That's incorrect. The target timeline for both inland and outland is 12 months but most outland apps are processed faster, whereas inland are consistently processed at 11-12 months.
Well, I agree with you but I think you misunderstood what I said earlier. I said "AIP" take 8-9 months... I never said the whole process take 8-9 months. There are steps after AIP such as Landing interview etc take a month or two on top. Hope that satisfy your difference with my earlier statement.