Hello, I am posting here because I have exhausted the normal support channels and I am seeking clarification from Apple engineers or the App Review team regarding an unusually prolonged review process. Current situation Application submitted on May 28, 2026 Status has remained "Waiting for Review" since submission (20 days). An expedited review request was submitted and approved by Apple but the status remains unchanged. Case reference: case IDs (102907712466 and 102915319049) If any Apple engineer or App Review representative is able to provide help or guidance, I would be extremely grateful. Thank you for your time and assistance.

Hello, I would appreciate any insight from Apple engineers or developers who may have experienced a similar situation. Timeline: Initial submission: May 28, 2026 Status since submission: "Waiting for Review" The app has never transitioned to "In Review" Due to the extended delay, I requested an expedited review Apple approved the expedited review request More than 5 days have now passed since the expedited review approval The status remains unchanged: "Waiting for Review" Support history: I contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times regarding the review status. I eventually received the following information from Developer Support: The application is progressing through "additional internal review steps" as part of the standard evaluation process. The case was escalated to the appropriate review team for further investigation. However: No additional information has been requested from me. No Resolution Center activity has appeared. No further update has been provided. The application remains in "Waiting for Review." Case reference: case IDs (102907712466 and 102901533964 and 102915319049) This delay is having a significant impact on my planned launch and business activities, which have effectively been on hold while waiting for the review process to progress. I completely understand that some applications may require additional review, but I am trying to understand whether this situation is considered normal and whether other developers have experienced a similar timeline after: An expedited review request was approved. Apple confirmed additional internal review steps were taking place. The application still remained in "Waiting for Review" for an extended period. Has anyone encountered a similar review path, and if so, how long did it take before receiving a review decision or additional communication? Any feedback from Apple engineers or developers who have experienced this process would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello, I am requesting clarification from Apple engineers or or experienced developers regarding a potential App Store Connect review queue issue. Current status: App remains in “Waiting for Review” No transition to “In Review” at any point Timeline: Initial submission: May 28, 2026 Status has remained “Waiting for Review” since initial submission. Expedited review request: Approved by Apple Support but No visible change in App Store Connect status Support history: I have followed up multiple times (approximately 4 messages) through the same Apple Support case regarding this issue, but I have not yet received a response or clarification. Case reference: Case ID: 102907712466 At this point, I am trying to understand whether this behavior is expected or if there may be a queue assignment or processing issue preventing the submission from being picked up, even after expedited approval. Specifically: Is it normal for a submission to remain in “Waiting for Review” after expedited approval? Or could this indicate a processing or queue assignment issue in App Store Connect? Any clarification from Apple engineers or experienced developers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.