Figured I would post my timeline so others can see it.
11/26/2025 Mailed in packet
11/28/2025 Confirmation packet received
01/27/2026 60 day working email
03/27/2026 Called to check status and all I could be told is still in processing.
Hopefully not too much longer as mine should have been a pretty straightforward app. One a side note definitely sucks that they put that guidance out that stops anything before your application date when it comes to back pay.
11/26/2025 Mailed in packet
11/28/2025 Confirmation packet received
01/27/2026 60 day working email
03/27/2026 Called to check status and all I could be told is still in processing.
Hopefully not too much longer as mine should have been a pretty straightforward app. One a side note definitely sucks that they put that guidance out that stops anything before your application date when it comes to back pay.