I am in the same situation mine was submitted on 14th December 2020. Till today 30th April am still waiting. Is almost 5 months now I was told that it will be approve there's delayed in home office issuing COS now. Honestly the waiting is frustrating

My employer sent me mail on 14th December 2022, that my COS has been submitted till today 21st of April haven't receive my COS almost 5 months now please with those who got the experience is it normal? Because my employer keep telling me that it will be approve.