I know sis it's frustrating but just looked the people who have been waiting from 2010. I know personally know someone 2010 got visa after almost three years.
InshaAllah it will be fine, just keep yourself busy. I know it's hard because I am on the same boat but have to do it.
It is normal, don't worry about it. Or the first one might have had an expirty date on it. For example, some police clearence certificates are only valid for six months, and some for an year. The one you need shouldn't have expiry date on it.
You can pay all of it at the time of submission of your application or you can pay sponsorship fee which is 550 now and pay the rest amount later when thy ask for it. Both ways it's ok.
Thank you and Eid Mubarak to you too and your family. InshaAllah and Ameen.
Eid Mubarak to all of my brothers and sisters from me too. May Allah always bless you and your families, Ameen.
W/Salam- thank you, InshaAllah. Don't worry dear leave it on Allah and it will be fine. I have been praying for everyone since I have joined the forum.