Thanks.  That is what I've heard as well.  The initial application for the archdiocese of Chicago is easy so people are shocked when they get the actual form.  I've heard people complain that they felt misled about that.  Additionally, in some dioceses including Chicago, you have to start the process at a parish.  This is an issue for Catholic reverts who might not be registered at a parish and might only wish to return to the Church and go to Mass if they can receive Communion.  I've also heard that about Tribunal employees getting angry if petitioners follow up on their annulment's process.  Some dioceses (I believe one is Trenton) don't even permit people to get a status update on their cases by phone.

I think the whole situation with Pope Francis' annulment "reforms" are very cosmetic in nature and nothing in them made the process easier and more accessible.  It is still a very bureaucratic and uncaring mess of legalese.