If you haven’t already, check out this thread. Will you apply Portugal Golden Visa knowing what you know today?
IMO, the delay is because the GV has become a political football and no part of government wants to touch us or prioritize us. They’re very happy to take our taxes and fee, but the promises are empty. It’s a fraud. I would definitely not do it again, unless you’re very wealthy and can afford to lose everything AND have no visas to show for it.