When to Use This
You want to see which of your requests have been approved
You need to verify that a request was processed correctly
You want to check when an approved payment will be paid
You need to review the history of your approved requests
You want to confirm that a payment went through
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Accessing Approved Requests
Log in to Sequifi. You'll land on your dashboard after signing in.
Click on "Requests & Approvals" in the left-hand menu. This is located near the bottom of the menu.
Click on the "Approvals" tab. This shows requests that have been reviewed and processed.
Understanding the Approvals View
The Approvals tab shows requests that have moved past the pending stage. You'll see:
Type – What kind of request it was (advance, reimbursement, bonus, etc.)
Amount – How much was approved
Date – When the request was submitted or approved
Status – Current status (approved, scheduled, paid, or declined)
Description – Summary of what the request was for
Viewing Approved Request Details
To see full details of an approved request:
Find the request in your Approvals list.
Click on the request. This opens the complete details.
Review the information:
Original request details
Amount approved
Approval date
Current status
Any notes from the approver
Payment information (if paid)
Understanding Approved Request Statuses
Requests in the Approvals tab may have different statuses:
Approved The request has been accepted by your manager or admin. It will be processed for payment, typically on the next payroll run or as a one-time payment.
Scheduled The approved payment has been assigned to a specific payroll period. You know exactly when to expect it.
Paid The payment has been fully processed and sent. The money should be in your account or reflected on your pay stub.
Declined The request was reviewed but not approved. Declined requests may appear here so you can see what wasn't accepted and why.
Finding Where Approved Payments Appear
Once a request is approved and paid, you can find it in your pay history:
On Regular Pay Stubs
Go to "Reports" in the left-hand menu.
Click on "Past Pay Stubs."
Find the pay period when the payment was processed.
Click into the pay stub.
Look for the appropriate section:
Reimbursements appear in the Reimbursements section
Advances may appear in Adjustments or a custom field
Bonuses typically appear in Adjustments
As One-Time Payments
Go to "Reports" in the left-hand menu.
Click on "Past Pay Stubs."
Click on the "One-Time Payments" tab.
Find your payment in the list.
Click on it to see details.
If you're not sure which location to check, review both regular pay stubs and one-time payments.
Tracking Payment Timing
To understand when an approved request will be paid:
If status is Approved:
Payment is coming but not yet scheduled to a specific date
It will typically be included in the next payroll run
Check your pending pay to see if it appears
If status is Scheduled:
Payment is assigned to a specific payroll period
You can see which pay date to expect
It will be processed with that payroll run
If status is Paid:
Payment has been completed
Check your pay stub or one-time payments
The money should be in your bank account
Reviewing Declined Requests
If a request was declined, it may still appear in your history:
Find the declined request in your list.
Click to view details.
Look for reviewer notes. Your manager may have explained why it was declined.
Follow up if needed. Contact your manager to discuss the decline and ask if you can resubmit with additional information.
Filtering Your Approved Requests
If you have many requests and need to find specific ones:
Look for filter or search options.
Filter by status. Show only approved, only paid, or only declined requests.
Filter by type. Show only reimbursements, only advances, etc.
Filter by date. Narrow down to a specific time period.
Search by keyword. Find requests containing specific text.
Understanding the Request Lifecycle
Here's how a request moves through the system:
Step 1: Submitted You create and submit your request. It appears in your My Requests tab with "Pending" status.
Step 2: Reviewed Your manager or admin reviews the request and any supporting documentation.
Step 3: Decision The request is either approved or declined. It moves to the Approvals tab.
Step 4: Scheduled (if approved) The approved amount is scheduled for a specific payroll period.
Step 5: Paid The payment is processed and sent. It appears on your pay stub or as a one-time payment.
Tips and Common Mistakes
Check the Approvals tab, not just My Requests. Once a request is processed, it moves to Approvals. If you don't see it in My Requests anymore, check Approvals.
Verify the approved amount. Make sure the amount approved matches what you requested. If there's a discrepancy, contact your manager.
Check both pay stub locations. Approved payments may appear on regular pay stubs or as one-time payments. Check both if you're looking for a specific payment.
Keep track of timing. Knowing when to expect payment helps you plan. Check whether your request is approved, scheduled, or paid.
Follow up on declines. If a request was declined, understand why. You may be able to address the issue and resubmit.
Don't assume approval means instant payment. Approved requests still need to be processed through payroll. There may be a delay between approval and actual payment.
Review your pending pay. Approved requests that haven't been paid yet should appear in your pending pay, giving you a preview of your next paycheck.
Common Questions
Why don't I see my request in Approvals? If your request is still pending, it won't appear in Approvals yet. Check My Requests to see its current status.
How long after approval will I get paid? This depends on your company's payroll schedule. Approved requests are typically paid on the next payroll run, which could be days or weeks depending on your pay frequency.
What if the approved amount is different from what I requested? Contact your manager to understand why. They may have adjusted the amount for various reasons.
Can an approved request be reversed? In rare cases, an approval may be reversed if there's an error or policy issue. If this happens, your manager should communicate with you about it.
Where can I see the total of all my approved requests? You can review your Approvals list and add up amounts, or export the data to Excel for analysis. Your pay stubs also show the totals of what you've received.
What if I was approved but never received payment? Check the status to make sure it shows "Paid." If it does but you don't see the money, contact your admin. There may be a banking issue or processing delay.
What to Do Next
Now that you understand how to view approved requests, explore these related topics:
Tracking Request Status – Monitor requests still in progress
Submitting Requests – Learn how to submit new requests
Viewing Your Pay Stubs – Find where payments appear
Checking Pending Pay – Preview upcoming payments
If you have questions about an approved request or need help locating a payment, reach out to your manager or our support team and we'll be happy to assist!