Believe it or not, it is very straightforward as long as you have not omitted anything that is required. My DH and I got married in Florida on Sept. 9. We travelled back to my home area near Philly on Sept. 12. On the next day, we went for my biometrics appt. (previously made upon visa application about a week prior to the marriage). It only took about 15 mins. (no wait thankfully) and had the official documentation. On Monday, the 15th, we sent the hardcopy via UPS of the application and all supporting documentation to the consulate in NY. On October 1, the visa was issued and it arrived the next day on Oct. 2nd, via UPS. They email you an acknowledgement and the tracking number. Mine took just a little longer, as it was near university time, and apparently the student visas took precedence. But, as long as you have included everything they ask for in the application, then it should be a standard process.