Once my document has been sent to the IESG for review, or approved by the IESG for publication, how do I know the RFC Editor has it in their queue?
• How long does it take for a document to become an RFC? Typical time to publish is 1-2 months, but the actual time varies greatly from one RFC to another. Publication may be held up for a variety of reasons, including IESG approval, inconsistencies or omissions that show up in editing, or normative references to other documents that must be published earlier or simultaneously. (For current information on documents linked by normative references, see the cluster page.) Authors should also be aware that the RFC Queue may be congested right before meetings of the IETF. • What can I do to expedite the RFC publication process? Read all the instructions carefully. Make sure your document is formatted properly. See the RFC publication process and the RFC Style Guide. • I just realized my document has typos, or my address or affiliation has changed…what do I do? You have two options: WAIT until the document has been approved for publication and then send the changes to the RFC Editor, or wa
