After you file

they said it could take 9 weeks after verification but the lady said to start checking wmr for updates after a couple of weeks. I'm hoping they are just saying that to give themselves time. I don't remember being told that last year. it was actually pretty quick last year after identity verification. esp bc they say it takes about 4 weeks for your check to be mailed. I believe the process from that point was only 2 and a half maybe 3 weeks total before check was in hand.