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Great to hear it worked out for you! For future reference, the 2-3 business day timeline is pretty standard once ESD marks it as "paid." The key thing you did right was checking your payment settings in eServices - that's always the first troubleshooting step if a payment seems delayed. Bookmark that location in the portal since you'll be filing weekly claims. Also, keep in mind that bank holidays can add an extra day to processing time, so factor that in during weeks with federal holidays.

Remote work unemployment claims are processed the same way as any other claim. The only potential complication is if there's confusion about which state you should file in, but since you're a Washington resident that's not an issue for you.

I went through this exact situation last year - worked remotely for a New York company while living in Washington. Filed with Washington ESD without any issues. The key thing is that your employer should have been paying Washington unemployment insurance taxes since you're a resident here. When you file, they'll verify this automatically through their interstate system. Just make sure you have your employment documentation ready and be prepared to explain your remote work arrangement if they ask during the application process.

I'm currently on day 5 of waiting for my unemployment approval after being laid off from my accounting firm due to downsizing. This thread has been incredibly helpful in setting realistic expectations! It's reassuring to hear that the 2-3 week timeframe seems pretty consistent for straightforward layoff cases. I've been diligent about filing my weekly claims every Sunday and starting my job search documentation right away. The financial anxiety is definitely real, but reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel less alone in this process. One question - should I be worried if I don't see any status changes in my online account during the first week, or is that pretty normal?

I'm currently on day 16 of waiting for my claim approval after being laid off from my nonprofit job due to funding cuts. This entire thread has been such a lifeline for managing my anxiety! It's incredibly reassuring to see that most people are getting approved within that 2-3 week window. I've been consistently filing my weekly claims every Sunday and keeping detailed records of my job search activities. My claim status finally changed from "Filed" to "Pending" around day 10, which based on what others have shared seems pretty typical. The financial stress is real when you're counting every dollar, but reading everyone's experiences here has helped me realize that this waiting period is just part of the process. For anyone else in the early days of waiting - hang in there! It sounds like we're all doing the right things by staying consistent with our weekly filings and job search documentation.

Update: I talked to my employer and they're submitting the form today. I'm going to do my weekly claim tomorrow and select standby as my reason. I'll also document some job searches just in case something goes wrong with the standby approval. Thanks everyone for your help! This whole system is so complicated and the website really doesn't explain any of this clearly.

Just went through this exact same situation last week! One tip that really helped me - when your employer submits form ESD 5612, ask them to email you a copy or confirmation that they submitted it. That way you have documentation if there are any delays or issues with ESD processing it. Also, the determination letter for standby approval can take anywhere from 3-7 business days to arrive, so don't panic if you don't see it immediately. During that waiting period, definitely keep doing your job searches like others mentioned - better safe than sorry! The whole process is way more complicated than it needs to be, but once you get through it the first time it makes more sense for future situations.

Just wanted to add that I used my voter registration card along with my lease agreement when I went through this process a couple months ago. The voter registration worked great as an additional form of ID verification since it had my current address on it. Also, pro tip for the selfie - I found it easier to hold just 2-3 documents at a time and take multiple photos rather than trying to cram everything into one shot. They were totally fine with me submitting 3 separate selfies as long as each one clearly showed me holding the documents. Made the whole process way less stressful!

I just went through this same verification process two weeks ago! I was in the exact same situation - no utility bills in my name. I ended up using my car insurance statement and it worked perfectly. The key is making sure whatever document you use has your full name and current address clearly visible. I also took multiple selfies like others mentioned - one with my driver's license and social security card, and another with my birth certificate and insurance statement. Got approved in about 5 days! Don't stress too much about the "exact" documents they list - they're more flexible than it seems as long as you can prove your identity and address.