For those who are interested in submitting a second application - just talked to an agent today and asked her to share the IRCC's policy on this matter (see below). Given that response, it feels like FSW apps are not going to be processed any time soon... Also, she said that agents can't access applications because of the Afghanistan situation.
Multiple permanent residence applications
If you are applying to immigrate to Canada, there are many
immigration categories available to you. Please note that the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) does not prohibit multiple applications*.
If an applicant has more than one application for permanent residence (APR) approved, the responsible office will advise them to choose the category/class under which they would like to be granted permanent resident status.
Once permanent resident status is granted, any other pending APR should be withdrawn and the applicant notified.
*For example, you may apply simultaneously for two different streams in the economic class (e.g., Federal Skilled Worker Class and Provincial Nominee Class).
