Just to update on 10/19 I received an email confirming receipt of my application and on 10/27 I received notification that my application was approved!
I hope your check is cashed soon if it hasn't already, but it seemed to move very quickly after that point.
Is anyone experiencing any delays in their application processing? I got confirmation that my application was delivered, but a little over 2 weeks now and the check has not been cashed.