You can follow what applications are being processed by visiting the Directorate's information page on application status and waiting time.

Applications received by the Directorate in the month specified on the web page are being processed. Not all applications are decided on in the month they are taken for processing.

Applications received later than in the month specified await processing.

If your application is older than those being processed according to the information page, you can contact the Directorate and ask for information.