctly to PA. Sometimes the issue isn't with UC but with employer reporting. You can verify this by contacting your previous employers' HR departments and confirming they submitted the proper quarterly wage reports to the state. Also, make sure you're still meeting the work search requirements during this time! The wage protest doesn't exempt you from the job search activities.

Hey there! I went through a similar wage protest situation about 4 months ago. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, but hang in there! In my case, it took about 5 weeks from the "under review" status to getting the corrected determination. One thing that really helped speed things up for me was submitting a detailed cover letter with my wage documentation explaining exactly which employers and time periods were missing, along with the total dollar amounts. I also included copies of my W-2s AND paystubs for each missing quarter. Make sure everything is crystal clear - don't make them guess what you're claiming. The good news is that once they approve your protest, you'll get all the backpay in one lump sum. I got an extra $3,200 when mine was finally processed! Just keep filing your weekly claims religiously during this time - you don't want to miss any weeks that you're entitled to the higher benefit amount for.

I'm in a very similar boat right now! My appeal has been at "reviewed as valid" status for about 10 days after I lost benefits due to CareerLink system errors that prevented me from completing my work search log. Like you, I have official documentation from CareerLink confirming it was a technical issue on their end. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - especially learning from @Landon Morgan that "reviewed as valid" just means the appeal was properly filed and they're now reviewing the documentation. The timeline of 3-4 weeks that multiple people have shared gives me realistic expectations, and it's so reassuring to see that others with CareerLink technical issues and proper documentation have gotten favorable decisions without needing hearings. The waiting is definitely stressful when you know you did nothing wrong! Thanks for posting this - it's exactly what I needed to see to understand what this status means and what to expect next. Keeping my fingers crossed for both of us!

I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation! My appeal has been showing "reviewed as valid" for about 12 days now after I had CareerLink technical issues that prevented me from accessing my account to complete work search requirements. I have written confirmation from my local CareerLink office that their system was experiencing widespread login problems during that time period. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so reassuring - especially @Landon Morgan's detailed explanations about what "reviewed as valid" actually means and how appeals with good documentation typically get resolved without hearings. The 3-4 week timeline that multiple people have shared gives me realistic expectations for when I might hear back. It's frustrating that we have to go through this process for technical problems that were completely beyond our control, but seeing so many positive outcomes for similar CareerLink system issues gives me hope. Thanks for starting this discussion - it's exactly the information I needed! I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims and checking both my dashboard and mail while I wait.

Just wanted to share my timeline for anyone else currently waiting! Filed my PA UC claim 16 days ago and finally got approved this morning. My employer (small manufacturing company) took a full 10 days to respond, then it was another 6 days for the examiner review. I was getting really nervous around day 13-14 thinking something had gone wrong, especially after reading about @Freya Andersen's quick 9-day approval! But it all worked out in the end. The weekly certification filing from day 1 was absolutely crucial - I would have lost 2+ weeks of benefits if I had waited for approval first like I originally planned. Text alerts saved my sanity too since I wasn't obsessively checking the dashboard. For anyone in the middle of waiting, hang in there! The 9-14 day range mentioned throughout this thread is pretty accurate, though some like me fall slightly outside it. The system does work, just slowly!

I'm currently on day 6 of waiting and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! The consistent 9-14 day timeline everyone's sharing is so much more realistic than the vague "processing time" info on the official site. I've been following all the advice here - filed my weekly certification from day 1, set up text alerts, and checking correspondence daily. It's amazing how this discussion has become the best resource for understanding what to actually expect during the PA UC process. @Freya Andersen thanks for sharing your experience and congrats on the quick 9-day approval! @Melissa Lin your 16-day timeline is also helpful to know that even if it goes slightly longer than the typical range, it still works out. The weekly certification emphasis throughout this thread probably saved me from making a costly mistake. Looking forward to hopefully adding my own success story here soon!