Good luck with that !I am a PR living in Canada and spouse from China but live in US and currently in Canada
Your application timeline is similar to mine. Our application was received June 12th. the hiccup was the file transferred to Mississauga VO first and stayed there for 4 weeks. it did not get transfer to HKVO until the bio and medical is done and approved.
I am hoping to see PPR soon.
The first part can go fast and then you wait.
If your application gets transferred to HKVO expect more wait and hopefully not get caught up with the BGC.
Be prepared for many ' hiccups ' especially if your spouse has traveled or lived in other country's.
I wouldn't expect the PPR too soon but if you receive it prior to 12 months then everything is good.