After you file

My brother is a state police officer, he had claimed his 2 daughters and he received his refund on the 8th of February. That’s why I’m confused. I know they aren’t supposed to issue credits until a certain date, but this doesn’t apply to law enforcement? He filed the same date as I did (1/25) and through turbo tax like me. His taxes stayed updated but mine just don’t show anything but processing. It’s crazy.