Hiya, Looks like we're in a bit of a race here... Application sent: 18/07/2014 Payment taken: 22/07/2014 Confirmation dated: 22/07/2014 Biometrics letter: 09/08/2014 Biometrics done: 11/08/2014 Watch this space: ... I'm hoping it's on or before the 18 weeks most people are saying on these forums... ...