prvc said:New kit apps have a messed up timeline now, so it's really hard to say. But in my case (old kit app), we had the SA after 26 days.
They haven't been really consistent with their ways since transitioning from 'send everything upfront' to 'don't send 'em all yet.' You have to visit the March applicants' thread to track the progress of the apps. New applicants are being requested to upload documents (PCCs and Schedule A) and to undergo medical first before 'File Transfer.'
Typical timeframe from SA to AOR2 would depend on the local Visa Office. For example, my VO (Manila) sent me an AOR2 7 days after the SA. However, some VOs don't sent out the AOR2.
I agree that new kits have messed up timeline, but i do NOT understand where you got the info like "to undergo medical first before 'File Transfer.' ". Can you give us an example where this has happened and what were the timelines.....