Form CF83 response time

Hi. I have lived abroad since 1995 and want to make voluntary NI contributions. I just submitted a CF83 online, and checked the date when I can expect a response - which is April 25,2025! Since this after April 5, 2025, which is the deadline to fill gaps in my National Insurance record from April 2006, am I no longer eligible? Or is the April 5, 2025 date the deadline for submitting the CF83 form, which I have done? Thank you.

Hi JagoFamily Jago,
As long as your application form was submitted and received by HMRC before the deadline date, your application will be considered regardless of our timescale for processing your application.
Thank you.