From Nov 1 post. Source https://twitter.com/FF_XIV_JP

"さきほど新生 αテスターの増員を行い、当選メールを発送しました！ 応募された方はメールチェックをお忘れなく！"

Google translate:

"Done to increase the number of α tester newborn earlier, I was sending the winning email! Those who apply for do not forget to check your e-mails!"

Seems like they are sending second wave of invites to tester?