Why hasn't my referral been reviewed yet?

A referral sits in the Referred state until the host company's staff review it. They're notified when it arrives, and nudged again if it's been waiting about two days.

Review times depend on the company. Some review the same day, others in batches. If a referral has been waiting noticeably longer than usual, the best step is to check with the host company directly.

Nothing is lost while it waits. The referral stays in their inbox until it's actioned.