I called IRCC in the morning (the wait is relatively shorter...) and basically the officer just told me that my case in on background check. Other than that, he could not really tell me anything in details. The only thing he highlighted is that the estimated complete date on the website, is the "minimum" duration that applicants should expect - if not longer.
And I was actually confused by his answer as he mentioned that I should go for medical if I receive a medical check request, but current no biometric is required "however we might require it if things going back to normal". I am not sure whether I need biometric or not at all. I am applying thru OINP international student stream.
AOR is August 2019
PAL Feb 2020
No MR yet
No news from IRCC after Feb 2020.
To be frank, I am feeling really bad.