Most of times Females are able to skip their AP process, so if your wife is Approved on the interview day then she can get her passport back in 5-10 working days. Now you do the math. Good Luck.
Status just changed to Shipped , locator # 69
My time line ( Expedited)
Submitted at library 2/25/23
In process 3/2/23
Shipped 28/3/23
My Children status still show in process though applied together same day.