Yay, congrats! I finally got mine today. The whole process (via mail) took a bit less than a month. My timeline for anyone wondering:Update: my application was approved and is being printed! it should be in the mail soon, no tracking number yet.
Passport application sent: October 26th
Application received: October 28th
CC charged: Nov 15th
Passport printed and mailed out: Nov 19th
Passport received today: Nov 24th