[#1 Blackcat Fan]

I've been very fortunate & only had to apply once in my life & it was a 3 week period. All i can tell you is even if you are denied the first time to keep calling in your checks for unemployment each week. If & when you are approved they will back up & pay you for those checks. If you dont call them in you will not be paid for that period of time.
I know there are several extentions you can apply for if you go a long period of time without a job, but not sure of how any of that works. Just be sure to call in your checks each week.
Good luck in finding a job.