I double checked and in fact the GV online application and payment for my daughter was on October 6 2021. I see from a long thread on this forum that applications up until Dec 1 are already eligible for biometrics. So what options are available? I need to push my lawyers to get SEF to make the appointment? I had thought the system was now working in chronological order on an automatic basis. Also, I see some applicants have got direct access to the SEF portal and are not relying on their lawyers. Is that advisable? And that is something I should ask the lawyer to set up?