They also told me that new applicants wont get ALP. They also said "after a while" write a letter stating you want unrestricted and you'll get it. They did not give me a time frame of about 1 year like you did. I was told I would not have to pay again because it's not a renewal. Did you have to pay again?
True. The 1 year was mentioned, I'm sure of it. I don't know if this is 'official' but it never hurts to try. There was no additional fee, but they did take their time.