For those wondering about mid December 2021 GV applications, hopefully this will reassure that things are still moving .
I applied for my GV (as the main applicant )on 14th December 2021.
Paid for application on 15th December 2021.
Heard from my lawyer two days ago that my application has finally been accepted!
So that took 13 months and one week!
Now starting what I expect to be a long wait (based on threads on this forum) for a biometrics appointment.
Also, still waiting for spouse’s approval (under family reunification). Don’t know what to expect with that. There was a considerable delay in submission of application (long story​:roll_eyes:). So don’t know if that means there will be a similar delay in approval, or if, because it is a reunification application, it will somehow get attached to my application and happen sooner 
. If anyone has experienced this and has any comments, it would be great to hear opinions!