Hi everyone.

Just wanted to let you know that as per zimba's advice, I submitted my application on late September and booked my biometrics on the earliest day of my eligibility - 7 November. I got the email stating that my application has been successful today.

Thanks a lot Zimba for your help!

Hi Vamsi,

I am in a similar situation as you are and I wanted to check when did you submit your online application and when did you attend your biometrics appointment? Did you get a positive outcome?

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