Hi karolin, I don't think the CEAC status is updated. Mine still says Refused when I already received the email notification asking for my passport. My interview was 26 June in Melbourne.
I have been through this process before and was granted a visa. I also know someone who has been recommended a waiver at the embassy and the waiver was denied by DHS after 6 months of waiting. You never really know what the outcome may be. Goodluck!