Looks like this is the most common status of almost all Nov CEC applications irrespective of the VO.I believe every application is having randomly varying timelines.
I called up IRCC and it seems nothing has progressed since the last GCMS notes dated from a month back.
AOR- Nov 8, 2020
VO- Vancouver
Eligibility- Not Started
Criminality- In progress
Info Sharing- In progress
Background- Not Started (Agent specifically mentioned that this will start right away when Criminality is Completed)
Additional documents- Not required
Agent couldn't clarify what the GU was about.
I believe either some factors like certain NOC codes/Job offer might speed up application processing, or, we are trying to justify a completely random process.
And completely agree with you on the application processing. Looks like there are random one-off cases who gets through - may be bcos their applications are simple, or may be they are too lucky? Either way, I highly recommend those individuals to try taking some lotteries to cash in their luck