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hi everyone

I applied for citizenship 3.12.2023...

I received email to say they need more time (more than 6 months)for enquiries etc..

how long is the maximum?? can they take a year?

is canceling this application and re applying hopefully file would reach a different case worker and get a decision...

i don't buy the enquiry excuse as some are getting a decision in 2 - 3 months ...

please advise...

really fed up..

You can email your MP, request a SAR and open a complaint with UKVI to chase your late application. Cancelling your existing one won't change anything. They have standard processing times of 6 months but in fact they can take as long as a few years in some cases. Follow instructions in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=42&t=343483

shall I wait until 6 months are over and start with the above steps?

it is now 5.5 months...

thank you

Yes you need to wait until the 6 months mark.