I live in Florida, was unemployed on 11/03 & I didn't receive my first check until Christmas Day. It was all backpay (over $1,200). I had to keep filing once every two weeks (mine was always filed online on Monday). It was in review so it took awhile. If you have to call in, do it before 10am as they are super busy. If I file before 9am on Mondays, my check is in the back on Wednesday. If I wait until after 10am then it won't hit the bank until Thursday.

They say the average time from your first file date to your first check can take up to four weeks, as they have to send papers to your past employer & do a review as to why you were let go. Tthis could take two to four weeks.