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Originally Posted by joshharnett  In my opinion
1. My wife and I have an EEA2 application currently under consideration by your department. It has been in processing for 4 months.
should have been:
My wife and I have an EEA2 application currently under consideration by your department for last 4 months.
2. Could you please advise me on this matter?
should have been:
Your kind advise in this regard would be greatly appreciated.
Any comments from Anglika and Lorena are welcome.
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#1 "have had" "for the last four months"
#2 "advice".
The danger in this kind of letter is that you may appear aggressive - and that is to be avoided in dealing with modern bureaucrats. And in #2, this in modern Britain is too servile.