I got the same information today as well. I payed on 9/22. The representative said well hopefully by Thanksgiving. Needless to say I was speachless. I have aa job that I cannot start until it is...
I am around the same time frame as you. I called BVNPT today and they told me that they are processing 8/20/2016 application payments. They are " backlogged". So the average 4-6 weeks is now 6-8...
You do not get a result letter from California. You get the letter that says you meet the requirements with information on how to pay the initial licensing fee. Hurry up and pay beause they are taking...