Just got a response for an urgent processing request submitted to 2 months ago. " We have forwarded them to the responsible office for their consideration."
I called CIC today after 100 attempts lol. They said it is a good sign, it kinda passed through the first screening process, the file is now with the responsible officer. They say usually, it takes 1-4 weeks to have a decision made. The officer will reach out to me directly if not I can always call for another update. I found out that my officer is in Niagara Falls visa office.