Result of second phone call this morning.
My application was received on 15/3 (I knew that). But has not been "assessed" yet
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They are currently working on applications received on 8/3. So it should be done late next week. Will phone back midweek.
I would *really* like to get this before 8/4!!!! Thought I was in good enough time but it looks like it will be running close to the mark