We mailed our application to the consulate last week and haven't heard anything so far. According to the consulate's website, it can take up to 3 months. Hopefully it won't actually take that long because living without our passports for 3 months will be a huge hassle.
Also, since the consulate in Toronto only accepts applications by mail, does that mean there is no way to track the application status? Normally you need a reference number on the receipt, which we do not have.
Appreciate it if anyone can share their experience getting the NLV in Toronto!