Not sure if they are processing any visa that are not in the priority list. I have applied in Feb 2020 Received a request of Information in August and since then the status says Initial Assessment. When contacted the immigration they just answered that they are prioritising the professions on the priority list.
My timeline as per below,
Visa 186DE
Role : Architect
NSW onshore, one applicant
Nationality: Italian
Visa and nomination submitted 25 Feb 2020
S56 Request of info 6th of August 2020
Processing office : VIC PESE
Status : Initial Assessment