hi , iv no clue how this site works , anyway iv been waiting just over 3 months for my filipina wife,s visa now , im getting a bit mifft, i hoped to have her here by now or at least by christmas but im sosing hope ,
Have you tried Phoning/emailing the Embassy?
You can also track the application online, up to a certain point...
I would not be surprised if they still doing "local checks"...
Good luck, and hope your mrs will get here before Christmas for you.