If they received the XEP at least they are under the sponsorship program is possible. But for QSWP since August 2019 no one has received the AOR.I came across few guys from March 2020 who got AOR last week.
This is the message inside the XEP letter:
Temporary application number
We provided you with a temporary application number if you need to contact us regarding your application. This application number is temporary and will no longer be valid once processing begins. You cannot link a paper application to your online account using a temporary number.