Hi Hopefulimmigrant,
First and for most, Do not lose hope!!
Check when was the last CC charged date for NOC 2172 in the spreadsheet. If there are later applicants than 9th Dec applicants whos CC was charged, then you might be safe (provided your documents are all complete in your application package). DD people will take longer time to get an update from their bank than CC people bcos DD takes time to be encashed.
For the return package, it will take from 2 weeks to 2 months sometimes, cos they send it in normal post.
For the DD status, you may even call the bank everyday and keep bugging them.
Good luck and hope you will hear a good news very soon!!
Thank you for your words. And yes, I still did not lose any hope, and I am optimistic that my DD will be encashed soon......and your words give me more motivation to be optimistic