It could have to do with the documentation that was submitted. I wonder if some people submit various forms of documentation and that could be what prolongs or speeds up the process of verification for them. What’s interesting is that they state on their website they can’t check with IRS due to COVID but I wonder if that means they are only using applicant submitted documents. And how would they “verify”. Anyway, just thinking out loud. It would be nice if there was a more specific timeline but it’s free money so I guess we can’t get too picky. Please let us know when you hear back. i applied September 1st so your August 1st makes me worry it’s going to be much longer for me.