I got my Visa Approved today. Here is my timeline:
Applied on 4th April 2019 through VFS, Biometrics on the same day
Linked GCKey on 10th April, it was Background Processing
No update to my application afterwards, I inquired multiple times since processing time for KSA is 6weeks. I was told that since my university starts in September, my application will be considered after those who start in June/July.
Received Correspondence Letter
for Biometrics on 11th June
Received Approval Letter on my GCKey application on 12th June.
Overall, it took about 10weeks for my application to process. KSA does not have a bifurcation for SDS or general applicants.
@ramimedhat