Hi,
I applied on the 13th of March and I have gotten their response, and the application has gone has far as doing my medicals. I am just waiting for the next step from the embassy since I passed my medicals.
Also, they are only attending to visa applications of immediate family members of citizens , permanent residents and some other people on exemption. You can check their website if you fall into the category of those with exemptions. If you do, then you will have to send them a mail and your application will be attended to. My husband is a permanent residence so my application is been processed at the moment.