yes indeed, starting 9/7 but affect only new applicants.

So what about those card centers. Would you choose to submit your application through booth instead of card centers?

i submit my application through fax/email/online form, and i still get my CC approved but i will not state that it is easier compared to other methods.
add: The reason i disagree on this is because there are booths with logo and all, but manned by agents, not bank staffs. We all know there are many cases of unethical agents and readers might get the wrong idea if there is a claim that approval is easier through booth.