hi guys
I had contacted my local Mp and found him a really nice person. His office sent an escalation email to HO and below is the answer his office received.
Sharing so people can see how HO deals case to case. So as stated it can take longer once it comes to manual checks
i received my coa in mid dec.
HO reply
Thank you for your email correspondence of 9 March 2020 on behalf of Mr Alijee786 of Address abc, about his European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) application.
On November 2019, Mr alijee submitted a EUSS application. This remains under consideration.
Our current timeframe of five days to one month to process an EUSS application which is presently published on our website at:
www.gov.ukhttp://www.gov.uk, is an expected processing time. This is an indication of how long it may take to receive a decision on an application to the EUSS, and is not a service standard.
An application is likely to take longer to process if:
* A caseworker needs to request more information from the applicant
* An applicant is applying as a minor and their application is not linked to an adult
* They submit a paper application
* They have a relevant criminal record
* The applicant is a non-European Economic Area or non-Swiss citizen and is applying based on a relationship they have not relied on in a previous application to the Home Office.
Mr alijee has applied on the basis of a relationship that has not previously been accepted by the Home Office, and as per the above guidance, applications that are raised in such a manner will take longer to consider.
Whilst we endeavour to progress all applications in a timely manner, processing times will vary on a case-by-case basis. We have to make a number of enquiries before we can reach a decision on whether or not to grant settled status to an individual under the terms of the EUSS. The extent and length of time taken to complete these enquiries varies according to the circumstances of each particular application.
So far, our enquiries have not been completed in regards to Mr Alijee application and we are most sorry for the delay. Please be assured that as soon as we are in a position to conclude this application, he will be notified of our decision via email.