I have received the following response from UKVI today. doesn't say much I suppose. just a lollypop as usual!!!! I am fuming and seriously contemplating about a lodging a complaint.
Dear ,
Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.
We would like to apologise for the delay in responding to you. We
understand that you have been waiting and would like to know about the
current status of your visa application. I have received a response
regarding your escalated case and found that your application status
states:
"
Please advise them that their application is under process with Entry
Clearance Officer - Unfortunately, some applications are currently taking
longer than usual to conclude. The applicant will be contacted through
Gerry’s visa application centre once her case is concluded and your
documents are ready for collection."
Your patience in this regard is highly appreciated, until this matter is
resolved.
Your visa application centre or the entry clearance officer (ECO) will
contact you once your application is fully assessed and a decision has been
made or, if necessary, during the consideration of your application.
Please note: The visa applications are processed and decided by the British
High Commission. Neither our department, nor any of our staff, play any
part or influence the outcome of the visa application.
For any further details, or should you need to contact us again please
refer to our website at
https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/, select
appropriate country, click next and then select “E-Mail form” and
complete as instructed. We will aim to come back to you within 1 day.
Kind regards,
Shahid Butt
UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry service