Hey Guys,
This might be some reassuring information for some. My application took around 106 days! My biometrics invitation letter was sent to the wrong address twice. Got the letter they sent the second time from the address they'd sent it to. After giving my biometrics on 17th March, it took them until today (3rd May) to get my documents back to me with the approval letter. The letter is dated April 23rd. So to sum it up,
Application Sent: 18th Jan
Biometrics Invitation (1st Attempt) : 23rd Feb
Biometrics Invitation (2nd Attempt): 3rd Mar
Biometrics Invitation (3rd Attempt): 17th Mar
Biometrics Submitted : 17th Mar
Documents and Approval Letter (Dated) : 23rd Apr
Documents and Approval Letter (Received) : 3rd May
So well, a very thrilling ride it was! Its very weird how people that apply from their home country get it in just a few days. Anyways, since I have the approval letter and my documents back (finally), its cool if the BRP takes a little while longer (which I'm sure will be here in one or two days..
For all those still waiting for their documents and BRPs, hang in there. And just for clarifying, you can work after you've applied for a PSW on a contract. The only issue is with signing a permanent contract. You wouldn't be offered a permanent one by a company without your visa anyways.
Just hang in there. That's all. You'll get it soon. ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT...