CF83 submission - delayed response

After speaking to the Future Pension Centre, I've recently submitted a CF83 as instructed to assess the impact of working abroad. I now see that I should not expect a reply to my CF83 until January, which is getting uncomfortably close to the April deadline. Is there anything I can do in the meantime to plan ahead or accelerate the process? Can I make 'down payments' on the missing years that I need to buy?

Hi,
You should not make any payments before you have received a response to your application.
All applications are processed in datal order, and there is nothing that you can do to speed up your application.
As long as your application has been received by HMRC prior to the deadline date of 5 April 2025, the earlier years will be considered.
Thank you.