What this also means is that a law tying something as important as Nationality eligibility to the AIMA random number generator is categorically insane 
One just needs to look at this example:
| Event | me | John |
|---|---|---|
| Application | 13 Feb 2023 | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Biometrics (both ‘old process’) | 17 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Final approval | still waiting today  |
22 Sep 2025 |
| Residence card (Primary) | " | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Residence card (Dependent) | " | 28 Nov 2025 |
I also have examples of ‘old process’ people applying after us getting their GV permits back in April '25 - or even last summer (2024).
I know some will suggest this is a clear basis for a lawsuit, but we’ve already been through suing and appealing for GV Bio appointments and that was useless. I have zero faith in PT’s overburdened legal system.