簡易帰化 / My case worker told me to withdraw my application but I submitted it anyway and got the citizenship

Anyone with similar experience?

Basically, I've lived in Japan for 11+ years but I spent most of those years on student visa. By the time I submitted my docs on the first appointment, I had lived in Japan for 10.5 years but only worked for 1.5 and since taxes are done from Jan-Dec I could only provide 9 months of tax payment proof.

My case worker told me to withdraw and reapply once I hit 3 years at work. But to my understanding if you've been in Japan for over a decade you're exempt from the work requirement (not explicitly stated, just common knowledge). Anyway I calculated that even if my application get rejected & I have to reapply it will take around the same time as me waiting for the 3 years mark & apply then. She also said that in the end it was the MoJ's decision so I said I'll just go for it anyway, since I had nothing to lose.

People say that if your case worker advised you to withdraw your chance is really low so I lowkey expected for a rejection.

Fast forward 3 months later I got the call and I am now a citizen 🙃

Anyone had similar experiences? (going against your case worker advice)