You should be able to to put traffic through via the development environment without that, but you're right that to go to full production you would need to answer some compliance questions, but it should not take months. I understand your frustration if it's taking that long.
You have my email, and if you reach out I can see what I can do to help. Best.
You have my email, and if you reach out I can see what I can do to help. Best.