I was not able to access E-cas during the last week.
But I checked it right now, and it shows it went in process in Feb 7 (the same date I recieved Emails from Ott-Pilot)
I think there is no harm in getting a GCSM note. You should consider you will get a answer on that in 1 month.
But I guess they will contact you during next few weeks as they have promised.
Btw, Ecas is a uselss crap and don't bother yourself with it.
People have been in process for more than one year. so just dont panic on not being able to get there.