diff --git a/doc/source/third_party.rst b/doc/source/third_party.rst
index 4da8e16447..d4547ea2ac 100644
--- a/doc/source/third_party.rst
+++ b/doc/source/third_party.rst
@@ -176,6 +176,10 @@ following information is necessary:
 
   3. What you are verifying: this could be a product, driver or application.
 
+Requests typically take a week to handle after any issues/questions are
+resolved. Please plan accordingly and be patient. Use an ordinary reviewer
+account for testing purposes.
+
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