this is how it works according to new law -

1. submit application with fee but with no other supporting documents yet.

2. application is reviewed for eligibility i.e. experience etc meets NOC list.

3. will recieve a letter saying to go further or not. if go further then you are given four month period to collect and submit rest of the documents.

4. then wait fr 16 months or more.

or check their website.

hope this helped.