Yes, the selected visa office is NDVO.
The application was sent end of Nov. I remember Nov 30 or Dec 1.
It was received at CIC, Canada on 22nd Dec.
And I think app received date is what matters.
So yes, app recvd date 22nd Dec. CC charge date 30th Jan . Category 2172.
I would just like to add:
i. I have been with same employer (Accenture Tech Solutions) for all my professional life(7.5 yrs). I am not sure if being with just one firm helped as they had to verify just one detail. Also Accenture is one of the top tech companies in world and well known brand. I do not know if that has a bearing.
ii. Although it was not mandatory, but I had added payslips of last 6 months with my application. In addition, I had added copies of all technical certifications I have. basically to back my claim for category 2172.