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by walshemj 2913 days ago
Each agent (ie the person handling the query) may have a separate queue some queries may take longer eg a alien getting a ssn for the first time vs a simpler query from a citizen.

The ordering system is the same at Mc Donald's if you want a Quarter with Cheese meal they may be able to serve you quickly but if they have run out of less common items eg apple pie you may have to wait longer.