A general estimate is not a guarantee for an individual case. Review the official sequence and actual progress before making dependent commitments.
Identify what remains unresolved
Distinguish application submission, requests for evidence, vetting, gift instructions and a final immigration outcome. Check current terms at the relevant step. Keep employment, housing and school dates adjustable where possible rather than treating an anticipated decision as already issued.
No responsible decision skips reading the official programme page and FAQ, confirming through official channels who is entitled to receive a payment, and taking advice where the materials are unclear. The official page says processing should take weeks when the applicant responds promptly, but a visa interview is required, the applicant must be admissible and a visa must be available; the page notes that availability can cause longer waits for some countries. The program's timing, application steps and any changes are published by the government, and a decision this large should follow verification and independent legal advice, not a deadline someone else sets.