Originally posted by SriniKris
Our AP was also pending for 4 months and I had to go to India. I sought and obtained an interim AP from the local office. I had to to do the following in this regard.
1) Complete another AP application
2) two photos
3) old AP
4) the pending AP's INS reciept
5) A letter stating why you need a interim AP (I stated that I have to visit India and need an AP now for getting a German transit Visa).
The local office mailed my interim AP valid for an year to my house in two days time.
Hope this helps.