Yes! I've read that they only ask for the Right for permanent resident fee when you're eligibility is recommended pass. What really takes time is the background check. I hope that starts for both of us sooner.
Oh wow! I'm so happy for you. I pray your security starts soon too. I'll definitely try calling them again. Did you receive any GU when your criminality passed?
I got a GU. I don't know if it's really one but from submitted to application profile/updated to submitted happened in the matter of few minutes. There was no change in profile.