I got the first stage approval in August so I'm just waiting for the final.Ok that's good to know, i have a gap though so I can see how that letter would be needed in my case. How far have you reach in the process? I just did my biometrics today, so I guess I'll just wait for the update. The lady said that they will send and email to let me know when to come back with my passport. I didn't know i had to go there twice ,ugh!
For my biometrics I only went once and everything happened in half hour. I guess it's different in other countries.