Cathay received my application on the 24th of Feb and they sent the same form letter to me on the 28th. The application said that all correspondences would be acknowledged, so I trust this is a standard reply. Mr Tony Penny said my time looked good and my time is quite similar to your own, so I would remain hopeful for an interview in the future. I am also curious as to how long after the app has been submitted should one get a phone call .