Im not sure I buy into the seperate pile of crim history Apps taking extra months of review BS. Im sure there is some kind of extra pile but for a minor misdemeanor it should not take that long. I got a email reply from ISP, telling me that my App would take longer because of my crim history...
For my first post! Applied via internet on 1/21. L1 on 1/22 found out my app was recieved by ISP on 1/28 per a phone call I had made in March. LTCH issued 4/16 got it today 4/20! 11weeks and 1 day. I have a minor misdemeanor 13yrs ago. good luck keep the faith!