Your french level? CLB7 too? Did you have to change your profile to be in French instead of English? I heard that is one way to stand out too (not sure).
Most PNP I noticed need ties in Canada and I don’t have any or in demand career but I have noc 1112.So would try my best with french and gain even afew points.
They have 45 days to respond then don’t know how long it would take to get a decision. But yes, they would then be at the top in the next draw once their nominations are finalized.