My brother walked-in for biometrics yesterday at 3pm and.... He got approved same day!!!

For those with Late Biometrics appointments:

I am convinced now that they set an automated system for those with late biometrics. The following happens. If an officer reviews your case before you biometrics are placed, then the process is automated to the following.

Officer Reviews application -> Notices no biometrics -> Sets approval with pending Biometrics results -> Biometrics are completed -> Auto approval on ELIS.