I was able to speak with the call centre agent today. Initially she was not ready to look up my file saying that such delays are normal and the given processing times are only an indication. When I pressed a little harder she agreed to look up my file. She said the file is complete and a decision would be coming shortly. She said she couldn't tell me the exact date but some time in September.
So hopefully they will begin in September and when things begin to move, they will move for all of us. We are getting there guys ;D