You should receive an email from the EDD with the subject “New Online Account Created.” That means your registration was automatically completed in UI Online SM so you can move to Step 2 and certify for your first benefit payment. Step 1 – Look for Important Claim Information With the large amount of claims we are processing, there may be delays.
It takes at least three weeks to process a claim and issue payment to most eligible workers. After you file a claim for unemployment benefits, follow these steps to make sure you get your benefit payments.