tombaan,
my attorney also said the same amount for AP. I did it my self and got approved
I sent mine and my spouse AP in two packets. Mine AP got approved 2 feb and hers feb 27.
Probably if u send them in one packet they will get approved on same day.
In one packet, if there is any issue with one of the applicantion they may return both.
i would advise is to send them in different packets. I can give u details of required documents if u need.