Tobay I've got back my T1 visa (Initial application, paid for by postal orders). So my timeline: 27 Jan 2010 - Sent off T1 app by the SD; 28 Jan 2010 - Received at Home Office; 6 Feb 2010 - Date on acknowledgement letter; 2 Mar 2010 - T1 visa endorsed in Sheffield; 4 Mar 2010 - Received my documents...