Our process involves the collection of credentials from you the applicant, and from other sources as well.  Once all application materials have been collected, our staff must review them.  After reviews have been done, it may be necessary for the staff to request additional information, and/or to return items that need corrections or clarifications.  It is our goal to review materials as quickly as possible, but we must be thorough.  You should not expect the entire process to take less than four months.