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Just wanted to add another tip that helped me when I was stuck in the lockout loop - disable any browser extensions you might have running, especially ad blockers or privacy extensions. I had uBlock Origin running and it was interfering with the PA UC site's login process. Once I disabled it and refreshed the page, I was able to stay logged in. Also, if you're using any password managers like LastPass or 1Password, try logging in manually without using the auto-fill feature. The PA UC system seems really sensitive to anything that might look like automated login attempts.
That's a really good point about browser extensions! I didn't even think about that. I have a bunch of extensions running including an ad blocker and a privacy extension. Going to bookmark this thread because there are so many helpful tips here. It's crazy how finicky the PA UC system is - seems like you have to disable half your browser just to use it properly. Thanks for sharing that tip about password managers too, that could definitely explain some of the login issues people are having.
I went through this exact same nightmare last month! The PA UC system is so broken it's ridiculous. What finally worked for me was a combination of things: 1) Used Firefox browser in private/incognito mode, 2) Completely cleared all browser data (not just cache but cookies, stored passwords, everything), 3) Waited until mid-morning on a weekday to try logging in (seems like the system is less overloaded then), and 4) Made sure to type everything manually - no copy/paste, no autofill, nothing. It took me about 6 attempts over 3 days but I eventually got through. The key was being really patient and not trying to rush the process. Good luck!
This is such great advice! I'm dealing with a similar lockout issue right now and haven't tried Firefox in private mode yet. The timing tip about mid-morning weekdays is really smart too - I've been trying mostly in the evenings when everyone's probably online. Question for you - when you say you cleared "all browser data," did you also clear saved form data? I'm wondering if the PA UC site might be conflicting with any stored form information from previous attempts. Also, how long did you wait between each of your 6 attempts? I don't want to trigger any additional security measures by trying too frequently.
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I'm going through this exact same situation right now and this thread has been such a huge help! I missed my RESEA scheduling deadline by 5 days last week and have been absolutely panicking about it. Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me so much hope - it sounds like they really are understanding about genuine mistakes and the payment holds are temporary. I managed to get my makeup meeting scheduled for next Tuesday and I'm spending this weekend organizing all my job search documentation into a proper folder like everyone suggested. It's so frustrating that the system doesn't send better reminder notifications, especially when we're already stressed about being unemployed. But hearing that most people got their payments restored within 1-2 weeks after the meeting makes this feel manageable. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - this community support means everything when you're dealing with something this stressful!
@Yuki Kobayashi You re'absolutely right about the reminder system being terrible! I just went through this same exact situation two weeks ago and was convinced my world was ending. But honestly, everyone here is giving you the real deal - the counselors really do understand that people make genuine mistakes, especially when you re'already dealing with unemployment stress. Your Tuesday meeting will go great if you come prepared with that organized folder. I brought mine in a three-ring binder sorted by date and the counselor was actually impressed with how thorough I was. My payments resumed exactly 8 days after the meeting, so you should be back on track soon! The waiting is definitely the hardest part but just keep filing those weekly claims and stay positive. This community has been such a lifesaver for moral support!
I'm in the EXACT same boat right now! Just missed my RESEA scheduling deadline by 4 days and my payments got put on hold yesterday. I've been absolutely spiraling about it until I found this thread - everyone's experiences are making me feel so much better about the situation. It's crazy how something that feels like such a disaster at first is actually pretty common and manageable. I got my makeup meeting scheduled for next Thursday and I'm already starting to put together an organized folder with all my job search stuff. The hardest part is definitely the waiting and not knowing exactly when things will get back to normal, but seeing that most people here got their payments back within 8-12 days after their meeting gives me hope. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - it really helps to know we're not alone in making these kinds of mistakes when we're already stressed about being unemployed!
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School lunch monitor here! My claim has been stuck under review for 2.5 weeks now and I was getting really worried until I found this thread. It's such a relief to know that 4-6 weeks is apparently the new normal for school employees this year due to the enhanced verification process. I've been doing all my weekly certifications and work searches, but I think I might have answered the availability question wrong - I said I wasn't available year-round since I go back to my school job in fall. Based on what GalaxyGlider said, sounds like I should have said I'm available for full-time work during the summer break period. Going to call our HR department tomorrow to check if they've received any verification requests and ask them to prioritize responding. This thread has been incredibly helpful - thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and timelines!
Hey Zara! I'm also a school employee (different role) but going through the exact same thing - 3+ weeks under review and getting anxious about it. You're definitely not alone! Based on everything I've read in this thread, it sounds like the availability question might be tricky for school workers. I think the key is saying you're available for full-time work DURING the summer break period, even though you'll return to your school position in fall. The HR contact idea seems really smart too - several people here have had success speeding things up that way. Fingers crossed we both get approved soon with full backpay!
School playground supervisor here and I'm in the exact same situation! My claim has been under review for 3 weeks and 4 days now. This thread has been such a lifesaver - I was starting to panic thinking I had messed up my application somehow. Based on everyone's experiences, it really does seem like 4-6 weeks is just the new reality for school employees in 2025. I'm definitely going to follow the advice here: upload my contract showing I'm only paid for 9 months, call my district's HR department to check on verification requests, and make sure I'm answering the availability questions correctly (saying I'm available for full-time work during summer even though I return to school in fall). It's so frustrating having to wait this long when bills don't stop coming, but hearing that most people are eventually getting approved with full backpay gives me hope. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and strategies!
I'm also a school employee (cafeteria worker) and my claim has been under review for almost 3 weeks now too! Reading everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief - I was really starting to worry that I had done something wrong with my application. It's crazy that we all have to wait 4-6 weeks now just to get our summer benefits, but at least we know it's not just us. I'm definitely going to call my district's HR department tomorrow to see if they've gotten any verification requests - that seems to be the missing piece for a lot of people. Also going to double-check that I answered the availability questions right. Thanks for sharing your timeline and for all the practical advice everyone has given here. Hopefully we'll all be getting our approvals soon with full backpay!
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This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm in week 4 of "assigned to examiner" status myself and was starting to panic. Just wanted to add a couple things that worked for me: **Try calling on Fridays around 3-4 PM** - I know it sounds counterintuitive but I actually got through twice on Friday afternoons when I think a lot of people have given up for the week. The reps seemed less rushed too. **Screenshot your "Claim Summary" page daily** - I noticed mine had a tiny status change buried in the details section that I almost missed. It went from "pending employer response" to just "under review" but I only caught it because I was taking daily screenshots. **Check the PA CareerLink website** - They have a "UC Support" section with some helpful FAQs and contact info I hadn't seen before. Not sure if it'll speed things up but at least gives you more avenues to try. The financial stress is absolutely crushing and it's infuriating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access benefits we've paid into. But seeing everyone's success stories here (even after weeks of waiting) is keeping me hopeful. We'll get through this! Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and tips - this community support means everything when the official system leaves us in the dark.
@Alice Pierce Thank you for these additional tips! The Friday afternoon calling strategy is really interesting - that actually makes total sense that call volume might drop when people give up for the weekend. I m'definitely going to try that this week. I love the idea about screenshotting the Claim Summary page daily too. I ve'been taking screenshots of the main status but you re'right that there might be subtle changes in the details that are easy to miss. I ll'start doing that systematically. I hadn t'checked the PA CareerLink site yet so I ll'definitely look into their UC Support section. At this point I m'willing to try every possible avenue! It really is so frustrating that we have to become detective-level experts just to navigate a system that should be straightforward. But I m'so grateful for everyone sharing their strategies here - it makes such a difference to know we re'not alone in this mess and that people are actually getting approved eventually. The solidarity in this thread is honestly keeping me sane right now. Here s'hoping all of us stuck in examiner limbo get some good news soon! 🤞
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress - the whole PA UC system is absolutely broken right now! I've been following this thread closely because I'm in a similar boat (week 3 of "assigned to examiner" myself) and everyone's advice has been incredibly helpful. Just wanted to add one more tip that worked for my cousin last month: **Try using the online chat feature on the PA UC website during off-peak hours** (like 6-7 AM or 9-10 PM). I know most people don't even realize there's a chat option, but she managed to get connected to someone who could at least confirm her claim was moving through the queue. It's not always staffed but worth checking! Also, if you have any friends or family who work in government, HR, or social services, don't be shy about asking them for advice. My aunt works for the county and she gave me some insider tips about specific language to use when contacting offices that gets faster responses. The financial stress is absolutely brutal and it's infuriating that we have to become experts in navigating bureaucracy just to get benefits we've already paid into. But seeing everyone's stories here shows that persistence really does pay off eventually. Keep doing everything you're already doing - you're on the right track! Sending good vibes that your claim gets approved soon with all that sweet backpay! 🙏
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my transitional claim about a week ago after being laid off from a job I held for 6 months following my previous unemployment period. The "under review" status has been driving me crazy with worry - I keep thinking something must be wrong or that there's an issue I don't know about. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and reassuring! It sounds like this 10-14 day review period is just standard procedure for transitional claims where they verify your wages from the work period between claims. I had no idea that's what "transitional" even meant until reading these responses. Like many of you, I've been obsessively checking my portal multiple times a day hoping for updates. The financial stress while waiting is real, especially with bills coming due. But it's comforting to know so many others are in the same boat right now and that most people seem to get approved as long as they worked enough between claims. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - it's really helping me stay sane during this waiting period! I'll keep filing my weekly certifications and try to be more patient.
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•@Ava Johnson I m'right there with you! Just filed my transitional claim a few days ago and have been doing the exact same obsessive portal checking. It s'such a relief to find this thread and realize how many of us are going through this identical process right now. The uncertainty is the worst part - you just want to know what s'happening behind the scenes! But based on everyone s'experiences here, it sounds like we re'all well within that normal 10-14 day window. I worked about 8 months between my claims so hopefully that s'enough to meet their requirements. This community has been a lifesaver for keeping anxiety in check during the waiting game!
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Reina Salazar
I'm in the exact same situation as so many of you! Filed my transitional claim 5 days ago after being laid off from a position I held for about 7 months following my previous unemployment period. The "under review" status has had me checking my portal constantly and losing sleep over whether something's wrong. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I had no idea that transitional claims automatically go through this wage verification process or that 10-14 days is completely normal. I was starting to panic thinking my employer was contesting or that I'd made some mistake on my application. It's incredible how many of us are going through this identical experience right now. The waiting is brutal when you're stressed about paying bills, but reading everyone's timelines and outcomes has really helped calm my nerves. I'll keep filing my weekly certifications and try to stop obsessively refreshing the portal every few hours! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's such a relief to know we're not alone in this process.
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