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Processing times

As of August 24, 2010

Submitting a completed application	Processing times (up to)
By mail	4 weeks
By courier	4 weeks

Note:

Our processing times are updated on a regular basis. Check this page for updates.
Processing times do not take delivery time into account.
Processing times may change depending on the volume of applications received and are not guaranteed.
Complexity of routine verifications and security checks may lead to longer processing times.