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Thanks for your reply,contorted_svy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 09, 2026 4:27 pmYou don't need to do anything. It is an advisory email to let you know they are carrying out further checks.
Once the six months elapse, you can follow up on your application.


When did you apply?Adr6678 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 09, 2026 3:16 pmHi all,
I would appreciate your help with an email I received.
I received an email from dept56@homeoffice.gov.uk stating that my application will take longer than six months due to the checks they are carrying out.
Has anyone else received a similar email from dept56?
What can I do now? What even is dept56 ?
Thanks in advance for your help.
It will be 6 months in 10 dayszakithegreat wrote: ↑Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:44 pmAdr6678 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 09, 2026 3:16 pmHi all,
I would appreciate your help with an email I received.
I received an email from dept56@homeoffice.gov.uk stating that my application will take longer than six months due to the checks they are carrying out.
Has anyone else received a similar email from dept56?
What can I do now? What even is dept56 ?
Thanks in advance for your help.
When did you apply?